REMEMBER ME™ – copper-orange hybrid tea rose – COCdestin
Choose REMEMBER ME™ if you want a quietly dramatic focal rose that is easy to live with in a small London front garden or patio. Its high‑centred, copper‑orange blooms offer a refined, sculptural presence from early summer right into autumn, while the dense, glossy foliage stays attractively dark green. This own‑root hybrid tea is bred for a long life, settling steadily into UK conditions where cool summers, occasional heat and wet spells can bring humidity and fungal pressure. You get a balanced, medium‑maintenance routine: simple feeding, watering and deadheading rather than complicated regimes, and in return a reliable flush of flowers for cutting. Over time the own‑root system builds a long‑lived, regenerative framework, supporting bushy, upright growth and maintaining the rose’s ornamental character for years. Think in terms of Year 1 roots, Year 2 shoots, Year 3 full garden impact as it matures gracefully in your sustainable, rainwater‑aware planting scheme. A gentle, mildly spicy fragrance completes the sense of calm balance around your door.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front-garden focal point by the entrance |
The high‑centred copper‑orange blooms and dense, glossy foliage give a clear, vertical accent that reads beautifully from the street, ideal where you have space for just one statement shrub in a small London terrace front garden, especially for the busy homeowner |
| Feature rose in a mixed flower bed |
Planted at 65–100 cm spacing among perennials and small shrubs, its upright, medium‑tall bush carries blooms at eye level, bringing long‑season structure and colour without overshadowing companions, well suited to relaxed beds for the casual hobby-gardener |
| Cut-flower row in a family back garden |
The exhibition-type, long‑stemmed flowers with pointed buds are made for vases; grow a short row in a sunny strip where regular deadheading and cutting actually increases performance, an enjoyable routine for the flower‑loving beginner |
| Rainwater-conscious urban border |
With moderate water needs and strong own‑root establishment in free‑draining soil, it suits front gardens where downpipes feed into planted strips rather than paving, pairing well with mulch and groundcovers for the sustainability‑minded city-dweller |
| Large container on balcony or paved terrace |
In a 40–50 litre peat‑free container with good drainage, its upright form and moderate spread stay proportionate, giving you a ‘small garden in a pot’ effect and repeat flowering close to windows, perfect for the space‑limited balcony-owner |
| Clay or chalky suburban plot |
Once established on its own roots, it forms a resilient framework that copes with typical UK clays or lighter chalk soils, provided you improve drainage, making it a sound, long‑term choice for the practical family-gardener |
| Low-maintenance statement with seasonal deadheading |
Although spent blooms need removing, the overall care is straightforward: sunny position, regular watering in dry spells and basic feeding, rewarding you with reliable flowers rather than demanding expert skills, ideal for the time-poor commuter |
| Wind-exposed or coastal-adjacent garden corner |
The bushy, upright habit and medium height make it relatively stable in breezier sites where heavy rain and strong winds test roses, as long as soil drains reasonably well in such conditions, providing reassurance for the weather-aware gardener |
Styling ideas
- Copper-Glow Welcome – Place REMEMBER ME™ by a front gate, underplant with low Gypsophila and mulch with gravel for a soft, luminous entrance – ideal for design-conscious homeowners
- Terrace-Pot Elegance – Grow it in a 50 litre clay pot with Nepeta and trailing thyme, letting the blooms rise above a cool, scented base – perfect for balcony and patio dwellers
- Sunset Border – Combine its copper-orange flowers with purple sage and lavender for a warm, evening-toned strip that stays tidy yet romantic – suited to busy urban gardeners
- Memory-Cut Garden – Create a narrow cutting bed with staggered plants, edging with Santolina for texture, so you can harvest stems without spoiling the main display – appealing to sentimental flower arrangers
- Formal-Modern Mix – Set a trio against dark evergreen structure like compact cherry laurel, balancing glossy greens and sculptural blooms – a good fit for structured family gardens
Technical cultivar profile
| Attribute |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, exhibition hybrid tea; registered as COCdestin, marketed as REMEMBER ME™ hybrid tea rose, ARS exhibition name ‘Remember Me’; name meaning “remember me”. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Anne Gowan Cocker, James Cocker & Sons Ltd, Scotland; cross of ‘Alexander’ × ‘Silver Jubilee’; bred and introduced 1984, representing classic Cocker hybrid tea breeding. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Medium-tall, upright bush 95–125 cm high, 75–105 cm wide; dense, dark green glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; most effective as a specimen or in small groups for structure. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high‑centred blooms with 26–39 petals; classic pointed-budded hybrid tea form, mostly solitary flowers on long stems; repeats with a generous second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Copper‑orange with warm brownish tones; buds dark copper‑brown; newly opened flowers bronze‑orange; colour lightens in strong sun but retains character; ARS OB, RHS 173A outer, 34B inner. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild but noticeable fragrance with a pleasantly spicy, fruity character; best appreciated at close quarters or on cut stems indoors rather than relied upon as a dominant garden scent. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse due to full double blooms; where formed, small ellipsoidal hips 10–14 mm across, orange-red, adding discreet seasonal interest in late season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation and basic care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil; mass planting 2.5–2.9 plants/m²; deadhead spent blooms; water regularly in dry periods; ideal as specimen, in beds or for cutting. |
REMEMBER ME™ offers long-stemmed copper-orange blooms, upright structure and dependable own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners who value lasting beauty with manageable care.
