KRONENBOURG – red-golden-yellow hybrid tea rose - McGredy
If You love a cheerful cottage feel without constant chores, KRONENBOURG is an easy-going hybrid tea that slips happily into Irish family gardens, coping well with moist conditions and changeable summers. Its tall, upright stems carry classic high-centred blooms, ideal both for borders and for cutting, while the rich red-and-gold flowers add instant drama to a small front garden. This own-root rose is bred for longevity, steadily rebuilding itself after harsh winters so You can enjoy reliable flowering year after year. Medium, fruity-tea fragrance and generous repeat blooming mean there is usually a rose to sniff on mild days, even when time is short. With basic mulching and decent drainage on heavier clay, You can look forward to the gentle rhythm of year 1 roots, year 2 shoots, year 3 full glory with very little effort.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden feature by the doorway |
The tall, upright habit and striking red-and-golden-yellow flowers create a welcoming focal point in a small Dublin terraced front garden without needing complicated pruning; a simple yearly tidy keeps it smart for busy urban homeowners who enjoy impact. |
| Cottage-style mixed border |
Planted among perennials, its remontant, double blooms provide repeated flushes of colour through the short Irish summer, weaving in and out of other flowers so there is nearly always something to admire for relaxed, nature-loving cottage gardeners who appreciate continuity. |
| Cutting bed for home arrangements |
The high-centred, pointed buds and long stems make this variety excellent for cutting, bringing its distinctive two-tone colouring and clear, fruity-tea scent indoors, perfect for those who like to pick their own bouquets and enjoy elegance. |
| Low-maintenance family border |
Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust means fewer sprays and less worry in humid, showery weather, allowing a safer, more relaxed garden environment for children and pets, appreciated by time-pressed families who value simplicity. |
| Resilient planting in exposed plots |
Its robust, upright framework and sound root system cope well where winds can be lively and rain frequent, provided the soil drains reasonably, making it a dependable choice for coastal-feeling, breezy sites preferred by practical gardeners seeking reliability. |
| Own-root, long-term garden investment |
Being on its own roots, the plant can regenerate from the base after hard winters or accidental damage, keeping the original variety true and attractive for many years, which suits thrifty, forward-thinking gardeners interested in durability. |
| Roses in large containers on patio or balcony |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good compost and steady watering, its upright habit and repeat flowering give a lot of colour in a small footprint, ideal for terraces or rented homes where permanence is limited but people still want seasonal pleasure. |
| Structured rose hedge or row |
Regular spacing creates a smart, semi-formal line of colour; simple deadheading along the row supports further flowering and provides an easy, rhythmic task in the garden, suiting beginners and hobby gardeners who appreciate gentle, manageable routine. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Glow – Team KRONENBOURG with soft pinks and blues plus airy grasses to echo a romantic Irish cottage border – ideal for nostalgic gardeners who enjoy relaxed abundance.
- Sunset Ribbon – Plant in a row with Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and Gaillardia for a hot, glowing colour band along a path – perfect for families who love bold, cheerful front gardens.
- Doorstep Welcome – Flank a front door with two large containers, underplanting with trailing ivy and white lobelia – suited to city homeowners wanting instant kerb appeal.
- Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny bed to KRONENBOURG and complementary repeat-flowering roses for a steady supply of scented stems – great for those who like arranging home-grown bouquets.
- Natural Drift – Mix among euphorbia and ornamental grasses for a low-impact, naturalistic look that still offers classic roses – for eco-minded gardeners favouring gentle structure over formality.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MACbo, trade name KRONENBOURG Hybrid tea rose MACbo, also exhibited as Flaming Peace; belongs to the Rós taehibride commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Sport of the famous ‘Peace’ hybrid tea, bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV at Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen, introduced after 1965 via NIRP International in France. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright habit, typically 100–140 cm tall with a 70–110 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness give a classic, well-furnished hybrid tea form. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high-centred exhibition-type blooms, 7–10 cm across, with 26–39 petals; mostly solitary on stems, remontant with a generous second flush when deadheaded. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Two-toned crimson-red and yellow flowers; buds show lemon-yellow with ruby tips, shifting to crimson with golden reverses, then fading towards mauve-pink and warm ochre-yellow in heat. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible scent combining fruity notes with a classic tea-rose character, noticeable both on the plant and in cut stems in typical garden conditions. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rosehip set is generally low due to double flowers; where formed, hips are small, egg-shaped, 10–14 mm, orange-red and decorative in autumn without creating heavy seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good overall disease resistance, rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b), with solid performance in cool, wet climates. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; space 55–100 cm depending on use, water during extended dry spells, and deadhead to encourage remontant flowering and neat appearance. |
KRONENBOURG Hybrid tea rose MACbo offers repeat flowering, strong colour and a medium, fruity-tea fragrance on a resilient own-root plant, making it a thoughtful long-term choice for your garden.
