TANellqua · Rosen Tantau 2006 · large fragrant Nostalgie® Hybrid Tea rose.
Strong, citrus-fruity, slightly sweet.
In strong heat, keep an eye on soil moisture.
Dark green, glossy, healthy.
The base of the petal is soft yellow-peach, and the edges gradually change to pink-crimson; each flower is unique in its colour distribution — hence the name ‘watercolour’
Augusta Luisepeach-cream
Peaceyellow-pink
Chicago Peaceяскраво-рожево-жовтий
Munstead Wooddark raspberry · contrastNot a ready-made scheme, but directions
Aquarell itself combines peach, yellow and pink tones. A neighbouring rose works best as a calm extension of one tone, or as a single cool contrast.
Choose a cream-apricot base or a lighter echo of the watercolour yellow-pink transition.
A silvery-lilac tone brings out the peach-pink palette and does not create a heavy dark patch.
Small single pink-white flowers create a light rhythm and clearly differ in scale from Aquarell.
All four partners work on a sunny, well-drained edge and give a purple-silver contrast.
Do not place several large bright two-tone roses with yellow-orange-pink blends nearby: they will start competing with Aquarell.
Where to plant. In a formal bed, near a seating area, or in a cut-flower bed, where the transition from peach-yellow to pink can be admired. Conditions: sun, rich well-drained soil, and 45–50 cm between bushes. Winter in Ukraine: in the south and in sheltered places the base is earthed up; in central, northern and eastern regions the Hybrid Tea bush is best covered with breathable material after a sustained cold spell.
The name Aquarell refers to the smooth colour transitions, like a watercolour painting. Rosen Tantau introduced the variety in 2006; the registration name is TANellqua, and in the UK it is sold as Perfect Harmony. Older claims about the variety's origin and a list of bronze medals are not confirmed by the current official record, so they have been removed.
Abundant, in flushes — good repeat-flowering.
70–100 cm tall.
Sun; a well-ventilated spot; in strong heat, keep an eye on soil moisture.
Strong, citrus-fruity, slightly sweet.
