REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO – yellow-pink tea-hybrid rose - Adam
Bring a touch of Irish-cottage charm to your garden with REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO, a classic hybrid tea rose whose very strong, citrus-fruity fragrance drifts beautifully through small Dublin front gardens and country plots alike. Its high-centred, exhibition-style blooms open in glowing golden-yellow, edged with carmine-red that softens to pink-cream as the flowers mature, giving a constantly changing display on each stem. Grown on its own roots in our 2‑litre container, this rose is bred for dependable longevity, regrowing strongly from the base after hard pruning and helping you cope more easily with typical Irish rainfall, where good drainage and mulching keep the plant healthy. Over time it forms an upright, dark green structure of glossy foliage, ideal as a lightly formal accent beside a front path. Expect a gentle build-up – first the root system, then stronger shoots, then full ornamental impact by about the third year – rewarding your patience with an elegant, long-lived garden companion.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Feature rose beside a cottage-style front door |
The upright habit and large, exhibition-type flowers make a single plant a graceful focal point by a doorway or gate, where its powerful citrus-fruity scent can be enjoyed at close range by passers-by and visitors, suiting fragrance-loving homeowners. |
| Cutting patch for home bouquets |
With its long, straight stems and XL, high-centred flowers, this variety is ideal for vases and indoor arrangements, allowing you to bring the changing golden-yellow and pink-cream tones indoors throughout the season, appealing to creative gardeners. |
| Romantic accent in a small family garden border |
The compact footprint and 85–115 cm height fit neatly into typical Irish family borders, providing layers of warm colour without overwhelming nearby perennials, a good choice for busy but style-conscious families. |
| Own-root long-term planting in established beds |
Being grown on its own roots gives this rose a naturally long lifespan and better recovery after hard pruning or winter damage, making it a dependable structural plant for long-term beds, reassuring long-view buyers. |
| Container rose for terraces and balconies |
Planted in a generously sized 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, this upright, strongly scented rose creates a movable focal point for small urban spaces, well suited to balcony and patio-loving residents. |
| Softly formal front-garden scheme |
Regular spacing in a row or short hedge highlights the uniform height and glossy foliage, giving a gently formal framework that still feels romantic and cottage-like, attractive for neat-but-natural front-garden planners. |
| Pollinator-friendly mixed cottage border |
Although double-flowered, it still attracts pollinators moderately, especially when combined with daisy-like companions, helping support garden wildlife while keeping a classic rose look, pleasing nature-oriented beginners. |
| Rain-resilient planting with improved drainage |
In areas where frequent rain and heavy clay are common, planting this rose slightly raised with added grit and organic matter helps roots stay healthy and flowering reliable despite prolonged wet spells, suiting practical Irish gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Path Welcome – Place one on each side of a short path, underplanting with Erigeron karvinskianus for a soft, daisy-edged look – ideal for romantic front-garden owners.
- Tea-Rose Cutting Corner – Group three plants in a sunny corner for a steady supply of scented stems, edging with low Ajuga reptans to frame the planting – perfect for home florists.
- Balcony Focus – Grow a single plant in a 50 litre pot with trailing Mexican daisy and ivy spilling over the rim – suited to city-dwelling terrace gardeners.
- Gentle Formality – Line a short front path with evenly spaced plants, filling gaps with Aubrieta gracilis to soften the edges – great for those who like order with a natural feel.
- Wildlife Glow – Combine with pollinator-friendly perennials in yellows and soft pinks, using its warm bi-colour blooms as a glowing centrepiece – appealing to nature-focused families.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as ADAelseize, traded as REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO within the NIRPARFUM collection; exhibition-type tea hybrid suitable for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Michel Adam for NIRP International in France, from unknown parentage; bred in 2006 and commercially introduced in 2008 as a premium hybrid tea garden and cut-flower cultivar. |
| Awards and recognition |
Environmental Award and Silver medal at Orléans 2006, first class certificate at Den Haag 2007, plus multiple Euroflora Genova 2011 awards, including a high fragrance and hybrid tea category distinction. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strongly upright bush reaching around 85–115 cm in height with a 45–65 cm spread, moderately thorny stems and dense, dark green glossy foliage forming a compact, vertical presence in beds and borders. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, over 10 cm, double high-centred blooms of classic exhibition form on mostly solitary stems, with 26–39 petals and a remontant habit that produces a substantial second flush after the main flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm golden-yellow base with a narrow carmine-red edge; colour softens to pale yellow and pink-cream as blooms age, with ARS YB and RHS 14B outer and 53C inner colour codes indicating its yellow-pink bicolour effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with a citrus and fruity character, designed as a scented hybrid tea for enjoyment in both the garden and as cut flowers, especially effective near paths and seating areas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Sparse hip set, producing occasional small, spherical red hips approximately 8–12 mm in diameter, adding discreet late-season interest without significantly affecting flowering performance or overall garden display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about –23 to –21 °C (USDA 6a, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); however, foliage is very susceptible to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust resistance, so consistent protective care is recommended. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny, well-drained sites with fertile soil and regular feeding; allow spacing of 40–65 cm depending on use, and provide timely fungicidal protection alongside mulching and pruning to maintain health and flowering. |
REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO rewards you with richly scented exhibition blooms, a compact upright habit and dependable own-root regrowth, making it a thoughtful choice for long-lived, characterful planting in Irish family gardens.
