MYTHOS – cream-coloured hybrid tea rose - Evers
If you dream of a gentle, cottage-style rose that still feels quietly luxurious, Mythos brings creamy, high-centred blooms in a calm, modern palette that flatters any Irish front garden. Its elegant, pointed buds open in a succession of flowering waves, so from early summer onwards you enjoy repeated flushes that make short summers feel generously long. The long, straight stems are perfect for cutting and weekend vases, while the mild, creamy fragrance suits doorways and small patios without overwhelming the space. In coastal or damp-weather gardens, it keeps its poise with blooms that show good colour retention even after rain and soft light, a reassuring trait where showers and breezes are part of everyday life. As an own-root rose it is bred for longevity, quietly building a strong framework below ground before pushing more flowering shoots above – year one roots, year two shape, year three full garden presence. Compact yet upright, it is easy to place as a specimen or in a narrow bed, giving a composed, almost formal note within relaxed cottage planting. With dense, mid-green foliage as a backdrop and small red hips for late-season interest, Mythos offers refined beauty without demanding a large garden.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Feature rose by the front door |
The upright habit and medium height make Mythos ideal beside a path or entrance, where its neat outline will not block windows or overhang walkways. Repeated flushes of cream blooms lend a welcoming, quietly elegant feel for busy homeowners. |
| Cutting patch in a sunny border |
Long, straight stems and high-centred, exhibition-style flowers are perfect for cutting, giving you florist-style blooms at home. Plant 40–65 cm apart in a sheltered, sunny strip for an ongoing supply of vases for hobby flower arrangers. |
| Small cottage-garden bed with perennials |
Dense foliage and compact spread allow Mythos to slip into a mixed border with lady’s mantle or threadleaf coreopsis, creating a soft, “girly” cottage effect in limited space for Irish terraced-house gardeners. |
| Formal row or low hedge |
Regular spacing at 35–40 cm forms a low, refined line of creamy blooms along drives or paths, giving structure without feeling heavy. Careful deadheading keeps the outline clean for order-loving garden planners. |
| Own-root long-term specimen in lawn |
Planted singly at about 65 cm clear space all round, an own-root Mythos will mature steadily into a stable, long-lived plant, capable of regenerating from the base and holding its look over many seasons for long-view gardeners. |
| Large patio container near seating |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage and rich compost, Mythos offers close-up enjoyment of its mild, creamy perfume and elegant buds, with watering and spraying easily managed at arm’s reach for urban balcony owners. |
| Sheltered garden corner with good air flow |
Given its moderate disease resistance, Mythos suits a bright, airy position where foliage can dry quickly after rain and regular care fits comfortably into routine tasks for attentive beginners. |
| Mixed rose bed with considered plant protection |
In a dedicated rose bed, spacing and routine spraying can be planned together, while companion perennials help disguise periods of pruning and deadheading in a climate of frequent rain and soft winds for practical rose lovers. |
Styling ideas
- Cream‑and‑chartreuse drift – Underplant Mythos with Alchemilla mollis so lime froth cushions the upright, cream blooms – ideal for colour-conscious cottage-garden fans.
- Elegant cutting strip – Line a sunny fence with Mythos at regular intervals for uniform stems and exhibition-style blooms – ideal for home florists who cut weekly.
- Front‑door froth – Pair one or two Mythos with soft grasses and white violas in a bed or large pot – ideal for busy urban households wanting instant polish.
- Cool coastal calm – Combine Mythos with blue Caryopteris and silver foliage to echo sea light while framing the refined cream flowers – ideal for wind‑touched Atlantic gardens.
- Romantic moonlight corner – Group Mythos with other pale roses and soft perennials where white and cream tones glow at dusk – ideal for evening terrace sitters.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as Mythos; trade name Mythos Hybrid tea rose Mythos. Group: Rós taehibride. Exhibition category: cut flower, exhibition tea hybrid. Name alludes to legends and heroic tales. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau, Germany. Parentage unknown. Introduced and registered in 2004, with breeding completed in Germany the same year, then distributed internationally as a premium garden and exhibition rose. |
| Awards and recognition |
Monza Rose Trials 2005, awarded the Rose Society’s Choice, underlining its refined flower quality and suitability for cutting and exhibition classes where form, stem and colour are judged strictly. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage. Typical height 85–120 cm, spread 50–70 cm. Moderately thorny stems; weak self-cleaning, so spent blooms benefit from regular deadheading to maintain appearance. |
| Flower morphology |
High-centred, pointed buds of classic cut-rose type, opening to large 7–10 cm, double blooms with 26–39 petals. Flowers borne mainly singly on stems, with strong remontancy and a particularly abundant second flush in summer. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream to off-white petals with subtle greenish reflex at edges. Buds open pale creamy white, fading to matte white with a delicate silvery sheen. Colour holds well in sun and rain, maintaining a cool, elegant look through successive flushes. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, creamy, musky fragrance, noticeable close-up but never overpowering. Best appreciated near paths or seating. Double flowers limit pollen access, so the variety is primarily ornamental rather than a significant pollinator resource. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small, spherical red hips, approximately 12–16 mm in diameter, adding a discreet decorative note later in the season if some flowers are left un-deadheaded after the main display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Moderate tolerance of heat and drought with irrigation in dry spells. Disease resistance only moderate; prone to rust, with some susceptibility to powdery mildew and black spot. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging on heavy clay with raised beds or grit. Regular feeding, deadheading and preventive spraying are advised. Spacing 35–65 cm, density around 5.7–6.5 plants per m². |
MYTHOS offers refined cream blooms on long cutting stems, compact upright growth and own-root resilience for long-term enjoyment; a thoughtful choice if you value classic flowers and can commit to regular care.
