Intense, saturated golden-yellow tone, resistant to fading. - hybrid tea rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - aroma description not available
– Rich, saturated golden-yellow blooms all season.
– Elegant upright Hybrid Tea growth habit.
– Reliable remontant flowering with abundant repeats.
– Proven garden performer with multiple gold awards.
– Hardy to around –25 °C, suitable for cold climates.
– Special feature: Tokyo Gold Medal winner (1971) and Gold Star of the South Pacific (1973), a classic show rose for cutting.
Open to feedback – Balanced garden
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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SUNBLEST – yellow hybrid tea rose for luminous urban borders
With its glowing golden blooms and upright habit, SUNBLEST brings a sense of balance and quiet elegance to compact London-style front gardens, even where soil is heavy and drainage must cope with frequent rain and blustery coastal weather. This hybrid tea offers generous, repeat flowering from summer into autumn, its colour holding richly on the bush for dependable visual impact rather than fleeting display. Grown on its own roots in a practical 2‑litre container, it settles steadily, supporting a long lifespan with good capacity to regenerate if winter or pruning are less than perfect. Medium maintenance needs suit hobby gardeners who want a standout specimen without specialist skills, while its neat, upright habit makes it easy to combine with fine grasses, lavender or box edging in a rainwater-conscious, sustainable front garden.
Sunblest in freshly opened, bright lemon-yellow bloom.
Sunblest shows moderately thorny stems.
Glossy mid-green foliage of Sunblest hybrid tea rose.
Sunblest hybrid tea rose offered in a 2-litre pot.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden specimen for London terraces
The upright, tidy structure and large, golden hybrid tea blooms create an immediate focal point in a narrow front garden, giving formality without fuss, well suited to time-pressed town-house owners and beginners
Mixed border in family gardens
Medium height and moderately dense, glossy foliage allow SUNBLEST to sit comfortably among perennials and ornamental grasses, adding structured colour while remaining manageable for busy homeowners
Cutting patch or cutting row
Long-stemmed, solitary flowers with durable, non-fading yellow tones are excellent for vases, so a small row in a sunny corner can supply reliable cut blooms for those who enjoy arranging flowers at home
Formal edging or low hedge
Recommended planting distances support even, repeating structure along paths or driveways, giving a composed, classical look that matures into an orderly line of colour for design-conscious garden owners
Rain-aware urban planting with improved drainage
Performs well in typical clay-based urban soils when combined with organic matter and grit, supporting gardens that need to handle heavier rain without waterlogging, reassuring sustainability-minded city gardeners
Own-root long-term feature plant
As an own-root rose it can recover more easily from weather damage and harder pruning, building a resilient framework that will continue to flower for many seasons, appealing to those planning a long-term garden
Sunny lawn island bed
The upright habit and bright colouring stand out when planted as a small group within turf, providing a defined accent that remains readable from windows and patios, ideal for families wanting simple visual interest
Large container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre peat-free container with regular watering, SUNBLEST becomes an easy-care feature close to seating areas, offering flowers at eye level for busy urban dwellers who prefer gardening in pots rather than borders
Styling ideas
Golden-axis – Plant SUNBLEST as a central accent between two low box spheres, underplanted with thyme to soften edges – for front-garden owners seeking classical structure with low daily effort.
Terrace-trio – Combine one SUNBLEST with Nepeta and dwarf Stipa in a wide container for movement and contrast – for balcony gardeners wanting a tidy, fragrant, bee-friendly surround.
Sunlit-ribbon – Line a short path with evenly spaced plants, backed by Coreopsis for a yellow-on-yellow display – for households that appreciate formal repetition without complex maintenance.
Gravel-frame – Set SUNBLEST in a free-draining gravel strip with lavender and sage to aid rainwater soakaway – for urban gardeners managing clay soil and heavy downpours.
Family-focus – Use a single bush in a small lawn island with low grasses for year-round presence – for families wanting a clear focal point that is easy to mow and live with.
Technical cultivar profile
Trait
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea group; registered as ‘Sunblest’ with the same trade name. Exhibition-quality cut-flower hybrid tea rose, recognised by the American Rose Society for show use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. of Rosen Tantau, Germany, from an unlabelled seedling crossed with ‘King’s Ransom’; first introduced and registered in 1970 by Rosen Tantau.
Awards and recognition
Tokyo Gold Medal at the Japan Rose Concours in 1971, followed by Gold Star of the South Pacific and National Rose Trial Ground Winner in New Zealand trials in 1973.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright habit, around 85–115 cm tall and 55–75 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning is weak, so deadheading is recommended.
Flower morphology
Large, double, solitary blooms with 26–39 petals on strong stems, classic hybrid tea form and good repeat flowering, with the second flush also notably abundant through the season.
Colour data and phenology
Intense golden-yellow colour, ARS code DY, RHS 14A–14B, showing bright lemon buds and deep yellow centres; colour holds particularly well with only slight fading as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very faint and barely noticeable; selected principally for flower form, colour strength and cutting quality rather than for pronounced scent or aromatic garden presence.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding a discreet late-season accent without significantly affecting the plant’s repeat flowering habit.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b) with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from basic hygiene and monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers full sun and well-prepared soil; plant 40–70 cm apart depending on use, with 4.8–5.6 plants/m² for massing, and maintain regular watering plus occasional pest and disease checks.
SUNBLEST offers luminous, long-lasting yellow blooms, a tidy upright habit and dependable cutting value on a practical own-root plant, making it a considered choice for those shaping a long-lived, easy-care garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SUNBLEST – yellow tea-hybrid rose - Tantau
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Tokyo Gold Medal – Japan Rose Concours (1971); Gold Star of the South Pacific – New Zealand Rose Trial Ground (1973); National Rose Trial Ground Winner – New Zealand Rose Trial Ground (1973)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility mean it attracts few pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double-flowered blooms and less accessible stamens make it of limited appeal to pollinators; it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
