TAN04220 · Sweet Child of Mine · Ragtime · Rosen Tantau 2009.
Strong aniseed — a fragrance note rare in roses.
Flowers most abundantly in a bright, airy spot.
Glossy dark green.
Milky cream with a lemon-green heart
Not a ready-made scheme, but directions
Artemis creates a light cream centre with very double, round flowers. A neighbouring rose should be chosen to add a different form or one soft colour accent.
Single cream-white sprays support the light palette but create a contrast of form and leave the composition airy.
Soft pink cups add colour without sharp contrast and do not overpower the cream of Artemis.
Choose honey-caramel warmth or a restrained smoky-lilac depth; these are alternative moods, not a required pair.
Purple, lime and silver partners bring out the cream-green nuance of Artemis.
Do not group several equally very double cream-white varieties nearby: they will merge into one uniform pale mass, and the form of Artemis will become less noticeable.
Where to plant. At the back or middle of a mixed border, in a low hedge, in a group, or in a large container. Conditions: a sunny, airy spot, 50–60 cm between plants, and fertile soil without waterlogging. Winter in Ukraine: in the south and in sheltered places the base of the bush is protected; in central, northern and eastern regions the young bush and the lower part of the canes are covered after a sustained cold spell.
Artemis is a Nostalgie® shrub rose from Rosen Tantau, introduced in 2009; breeding code TAN04220. Synonyms in the official record: Sweet Child of Mine (UK) and Ragtime (France). In 2013 the variety was named Best Shrub Rose at La Tacita Country Club in Italy. Tantau does not explain the origin of the name separately.
Repeat-flowering in waves through the season.
100–130 cm tall.
Sun or light shade; flowers most abundantly in a bright, airy spot.
Strong aniseed — a fragrance note rare in roses.
