Climber; nostalgicTantau, 1999Apricot and orange

Barock

Also Reach For The Stars (USA); one of Tantau's top climbers of the 90s, with a distinct fragrance.

Or tall shrub · ADR variety

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering in flushes all season

Awards

ADR

Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung

Winter hardiness

−22 °C

USDA zone 6b–9b. Centre and south without cover · north with light cover.

Compare reference temperatures

Plant size

250–300 × 150 cm

Habit: Tall, upright, with arching side shoots
Dimensions: 250–300 cm tall × 150 cm wide
Support: Needs support — pergola, arch, trellis, column
Shoots: Sturdy, thick
Branching: Moderate

Flower

≈ 10 cm

65–75 petals.

Bud shape: Round, yellow-apricot
Open flower: Cup-rosette, nostalgic, quartered; diameter about 10 cm
Centre: Hidden by the double petals
Fullness: Very dense, 65–75 petals
Flower carriage: Small clusters of 5–10

Fragrance

Strong

Strong, sweet and spicy — the variety's signature trait.

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

High — an ADR-variety.

Sun

6+ hours for the fragrance and colour to open

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Standard for a Tantau climber.

Foliage

Dark green, glossy, healthy.

Other names

Reach For The Stars

Breeder's code TANbak.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Climber; nostalgic
Breeder: Tantau, 1999
Bud shape: Round, yellow-apricot
Open flower: Cup-rosette, nostalgic, quartered; diameter about 10 cm
Centre: Hidden by the double petals
Colour: A complex 'chameleon': pink at low temperatures, apricot-golden at high temperatures
Fullness: Very dense, 65–75 petals
Flower carriage: Small clusters of 5–10
Flowering: Repeat-flowering in flushes all season
Fragrance: Strong, sweet and spicy — the variety's signature trait
Hips: None form, because of the doubleness
Habit: Tall, upright, with arching side shoots
Branching: Moderate
Shoots: Sturdy, thick
Thorns: Standard for a Tantau climber.
Dimensions: 250–300 cm tall × 150 cm wide
Support: Needs support — pergola, arch, trellis, column
Foliage: Dark green, glossy, healthy
Resistance: High — an ADR-variety
Variations of the variety: The colour depends strongly on the weather (cool = pink, warm = apricot); synonym Reach For The Stars (USA)

Colour scheme

A complex 'chameleon': pink at low temperatures, apricot-golden at high temperatures

Rose neighbours

Crown Princess Margaretarich apricot

Lady of Shalottwarm apricot

Polkapeach · apricot

Westerlandorange-gold

Perennials to plant nearby

Salvia 'Caradonna'purple

Russian sage (Perovskia)blue-violet

Woolly lamb's earssilver

Coral bells 'Marmalade'purple foliage

Neighbouring roses

A warm apricot-peach palette of nostalgic varieties keeps one romantic mood around Barock.

Crown Princess Margareta Lady of Shalott Polka Westerland

Perennial companions

Purple-silver accents bring out Barock's warm, chameleon-like colour:

salvia 'Caradonna'Russian sage (Perovskia)woolly lamb's earscoral bells 'Marmalade'

Contrasting accents

For play with warm tones: rich orange and yellow-orange daylilies:

Echinacea SunsetHemerocallis Frans HalsVerbena bonariensis

More about the variety

Hips: None form, because of the doubleness
Variations of the variety: The colour depends strongly on the weather (cool = pink, warm = apricot); synonym Reach For The Stars (USA)

How to grow

Where to plant. For a pergola, an arch, or a romantic garden in the English cottage style. A fine 'vertical accent' with a fragrant, nostalgic flower.

Climate. The centre and south of Ukraine are ideal; in the northern regions — with winter cover.

Care. Tie in horizontally or spirally, prune side shoots to 3–5 buds in spring, feed regularly (the flowers are large and heavy and need energy).

About the name

Name. 'Barock' — the Baroque era (XVII century) with its lavishness, complexity and nostalgia. The name reflects the quartered, luxurious old-type flower form.

Breeding. Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers (Rosen Tantau) in 1999. The parentage is not officially published. Patent code: TANbak.

Meaning. Opulence, luxury, nostalgia — the combination of a strong fragrance and a chameleon colour made it one of Tantau's top climbers of the late 90s. Confirmed ADR award (the German standard of resistance and quality). Sold in the USA as Reach For The Stars.

Frequently asked questions about Barock

Does Barock need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −22 °C (USDA zone 6b–9b). Overwintering depends on the conditions.

How many times a season does Barock flower?

Repeat-flowering in flushes all season.

How big does Barock grow?

250–300 cm tall, about 150 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Barock?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. High against black spot and powdery mildew; ADR-variety.

How much sun does Barock need?

Sun; 6+ hours for the fragrance and colour to open.

What does Barock smell like?