The best varieties of tantau

Today in the world among the huge

variety of roses

beauties created in Germany by the famous pink dynasty Tantau are especially and well-deserved.

the best varieties of tantau

They are not officially singled out as a separate garden group, on the contrary: among the Tantau roses there are representatives of hybrid tea, climbing, miniature, ground cover, floribunda roses.

the best varieties of tantau

Despite such diversity, these roses have common features.

Features of Tantau roses

  • they have one "cradle", one "paternal home" - the German nursery Rosen Tantau, where all varieties are created;
  • very beautiful flowers;
  • luxurious aroma;
  • flowering abundant and long;
  • resistance to fungal diseases, sunburn and rain;
  • relative winter hardiness: they need shelter for the winter in central Russia.

A bit of history

The pink empire of Tantau owes its origin to Matthias the Elder, who in 1906, northwest of Hamburg, founded the first rose nursery. Thirteen years later (in 1919), the first roses of Mathias Tantau, which had large flowers with abundant and long flowering, were presented to the world at traditional International exhibitions. Tantau gained worldwide recognition in 1947 with ‘Garnette’, co-developed with Jackson and Perkins. Since 1953, Matthias Jr. has been at the helm of the pink empire. Since 1985, the company has been managed by Hahn Jürgen Evers, now by Jens Krueger.

the best varieties of tantau

Today, as well as 110 years ago, Tantau roses are scattered all over the world.

the best varieties of tantau

So, we meet 15 of the best, most spectacular beauties of Tantau, including 12 hybrid tea, 2 Floribunda and 1 climbing rose.

Rose variety 'Aphrodite'

A very delicate variety from the so-called romantic or nostalgic beauties of the garden group of hybrid tea roses, captivating with its beauty and immediately “sinking into the soul”, was created in 2006.

the best varieties of tantau

The bushes are compact, up to 0.8 m high. The flowers are light pink, cup-shaped, with a squared center, up to 12 cm in diameter, with a scent in which spicy oriental notes are heard; bloom in early summer (on the South Coast of Crimea (SCC) - at the end of May) and again - at the end of August, September. Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting. Resistant to fungal diseases.

Rose variety 'Aquarell'

A chic hybrid tea variety of nostalgic or romantic roses created in 1999.

the best varieties of tantau

Bushes up to 0.9 cm high. Flowers are pink-peach-yellow in color, up to 12 cm in diameter, with a fruity aroma, single or collected in small clusters; bloom profusely during the summer. Suitable for romantic summer cottages, groups and cuttings. Very resistant to fungal diseases.

Rose variety 'Canary'

A very interesting hybrid tea variety created in 1976.

the best varieties of tantau

Despite the fact that he is 40 years old, he is still loved and widespread in Europe, but rare in its environment. It is a yellow rose with a "pink" color with large lush flowers 12-13 cm in diameter; when flowering becomes pink. The bushes are vigorous, 1.2-1.4 m high. Flowers are single or collected in 3-7 pieces; bloom during the summer, in the fall.

Rose variety 'Duftwolke'

The luxurious variety was created in 1967, but is still popular and in demand.

the best varieties of tantau

It is among the top 10 most fragrant hybrid tea roses in the world. Bushes are strong, durable, thorny, up to 1 m high.The leaves are dark green, leathery, glossy. The flowers are red (the color is labile, it can vary from brick-red to purple), goblet, with a high center, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, single or up to 10 pieces, with the scent of Damask rose, in which notes of lemon and oriental spices are felt; bloom profusely from early summer to late autumn (South Coast). Suitable for solitary (single) and group planting and cutting. Medium resistant to fungal diseases, sunburn, suffers from rain in cool summers in central Russia (flowers become stained, rot). Awarded with international awards.

Rose variety 'Erotica'

A luxurious hybrid tea with a divine aroma, created in 1968.

the best varieties of tantau

I have known him since August 1983. Then I came to live and work in Crimea, my beloved Nikitsky Botanical Garden, and this rose conquered me with its beauty and aroma. The bushes are compact, densely leafy, strong shoots, with thorns, up to 0.9 m high. The leaves are dark green, shiny. The flowers are dark red, goblet, with a high center, up to 11 cm in diameter, double, fragrant with a sensual classic aroma; bloom in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for single and group plantings, cutting. Young leaves are not resistant to powdery mildew; timely preventive treatments help the rose to cope with this problem.

Rose variety 'Fontaine'

A chic variety from the garden group of climbing (scrubs) roses created in 1969.

the best varieties of tantau

Vigorous bushes up to 2 m high. Leaves are dark green, glossy. The flowers are red, goblet, with a high center, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, fragrant, with a pleasant clove scent; there are single, but more often they are collected in inflorescences up to 10 pieces; bloom profusely during summer and autumn (single flowers can be seen on the South Coast in December).

the best varieties of tantau

Suitable for trellises, trellises. Resistant to fungal diseases.

Rose variety 'Frohsinn'

A beautiful hybrid tea variety created in 1982.

the best varieties of tantau

The bushes are compact, from 0.65 to 1.2 m high. The leaves are medium green, leathery. The flowers are cupped, light pink (as if frozen) with a peach-yellow tint, 10-12 cm in diameter, single or collected in small inflorescences, with a rich tart aroma, in which notes of bergamot are heard; bloom profusely in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting and standard culture. Resistant to fungal diseases.

Rose variety 'Janina'

A beautiful personalized hybrid tea variety created in 1974.

the best varieties of tantau

The bushes are slightly spreading, up to 0.8 m high. The leaves are dark green, glossy. Flowers are orange, up to 10 cm in diameter, double, single or collected in small inflorescences, fragrant; bloom profusely, early, starting in May (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting. Medium resistant to fungal diseases, can be affected by black spot.

Rose variety 'Mambo'

Timeless incendiary hybrid tea variety created in 1964.

the best varieties of tantau

Bushes are strong, with thorns, up to 1 m high. Leaves are medium green, leathery. The flowers are orange-pink, yellow at the base of the petals, cup-shaped, double, single or collected in inflorescences up to 13 pieces, fragrant; bloom profusely in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting, forcing in greenhouses. May be affected by black spot.

Rose variety 'Mildred Scheel', syn. ‘Deep Secret’

A chic sensual variety created in 1977; it combines all the positive qualities of the beauties of Tantau at once.

the best varieties of tantau

The bushes are vigorous, up to 1 m high. The leaves are dark green, glossy. The flowers are dark red, velvety, goblet-cupped, with a high center, densely double, up to 10 cm in diameter, with a tart, strong, heady aroma, in which shades of lilac are heard; bloom slowly, profusely and for a long time during the summer and autumn (SCC). Suitable for lawn groups, forcing, cutting and standard crops.

Rose variety 'Montana'

A chic variety from the Floribunda garden group, very popular in Germany, was created in 1974.

the best varieties of tantau

Bushes are straight, strong, up to 0.6 m high. Leaves are dark green, shiny.The flowers are bright red, with an orange tint, up to 10 cm in diameter, double, collected in small inflorescences, fragrant; bloom profusely during summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for groups, curbs. Resistant to fungal diseases and sunburn.

Rose variety 'Pariser Charme'

A very beautiful hybrid tea variety created in 1965 and dedicated to the eternal city of love - Paris, its extraordinary charm.

the best varieties of tantau

The bushes are medium-sized, up to 0.6 m high. The leaves are light green, shiny. The flowers are pink, goblet in the bud and half-release, then cupped, double, up to 10 cm in diameter, very fragrant; bloom in summer and autumn until November inclusive (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting and standard culture.

Rose variety 'Pussta', syn. ‘New Daily Mail’

A luxurious variety from the Floribunda garden group, created in 1972, is especially popular in Europe.

the best varieties of tantau

Bushes up to 0.5 m. Leaves are dark green, shiny. Flowers are dark red with golden stamens, cup-shaped, up to 9 cm in diameter, semi-double, collected in inflorescences of 12-25 pieces, with a delicate aroma; bloom profusely from late May to late November (South Coast). Resistant to fungal diseases, rain, sun. Suitable for flower beds, groups and standard culture.

Rose variety 'Sophia Loren'

This chic hybrid tea variety was created in 1967 and is dedicated to one of the most beautiful women of our era - Sophia Loren.

the best varieties of tantau

Bushes 1.2 m high with straight shoots covered with large sparse thorns. The leaves are dark green, leathery. The flowers are bright red, cup-shaped, with a high center and pointed petals, up to 12 cm in diameter, densely double, single, with a pleasant strong aroma; bloom in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for groups and cut-offs. Resistant to fungal diseases, rain, sun.

Rose variety 'Wimi'

A luxurious personalized variety from the garden group of hybrid tea roses was presented to the world in 1982.

the best varieties of tantau

Bushes are strong, durable, up to 1.2 m high. Leaves are dark green, shiny. The flowers are goblet, with a high center, two-colored - silvery-pink, up to 15 cm in diameter, double, with a delicate pleasant aroma; bloom in summer and autumn until November inclusive (South Coast). Suitable for groups and cut-offs. Resistant to fungal diseases, rain, sun. Titled in 2006 in Baden-Baden.

So our today's short acquaintance with the 15 best roses of Tantau has come to an end. And I am sure that these beauties will very soon appear on your plots, dear seven-lovers, and for many years they will delight with luxurious flowering and exquisite aroma, becoming your pride and happiness.

No wonder the rose is called the queen of flowers. She will decorate any celebration, will be a great addition to the gift. Most women love roses more than all other flowers. Gardeners with special trepidation grow these flowers on their plots, of which there are many varieties. Today we will tell you about German Tantau roses. We will describe their appearance, tell you about the varieties, planting and care rules.

The origin of Tantau roses

In 1882, on September 10, in the German city of Jtersen, a son was born to a family of farmers Tantau. Matthias, as the boy was named, having matured, got a job working for Peter Lambert, who kept the largest pink nursery in Germany in Trier. At the age of 23, Matthias started to create his own kennel Rosen Tantau. Work on the cultivation of beautiful plants was carried out and is still intensively carried out, today this nursery is the largest in the world in terms of industrial-scale cultivation of roses. Tantau seedlings are popular all over the world. There are many types in their assortment:

  • climbing;
  • bush;
  • tea rooms;
  • hybrid;
  • miniature roses.

About 50 hectares of land are allotted for the cultivation of flowers. Here roses grow both in the open field and in greenhouses, their number is in the millions!

Barkarole

the best varieties of tantau

This is a wonderful variety of Tantau rose. On a high and straight peduncle there is a velvety goblet bud. The hybrid tea rose has a delightful black and red color and is very popular with flower lovers.The buds, opening, turn into large, dense and double flowers, endowed with a pleasant, but not harsh aroma. This rose blooms all season, decorating the landscape with its appearance. Gardeners love this variety because it is ideal for cutting, it pleases the eye for a long time, even in a vase.

First lady

the best varieties of tantau

On an erect and rather powerful bush, large and tight flowers slowly bloom for a long time. Their shape is spherical, outwardly reminiscent of small heads of cabbage. Dense double roses have an interesting color: soft green below, above - light pink, and inside the flowers are of a bright shade, close to carnation. The bush branches and grows well, therefore, when planting, it must be allocated enough space.

Goldelse

the best varieties of tantau

The compact and neat bush of the Tantau rose is endowed with shiny dense foliage. The dense double flowers are collected in large clusters, have an amber-orange hue and a pleasant fruity aroma. Over time, the roses become a pleasant soft peach color, and the wavy petals give them a special charm. This floribunda group is one of the most beloved and recognizable. The bushes do not take up much space, they take root easily.

Mildred Scheel

the best varieties of tantau

These are, according to most, the best roses of Tantau. Bushes are tall, straight, flowers are ideal for cutting. The buds are large, almost black, a purple hue is noticeable in the sun. The flower blooms slowly, and the bush is strewn with beautiful plants throughout the season. Having opened, the bud turns into a large, goblet-shaped flower up to 15 centimeters in diameter. It has a bright, rich aroma. The petals are velvety, do not fade in sunlight, so the bush can be planted in an open space. It branches well, it is necessary to take enough space for its growth.

Belvedere

the best varieties of tantau

A series of nostalgic roses. Large, but neatly shaped flowers grow on the bush, the diameter of which reaches from 10 to 15 centimeters. Their color is orange-peach, terry petals, gracefully open. The aroma is quite strong, but not annoying, pleasant. In the sun, the petals fade a little, and over time, the flowers acquire a pastel pink hue. Up to eight roses can bloom on the brushes at a time. The foliage of the bush is bright green, shiny, glossy. Abundant flowering, good repetition. The bush itself is large, branched, but neat.

Weisse wike

the best varieties of tantau

This is one of the varieties of the Cordes Tantau rose. The bush is fast-growing, wide, brushes with 7-15 buds bloom on its branches. The foliage is dark green, dense. The flowers are heavy, the branches tend to the ground. The buds are pure white in color, they are medium in size, having blossomed, reaching a diameter of 9 centimeters. Semi-double flowers fill the golden stamens in the center with charm. The scent of roses is strong and sweet. If the bush is not cut too much, then it can be grown as a climbing rose.

Marchenkonigin

the best varieties of tantau

Tantau roses of hybrid tea variety are endowed with all the qualities suitable for cutting. On long, even stems, large graceful flowers of a pale pink color, terry, rise. The buds bloom very slowly, the open petals tuck their edges outward, forming neat flirty corners. When it rains outside, the flower prefers not to open, tightly gathering its petals. Their foliage is dark green, glossy. One of the main advantages of this variety is that thorns are almost completely absent on the stems.

Sebastian kneipp

the best varieties of tantau

Fragrant hybrid tea roses. Their flowers, blossoming from soft cream buds, become almost completely white. The petals are cupped, thick, the rose resembles large children's bows in its appearance. The foliage is glossy, dark green. The bush itself is strong, powerful, fast-growing. Its lower branches are practically devoid of foliage, so when planting it is worth covering its nakedness with other plants or planting it in the background.

Burgund

the best varieties of tantau

Classic hybrid tea rose. The bush grows and branches very strongly, but it should be trimmed carefully, as it can be damaged by disrupting flowering. The buds are carmine red, the petals are double.As they unfold, they gracefully bend down at the corners. They do not like rains, flowers are damaged during heavy rainfall, their foliage quickly crumbles.

Simpathie

the best varieties of tantau

Hybrid tea, climbing rose. It is one of the most popular plants. On the brushes there are up to ten large double flowers, endowed with a light aroma. The color of the roses is blood red, and in the first flowering the bush is literally showered with beautiful bright flowers. The re-flowering is not so abundant, but still quite dense. The bush branches well, grows quickly. Its branches are powerful and strong, the foliage is dark, glossy in the sun. The dignity of the variety is that it perfectly tolerates natural whims.

Sangerhauser jubilaumsrose

the best varieties of tantau

This amazing rose adapts to all weather conditions. Its bush is not too tall, neat. Flowers on it are quite large, their shape is cupped. They bloom with brushes of 3-5 pieces or singly. Initially, their color is creamy peach, over time it becomes almost yellow, which gives the flowering bush an amazing contrast. Nice, does not smell harsh, keeps its shape perfectly in heavy rains. Blooms throughout the season.

Planting roses Tantau

To plant the described flowers on your site, it is recommended to order their sprouts in the nursery. Thus, you will be sure that a healthy plant, grafted from all diseases, will come, adapted to any weather conditions.

It is necessary to find a good place for planting the Tantau rose, the description of the varieties of which we have given above. Depending on the variety, a sunny or shady area is chosen. The earth should be loose, breathable. There should be no strong drafts on the territory, but air movement is necessary. There should be no groundwater near the planting site; Tantau roses do not like high humidity.

The landing pit is prepared in three weeks. It should be up to 80 centimeters deep and at least half a meter in diameter. The soil is mixed with ten kilograms of rotted horse manure and 300-500 grams of wood ash is added. If the soil is too heavy, it is also necessary to mix it with sand in a 3/1 ratio, where three parts of the earth is mixed with manure and ash, and one is sand.

It is necessary to plant seedlings at a distance of a meter from each other. If the plant was brought from the nursery, then its shoots are protected with a wax film, which must be removed by dipping the seedling into cold water. The day before planting, the roots of the Tantau rose must be dipped in a solution that stimulates growth. After that, the seedling is trimmed by 1/3 and planted in a prepared pit, filled with a ready-made mixture of earth, manure and ash by 2/3. The sprout is buried in with the rest of the soil, it is huddled up high.

Further care

In order for a rose to grow beautiful, healthy and strong, to please with wonderful flowers, it needs good care. Three weeks after planting the seedling, it is necessary to rake off the ground with which the bush is raked, and from it build a high roller around the plant at a distance of 10 centimeters. After that, water the seedling abundantly with water, preferably with water settled from the tap or bottled. In the future, the bush needs constant watering, abundant, but not waterlogging, see that there are no puddles around the plant.

An adult rose must be watered at least twice a month, more often in dry and hot weather. She needs a large amount of water for abundant flowering. Watering is carried out only in the evening, when the sun has left the territory, daytime rays can burn the plant.

Pruning is done according to the instructions, depending on the variety of Tantau roses, photos of which are available in this article. For the winter time, it is worth covering the bush well, wrapping it up with dense cloth. It is recommended to throw fallen leaves of trees on the roots or cover them with hay. After that, a plastic wrap or a thick blanket is placed on top. Thus, it will be possible to protect the plant from freezing in frost.

Roses of Tantau: reviews

Varieties of varieties and their types are popular all over the world. Amateur gardeners and professional breeders love to plant Tantau roses. There are a lot of reviews on the network about their varieties.

They write that flowers are great for decorating any landscape. The varieties can be combined, they go well with other plants.

There are reviews about the variety of colors. There are rose lovers who have planted many types of Tantau on their site. They say that it is quite easy to care for them, they are not capricious if planted correctly.

They also write that Tantau roses are picky about the place of growth. They feel great both in the shade and in an open sunny space, the main thing is that they are not planted in the lowlands. They praise the rapid growth of the bushes, their branching. They write that the cut branches give good, strong roots, and they can be shared with friends, plant additional bushes on your site at no extra cost.

There are absolutely no negative reviews about the Tantau variety. Even novice gardeners were able to find a common language with the bushes, plant and grow them successfully. They write that roses bloom for a very long time, filling the garden with pleasant aromas. They practically do not get sick, they tolerate any weather perfectly, they take root in various regions, even with very severe winters.

German company Tantau (Rosen Tantau) has been breeding roses for over 100 years. During this time, its specialists have created many varieties that have achieved international recognition and won prestigious awards.

Albrecht durer

Year of introduction: 2002

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 10-12 cm

Bush height: 70-90 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: sweet-fruity aroma

the best varieties of tantau

Aspirin

Year of introduction: 1997

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 5-7 cm

Bush height: 60-80 cm

Type: floribunda

Features: high resistance to diseases, abundant flowering

the best varieties of tantau

Augusta luise

Year of introduction: 1999

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 10-12 cm

Bush height: 80-120 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: has a strong fruity aroma

the best varieties of tantau

Barock

Year of introduction: 1999

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 8-12 cm

Bush height: 150-200 cm

Type: climber

Features: part of a series of nostalgic roses, disease resistant, abundant re-bloom, high winter hardiness

the best varieties of tantau

Belveder

Year of introduction: 2001

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 8-14 cm

Bush height: 100-120 cm

Type: scrub

Features: suitable for group planting. Vigorous bush, abundant flowering

the best varieties of tantau

Chippendale

Year of introduction: 2005

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 8-10 cm

Bush height: 80-120 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: profuse flowering, high disease resistance

the best varieties of tantau

Camelot

Year of introduction: 2011

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 5-10 cm

Bush height: 250-300 cm

Type: climbing / climber

Features: profuse flowering, citrus aroma, disease resistance

the best varieties of tantau

Candlelight

Year of introduction: 1994

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 10-15 cm

Bush height: 80-100 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: flowers with a strong aroma, resistant to rain and stand for a long time in the cut. High resistance to disease

the best varieties of tantau

Duftwolke

Introduced in 1967

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 10-12 cm

Bush height: 60-70 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: vigorous, disease resistant. Flowers usually appear in early summer, in clusters of 3-7 pieces. Needs protection against black spot and powdery mildew

the best varieties of tantau

Elfe

Introduced year: 2000

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 8-14 cm

Bush height: 200-250 cm

Type: climber

Features: romantic flowers of greenish-white color, rare for climbing roses. The bush is vigorous, erect, with large healthy foliage

the best varieties of tantau

Goldelse

Year of introduction: 1999

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 6-10 cm

Bush height: 60-70 cm

Type: floribunda

Features: nostalgic flowers with a pleasant sweetish aroma; suitable for container landing

the best varieties of tantau

Hansestadt Rostock

Year of introduction: 2010

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 8-10 cm

Bush height: 60-80 cm

Type: floribunda

Features: abundant and long flowering, fast growth

the best varieties of tantau

Herz ass

Year of introduction: 1998

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 10-12 cm

Bush height: 70 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: the bush is compact, low. The flowers are large, single or in clusters, the aroma is weak

the best varieties of tantau

Johann wolfgang von goethe rose

Year of introduction: 2004

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 12-14 cm

Bush height: 100-120 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: rich aroma of roses. The bush is compact, healthy and beautiful

the best varieties of tantau

Lavender ice

Year of introduction: 2007

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 7-8 cm

Bush height: 50 cm

Type: patio

Features: compact bush, highly resistant to rain and disease. Suitable for container landing

the best varieties of tantau

Mainzer Fastnacht (Blue Moon)

Introduced in 1964

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 10cm

Bush height: 70-100 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: abundant flowering, winter hardiness

the best varieties of tantau

Nostalgie

Year of introduction: 1996

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 10cm

Bush height: 80-120 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: has a pleasant sweetish aroma

the best varieties of tantau

Ocean mikado

Year of introduction: 2007

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 4-5 cm

Bush height: 40-60 cm

Type: patio

Features: suitable for growing in containers

the best varieties of tantau

Orange babyflor

Year of introduction: 1994

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 4-5 cm

Bush height: 50-60 cm

Type: miniature

Features: one of the best varieties for container growing

the best varieties of tantau

Summer lady

Year of introduction: 1991

Flower type: medium-sized

Flower diameter: 12cm

Bush height: 100-125 cm

Type: tea-hybrid

Features: Popular show rose, good for cut and flower arrangements. Strong bush, disease resistant, suitable for small garden

the best varieties of tantau

Pastella

Year of introduction: 2004

Flower type: double

Flower diameter: 7-9 cm

Bush height: 60-70 cm

Type: floribunda

Features: long-lasting flowers, lush re-flowering. High resistance to diseases, winter hardy

the best varieties of tantau

Paprika (Tanprik, Gavroche)

Introduced year: 1958

Flower type: semi-double

Flower diameter: 7-8 cm

Bush height: 80-100 cm

Type: floribunda

Features: has a pleasant aroma, flowers are large, in large clusters, against a background of olive-green leaves

the best varieties of tantau

Today in the world, among the huge variety of roses, beauties created in Germany by the famous pink dynasty Tantau are especially and deservedly popular.

They are not officially singled out as a separate garden group, on the contrary: among the Tantau roses there are representatives of hybrid tea, climbing, miniature, ground cover, floribunda roses.

 
Despite such diversity, these roses have common features.

Features of Tantau roses

  • they have one "cradle", one "paternal home" - the German nursery Rosen Tantau, where all varieties are created;
  • very beautiful flowers;
  • luxurious aroma;
  • flowering profuse and long;
  • resistance to fungal diseases, sunburn and rain;
  • relative winter hardiness: they need shelter for the winter in central Russia.

A bit of history

The pink empire of Tantau owes its origin to Matthias Sr., who founded the first rose nursery in 1906 northwest of Hamburg. Thirteen years later (in 1919), the first roses of Mathias Tantau, which had large flowers with abundant and long flowering, were presented to the world at traditional International exhibitions. Tantau gained worldwide recognition in 1947 with ‘Garnette’, co-developed with Jackson and Perkins. Since 1953, Matthias Jr. has been at the helm of the pink empire. Since 1985 the company has been managed by Hahn Jürgen Evers, now by Jens Krueger.

Today, as well as 110 years ago, Tantau roses are scattered all over the world.

So, we meet 15 of the best, most spectacular beauties of Tantau, including 12 hybrid tea, 2 Floribunda and 1 climbing rose.
 

Rose variety 'Aphrodite'

A very delicate variety from the so-called romantic or nostalgic beauties of the garden group of hybrid tea roses, conquering with its beauty and immediately “sinking into the soul”, was created in 2006.

The bushes are compact, up to 0.8 m high. The flowers are light pink, cup-shaped, with a squared center, up to 12 cm in diameter, with a scent in which spicy oriental notes are heard; bloom in early summer (on the South Coast of Crimea (SCC) - at the end of May) and again - at the end of August, September. Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting. Resistant to fungal diseases.

Rose variety 'Aquarell'

A chic hybrid tea variety of nostalgic or romantic roses created in 1999.

Bushes up to 0.9 cm high.Flowers are pink-peach-yellow in color, up to 12 cm in diameter, with a fruity aroma, solitary or collected in small clusters; bloom profusely during the summer. Suitable for romantic summer cottages, groups and cuttings. Very resistant to fungal diseases.

Rose variety 'Canary'

A very interesting hybrid tea variety created in 1976.

Despite the fact that he is 40 years old, he is still loved and widespread in Europe, but rare in its environment. It is a yellow rose with a "pink" color with large lush flowers 12-13 cm in diameter; when flowering becomes pink. The bushes are vigorous, 1.2-1.4 m high. Flowers are single or collected in 3-7 pieces; bloom during the summer, in the fall.

Rose variety 'Duftwolke'

The luxurious variety was created in 1967, but is still popular and in demand.

It is among the top 10 most fragrant hybrid tea roses in the world. Bushes are strong, durable, thorny, up to 1 m high. Leaves are dark green, leathery, glossy. The flowers are red (the color is labile, it can vary from brick-red to purple), goblet, with a high center, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, single or up to 10 pieces, with the scent of Damask rose, in which notes of lemon and oriental spices are felt; bloom profusely from early summer to late autumn (South Coast). Suitable for solitary (single) and group planting and cutting. Medium resistant to fungal diseases, sunburn, suffers from rain in cool summers in central Russia (flowers become stained, rot). Awarded with international awards.

Rose variety 'Erotica'

A luxurious hybrid tea with a divine aroma, created in 1968.

I have known him since August 1983. Then I came to live and work in Crimea, my beloved Nikitsky Botanical Garden, and this rose conquered me with its beauty and aroma. The bushes are compact, densely leafy, strong shoots, with thorns, up to 0.9 m high. The leaves are dark green, shiny. The flowers are dark red, goblet, with a high center, up to 11 cm in diameter, double, fragrant with a sensual classic aroma; bloom in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for single and group plantings, cutting. Young leaves are not resistant to powdery mildew; timely preventive treatments help the rose to cope with this problem.

Rose variety 'Fontaine'

A chic variety from the garden group of climbing (scrubs) roses created in 1969.

Vigorous bushes up to 2 m high. Leaves are dark green, glossy. The flowers are red, goblet, with a high center, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, fragrant, with a pleasant clove scent; there are single, but more often they are collected in inflorescences up to 10 pieces; bloom profusely during summer and autumn (single flowers can be seen on the South Coast in December).

Suitable for trellises, trellises. Resistant to fungal diseases.

Rose variety 'Frohsinn'

A beautiful hybrid tea variety created in 1982.

The bushes are compact, from 0.65 to 1.2 m high. The leaves are medium green, leathery. The flowers are cup-shaped, light pink (as if frozen) with a peach-yellow tint, 10-12 cm in diameter, single or collected in small inflorescences, with a rich tart aroma in which notes of bergamot are heard; bloom profusely in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting and standard culture. Resistant to fungal diseases.
 

Rose variety 'Janina'

A beautiful personalized hybrid tea variety created in 1974.

The bushes are slightly spreading, up to 0.8 m high. The leaves are dark green, glossy. Flowers are orange, up to 10 cm in diameter, double, single or collected in small inflorescences, fragrant; bloom profusely, early, starting in May (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting. Medium resistant to fungal diseases, can be affected by black spot.

Rose variety 'Mambo'

Timeless incendiary hybrid tea variety created in 1964.

Bushes are strong, with thorns, up to 1 m high. Leaves are medium green, leathery. The flowers are orange-pink, yellow at the base of the petals, cup-shaped, double, single or collected in inflorescences up to 13 pieces, fragrant; bloom profusely in summer and autumn (South Coast).Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting, forcing in greenhouses. May be affected by black spot.
 

Rose variety 'Mildred Scheel', syn. ‘Deep Secret’

A chic sensual variety created in 1977; it combines all the positive qualities of the beauties of Tantau at once.

The bushes are vigorous, up to 1 m high. The leaves are dark green, glossy. The flowers are dark red, velvety, goblet-cupped, with a high center, densely double, up to 10 cm in diameter, with a tart, strong, heady aroma, in which shades of lilac are heard; bloom slowly, profusely and for a long time during the summer and autumn (SCC). Suitable for lawn groups, forcing, cutting and standard crops.

Rose variety 'Montana'

A chic variety from the Floribunda garden group, very popular in Germany, was created in 1974.

Bushes are straight, strong, up to 0.6 m high. Leaves are dark green, shiny. The flowers are bright red, with an orange tint, up to 10 cm in diameter, double, collected in small inflorescences, fragrant; bloom profusely during summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for groups, curbs. Resistant to fungal diseases and sunburn.

Rose variety 'Pariser Charme'

A very beautiful hybrid tea variety created in 1965 and dedicated to the eternal city of love - Paris, its extraordinary charm.

The bushes are medium-sized, up to 0.6 m high. The leaves are light green, shiny. The flowers are pink, goblet in the bud and half-release, then cupped, double, up to 10 cm in diameter, very fragrant; bloom in summer and autumn until November inclusive (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting and standard culture.

Rose variety 'Pussta', syn. ‘New Daily Mail’

A luxurious variety from the Floribunda garden group, created in 1972, is especially popular in Europe.

Bushes up to 0.5 m. Leaves are dark green, shiny. Flowers are dark red with golden stamens, cup-shaped, up to 9 cm in diameter, semi-double, collected in inflorescences of 12-25 pieces, with a delicate aroma; bloom profusely from late May to late November (South Coast). Resistant to fungal diseases, rain, sun. Suitable for flower beds, groups and standard culture.

Rose variety 'Sophia Loren'

This chic hybrid tea variety was created in 1967 and is dedicated to one of the most beautiful women of our era - Sophia Loren.

Bushes 1.2 m high with straight shoots covered with large sparse thorns. The leaves are dark green, leathery. The flowers are bright red, cup-shaped, with a high center and pointed petals, up to 12 cm in diameter, densely double, single, with a pleasant strong aroma; bloom in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for groups and cut-offs. Resistant to fungal diseases, rain, sun.

Rose variety 'Wimi'

A luxurious personalized variety from the garden group of hybrid tea roses was presented to the world in 1982.

Bushes are strong, durable, up to 1.2 m high. Leaves are dark green, shiny. The flowers are goblet, with a high center, two-colored - silvery-pink, up to 15 cm in diameter, double, with a delicate pleasant aroma; bloom in summer and autumn until November inclusive (South Coast). Suitable for groups and cut-offs. Resistant to fungal diseases, rain, sun. Titled in 2006 in Baden-Baden.

So our today's short acquaintance with the 15 best roses of Tantau has come to an end. And I am sure that these beauties will very soon appear on your plots, dear seven-dac, and for many years they will delight with luxurious flowering and exquisite aroma, becoming your pride and happiness.

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