REMEMBER ME™ – copper-orange tea-hybrid rose – Cocker
With its warm copper blooms and mild, fruity-spicy fragrance, REMEMBER ME™ brings a soft glow to small Irish cottage borders and neat Dublin front gardens. This upright hybrid tea rose offers reliable flowering through our short summers, even when days are grey and damp. Own-root planting means steady longevity, the ability to regenerate if stems are damaged, and a calm, low-fuss gardening routine. In heavy soils you only need to ensure good drainage and a blanket of organic mulch, helping the plant cope with wind, rain and persistent humidity. Give it sun, space and a little seasonal deadheading and you are rewarded with elegant, high‑centred blooms that cut beautifully for the vase. Think of the development from settling roots, to building strong shoots, to full three‑year garden presence as a gentle, unfolding promise of colour.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style flower bed by the front door |
The warm copper-orange blooms stand out against stone walls and gravel, giving a welcoming, traditional feel without demanding expert care. Medium maintenance with simple deadheading suits time-pressed cottage owners and fragrance-seeking beginners. |
| Statement specimen in a small family lawn |
The upright, bushy habit and large, high‑centred flowers make a single plant an impressive focal point, while own-root vigour supports a long-lived presence. Ideal for homeowners wanting a clear feature with limited gardening experience. |
| Cutting patch or mixed cutting bed |
Large, pointed buds and long-stemmed, double flowers are classic hybrid tea material for vases, bringing their mild spicy-fruity scent indoors across the season. Suited to home florists and practical gardeners who enjoy regular bouquets. |
| Sunny terrace border in urban gardens |
Moderate disease resistance and tolerant growth perform reliably with routine care along warm, paved areas, provided watering is consistent in dry spells. Perfect for busy city households who want colour without complex plant knowledge. |
| Low hedge or repeated accent along a path |
Recommended spacings allow even, rhythmic planting, where the glossy dark foliage knits together and copper blooms punctuate the line through summer. Good for families seeking a tidy, structured look that still feels gently romantic. |
| Large container on a sheltered patio (40–60 litre) |
A generous pot with quality compost and careful drainage lets REMEMBER ME™ thrive close to seating areas, while own-root growth offers stability and easier long-term renewal. Best for balcony and patio gardeners wanting long-lasting colour. |
| Mixed border with shrubs and perennials |
The rose’s copper tones weave beautifully with greens and creams, and its medium height fits between evergreen structure and softer herbaceous plants, supporting balanced year-round interest for design-minded home gardeners. |
| Exposed but sunny family garden bed |
Once established with good mulching and drainage, own-root resilience helps it cope with blustery, rain-laden conditions typical of Atlantic gardens, while repeat flowers brighten repeatedly. Appropriate for households facing wet, windy sites and valuing garden reliability. |
Styling ideas
- Copper Glow Welcome – Plant REMEMBER ME™ by your front path with low baby’s breath for a soft, lacy skirt of white under the rich copper blooms – ideal for cottage-style homeowners who like gentle romantic formality.
- Terraced Harmony – In a large patio pot, pair with trailing ivy and dusky heuchera to echo the bronze tones of the flowers – suited to urban gardeners wanting impact in a compact, paved space.
- Warm Hedge Rhythm – Create a low, repeating hedge and back it with cherry laurel for glossy green contrast and a neat frame around family lawns – perfect for families who favour structure but still want seasonal colour.
- Cutting Corner – Group several plants with airy, low gypsophila so each stem you cut already has its own white cloud filler – great for home florists who enjoy arranging their own bouquets.
- Soft Sunset Border – Weave REMEMBER ME™ into a mixed border with lavender cotton and other silver-foliage perennials to set off the warm flowers against cool tones – ideal for design-aware gardeners seeking subtle evening glow.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as COCdestin; marketed as REMEMBER ME™ – Hybrid tea rose – COCdestin, exhibition hybrid tea, group Rós taehibride; ARS exhibition name REMEMBER ME. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Scotland by Anne Gowan Cocker, James Cocker & Sons Ltd; cross of ‘Alexander’ × ‘Silver Jubilee’; bred and introduced in 1984, representing classic Cocker hybrid tea lines. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plant 95–125 cm high and 75–105 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; moderate self-cleaning so faded blooms usually need manual removal. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high‑centred hybrid tea blooms 7–10 cm, 26–39 petals, mostly borne singly on stems; pointed, exhibition‑type buds; remontant with a generous second flush under suitable care. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Copper‑orange overall with subtle brownish hue; buds dark copper-brown, opening to bronze‑orange then paler creamy centres; ARS code OB, RHS 173A outer, 34B inner; colour lightens somewhat in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is mild yet pleasant, with a restrained fruity-spicy character noticeable at close range in calm weather; primarily valued for colour and form rather than intense scent in larger plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse due to double flowers; where formed, hips are ellipsoid, 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red in colour and few in number, so they add only occasional late-season interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation and routine preventive care in humid seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 55–100 cm apart depending on use; moderate feeding and regular watering in dry spells recommended; suitable for beds, specimens and cut flowers. |
REMEMBER ME™ offers elegant copper-orange blooms, reliable flowering and long-term own-root durability, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking lasting colour with manageable care.
