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Cut flower / Hybrid Tea (florist, Tantau)Tantau, 2019Lilac and purple

Barista

TAN14301; a coffee-brown cut rose in the 'latte macchiato' shade.

The most vivid 'coffee' tone among modern cut roses

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering

Feature

Latte Macchiato

Tantau's flagship coffee-coloured cut rose (2019); very good vase life

Flower

8–12 cm
Bud shape
Classic goblet, coffee-mauve
Open flower
High-centred, double; 8–12 cm
Centre
Coffee-brown ('latte macchiato')
Fullness
Double, 17–25 petals
Flower carriage
Singly, on a sturdy stem
Colour play
The shimmers change with the light and temperature

Fragrance

Barely noticeable

Disease resistance

3 out of 5

Very good vase life.

Sun

Repeat-flowering

The shimmers change with the light and temperature.

Foliage

Dark green.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Cut flower / Hybrid Tea (florist, Tantau)
Breeder
Tantau, Germany, 2019
Bud shape
Classic goblet, coffee-mauve
Open flower
High-centred, double; 8–12 cm
Centre
Coffee-brown ('latte macchiato')
Colour
Brown centre with a mauve-lilac side; shimmers of reddish-brown, powder pink and cream-green
Fullness
Double, 17–25 petals
Flower carriage
Singly, on a sturdy stem
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Fragrance
Barely noticeable
Colour play
The shimmers change with the light and temperature
Habit
Upright, cut-rose type
Branching
Moderate
Shoots
Sturdy, straight, 60–80 cm
Thorns
Moderate number of prickles.
Dimensions
Stem 60–80 cm
Support
Not needed
Foliage
Dark green
Resistance
Very good vase life
Use
Cut flowers, 'coffee' arrangements, wedding flowers

Colour scheme

Brown centre with a mauve-lilac side; shimmers of reddish-brown, powder pink and cream-green

Rose neighbours

Perennials to plant nearby

Neighbouring roses

Coffee-cream varieties in this section form a 'coffee' group around Barista.

Perennial companions

Purple and blue perennials pick up the lilac side of the flower:

Russian sage (Perovskia)catmintsagelamb's ears

Contrasting accents

For contrast beside the coffee-brown flower: purple and blue:

Russian sage (Perovskia)sagecatmint

More about the variety

Use
Cut flowers, 'coffee' arrangements, wedding flowers

How to grow

Where to plant. Above all for cutting and 'coffee' arrangements; a florists' favourite.

Climate. A greenhouse cut-rose variety — in open ground it needs a warm spot and cover.

Care. As for a cut rose: warm sun, feeding, disease prevention. It lasts a very long time in a vase.

About the name

Name. 'Barista' — a coffee master; it plays directly on the coffee-brown colour and the 'latte macchiato' shade.

Breeding. Rosen Tantau (Germany); 2019; code TAN14301.

Meaning. Tantau's flagship modern 'coffee' cut rose; it quickly became a florists' favourite for its unique brown-mocha colouring.

Frequently asked questions about Barista

How many times a season does Barista flower?

Repeat-flowering.

Which diseases affect Barista?

Overall resistance: 3 out of 5. Good vase life (greenhouse care).

How much sun does Barista need?

Sun; repeat-flowering; the shimmers change with the light and temperature.

What does Barista smell like?

Barely noticeable.

Gardeners' photos and reviews

My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.