Shrub rose; nostalgicTantau, 2001Red

Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg

TAN97150 · Rosen Tantau 2001 · fragrant Nostalgie® shrub rose with quartered flowers.

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering in flushes all season

Plant size

100–130 cm

Habit: Free, open bush with long arching shoots
Dimensions: 100–130 cm tall; the bush is free and open thanks to its long arching shoots
Support: Usually not needed; leave room for the long arching shoots so that they do not fall onto neighbouring plants
Shoots: Long, arching, slightly drooping
Branching: Free-flowing, with long side shoots

Flower

6–8 cm

Bud shape: Oval, pointed, very dark
Open flower: Very full, quartered flower of the old-fashioned type; official diameter 6–8 cm
Centre: Petals arranged in neat segments
Fullness: Very full; the petals form clear sectors, as in old roses
How it flowers on the shoot: Mostly borne singly or in groups of 3–5

Fragrance

Strong

Very strong, fruity-rose, with a distinct sweet note according to Rosen Tantau's description.

Sun

Full sun

A sunny, airy spot helps the bush flower well and keep its rich colour.

Foliage

Dark green, matt, large.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Shrub rose; nostalgic
Breeder: Tantau, 2001
Bud shape: Oval, pointed, very dark
Open flower: Very full, quartered flower of the old-fashioned type; official diameter 6–8 cm
Centre: Petals arranged in neat segments
Colour: Dark wine / pomegranate with a velvety texture; the edge almost black-purple, the centre a little lighter — claret; the shade depends strongly on temperature — the cooler, the darker
Fullness: Very full; the petals form clear sectors, as in old roses
How it flowers on the shoot: Mostly borne singly or in groups of 3–5
Flowering: Repeat-flowering in flushes all season
Fragrance: Very strong, fruity-rose, with a distinct sweet note according to Rosen Tantau's description
Habit: Free, open bush with long arching shoots
Branching: Free-flowing, with long side shoots
Shoots: Long, arching, slightly drooping
Dimensions: 100–130 cm tall; the bush is free and open thanks to its long arching shoots
Support: Usually not needed; leave room for the long arching shoots so that they do not fall onto neighbouring plants
Foliage: Dark green, matt, large
Use: For single planting, mixed flower beds, low hedges and cut flowers in a vase

Colour scheme

Dark wine / pomegranate with a velvety texture; the edge almost black-purple, the centre a little lighter — claret; the shade depends strongly on temperature — the cooler, the darker

Rose neighbours

Munstead Wooddark raspberry

Black Baccaradark burgundy

Ebb Tideplum-purple

French Lacecreamy white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Woodland sage

Lamb's ears

Lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis)

Catmint (Nepeta)

Not a finished plan, but directions

How to pair Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg in the garden

Astrid has a deep wine-burgundy colour and a strong fragrance. A neighbouring rose should lighten the composition or provide a soft transition, rather than create a second heavy dark patch beside it.

Light frame

A pearl-white rose makes the dark burgundy colour stand out more. A tall variety goes behind on its own support, not in front of Astrid.

Munstead Wood Black Baccara Ebb Tide French Lace

A soft pink transition

A soft or powder-pink variety softens the contrast. Choose one of the examples depending on how much pink saturation you want.

Olivia Rose Austin Chantal Mérieux

Cool depth

A single lavender-lilac accent brings out Astrid's cool purple undertone without darkening the composition.

Novalis

Companion perennials

Purple, silver, lime and blue textures light up the dark rose without repeating its form.

Salvia 'Caradonna'. Purple spikes support the purple tones at the edges and add vertical rhythm.
Lamb's ear. Silver foliage lightens the dark composition; plant it on the drier edge.
Lady's mantle. Lime inflorescences create light contrast and a soft lower layer; do not crowd the base of the bush.
Catmint. A blue cloud softens the dark colour and works on a sunny, well-drained front edge.

What to avoid

Do not pair Astrid with several other dark burgundy or deep purple large-flowered roses: from a distance they will merge into one solid dark mass.

More about the variety

Use: For single planting, mixed flower beds, low hedges and cut flowers in a vase

How to grow

Where to plant. As a specimen, in a romantic border or a low hedge, where the long arching shoots have room. Conditions: Rosen Tantau recommends a good site in full sun, nutrient-rich soil and good air circulation. Wintering in Ukraine: in the south and in sheltered spots protect the base; in the central, northern and eastern regions also cover the lower part of the long arching shoots.

About the name

Gräfin von Hardenberg — a Nostalgie® shrub rose from Rosen Tantau, introduced in 2001; breeding code TAN97150. The official description stresses a very strong fruity-rose fragrance, a quartered form, and a colour change to almost black-purple in cool weather.

Frequently asked questions about Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg

How many times a season does Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg flower?

Repeat-flowering in flushes all season.

How big does Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg grow?

100–130 cm tall.

How much sun does Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg need?

Full sun; a sunny, airy spot helps the bush flower well and keep its rich colour.

What does Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg smell like?