HORTICOLOR™ – yellow-pink hybrid tea rose - Laperrière
Step outside for a few minutes and let HORTICOLOR™ wrap Your garden in softly glowing colour and gentle fragrance, even when summer seems brief and skies are uncertain, with flowers that take rainfall and Irish breezes in their stride. This bushy, erect hybrid tea brings a quietly cheerful romance to cottage borders and Dublin front steps, its large, high‑centred blooms lighting up beds without demanding constant attention. Own-root strength means steady longevity, reliable regrowth after harsh winters and a plant that matures gracefully, as roots deepen, shoots thicken and the overall display reaches full potential by the third year. With low‑effort maintenance, good disease resistance and a neat, moderately sized habit, HORTICOLOR™ is an easy‑going choice for relaxed families who want a pretty, scented rose rather than a weekend job.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style mixed flower bed |
The bushy, erect habit stays compact enough for a small Irish cottage border while still producing large, classic hybrid tea flowers from early summer into autumn. Low maintenance and good disease resistance suit relaxed, naturalistic planting with perennials and herbs, ideal for the beginner. |
| Dublin terraced-house front garden |
The striking yellow‑pink blooms give front steps or railings an elegant, welcoming look without needing constant spraying or complex pruning. Its moderate height works well behind a low wall or rail, adding soft colour and scent close to the door, perfect for the city-dweller. |
| Feature rose in a small lawn island |
Planted as a solitary specimen at about 90 cm spacing, HORTICOLOR™ becomes a cheerful focal point that flowers repeatedly through the season, giving interest from multiple angles. Own‑root vigour supports a long service life with stable shape, attractive for the homeowner. |
| Cut-flower corner near the patio |
High‑centred, long‑stemmed blooms are ideal for cutting, with a medium, pleasant fragrance and strong petal count that holds well in the vase. A simple, sunny spot with decent drainage will supply bouquets for the house over many summers, rewarding the flower-lover. |
| Low-maintenance family rose border |
Resistant to black spot, mildew and rust, this variety fits busy households that want colour but not constant spraying. Regular mulching and occasional feeding are usually enough to keep it healthy and floriferous, leaving more weekend time for the family-gardener. |
| Part-shaded side path or gable wall |
Its suitability for partial shade lets You brighten those in-between spaces where sun comes for only part of the day, such as a side path or gable in a terraced garden. Reliable flowering with modest care gives quiet charm for the time-poor. |
| Weather-tolerant rose bed in exposed gardens |
Well-suited to Irish conditions where frequent showers and soft winds are normal, HORTICOLOR™ keeps performing with minimal fuss if planted in free‑draining soil and mulched. Own‑root security and the natural Year 1–3 development arc suit the patient planner. |
| Large patio container (40–50 litres minimum) |
In a generous 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this moderately tall, bushy rose offers a long flowering season and accessible fragrance near seating. Easy, occasional care and long-term, own‑root reliability make it a sound choice for the balcony-owner. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Romantic – Combine with foxgloves and airy grasses for a relaxed, nostalgic border where the yellow‑pink blooms and soft scent shine – for lovers of traditional Irish cottage charm.
- Front-Door – Plant in a pair of large pots either side of a terraced-house entrance to frame the doorway with refined colour and fragrance – for city gardeners seeking easy elegance.
- Evening-Patio – Place one specimen in a big tub near seating, underplanted with low herbs, so You can enjoy repeat flowers and perfume on summer evenings – for busy professionals unwinding outdoors.
- Soft-Hedge – Space plants at about 50 cm to form a low, informal hedge that marks paths or drive edges while remaining easy to look after – for practical homeowners wanting structure and bloom.
- Cutting-Strip – Run a narrow bed along a sunny fence with HORTICOLOR™ and complementary perennials, providing a steady supply of long-stemmed, scented blooms – for those who like fresh roses indoors.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as LAPbal, marketed as Horticolor™ Hybrid tea rose LAPbal; American Rose Society exhibition name Horticolor; part of the Rós taehibride commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Louis Laperrière, Roseraie Laperrière, France; breeding and registration year 1989. Parentage is unknown. Introduced in 1989 and now supplied as a consumer own-root, container-grown garden rose. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, erect shrub reaching about 60–85 cm in height with a 65–95 cm spread. Moderately dense, matte, dark green foliage with moderate prickliness. Suited to beds, borders, hedging and feature planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, high-centred, pointed-bud hybrid tea blooms borne mainly solitary on stems. Large flowers, typically 7–10 cm, classic cut-flower form with over 40 petals and remontant, plentiful second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-yellow petals with soft pink edging; centre butter to lemon-yellow, ageing to straw-cream with a gentle rose-salmon rim. Colour retention moderate, with repeated flowering waves from summer into autumn. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Noticeable, medium-strength perfume with a pleasant, soft character that is easily appreciated at close quarters. Well-suited for patios, entrances and cutting where a refined but not overpowering scent is desired. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips form sparsely due to very double flowers. When present, usually small, spherical, orange-red hips about 10–14 mm in diameter, adding occasional late-season interest without heavy self-seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good overall disease resistance, rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3) when well-established in suitable garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, hedging and cut flowers. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with mulch to protect roots on heavy clay; plant at 50–90 cm spacing depending on use, in sun or light partial shade. |
HORTICOLOR™ offers large, fragrant yellow-pink blooms, low-effort disease-resistant growth and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice if You would like a graceful, enduring rose in Your garden.
