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Floribunda; nostalgic (Tantau)Tantau, 2009Pink

Baronesse

TAN97094; sport of Mariatheresia; a deep pink nostalgic floribunda for containers.

Sport of 'Mariatheresia' · very dense flat rosette

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering in flushes all summer

Awards

Gold Rome 2011

+ La Tacita, Barcelona, ÖRP Austria 2011

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6. To about −20 °C; overwinters with cover. To ≈ −20 °C · overwinters with cover.

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Plant size

60–80 × 30–40 cm
person 170 cm60–80 cm
Habit
Compact, neat, bushy
Dimensions
60–80 cm tall × 30–40 cm wide
Support
Not needed
Shoots
Short, sturdy
Branching
Dense

Flower

≈ 7 cm

41+ petals.

Bud shape
Round, pink
Open flower
Very dense flat rosette, old-fashioned type; about 7 cm
Centre
Dense, rosette-shaped
Fullness
Very double, 41+ petals
Flower carriage
In small clusters
Flower durability
Good; the flower keeps its shape for a long time

Fragrance

Barely noticeable

Disease resistance

4 out of 5
Black spotresistantPowdery mildewresistant

Good against black spot and powdery mildew.

Sun

Abundant repeat flowering in clusters

Thorns

Many
thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Few prickles; convenient for containers.

Foliage

Dark green, healthy.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Floribunda; nostalgic (Tantau)
Breeder
Tantau, Germany, 2009
Bud shape
Round, pink
Open flower
Very dense flat rosette, old-fashioned type; about 7 cm
Centre
Dense, rosette-shaped
Colour
Deep pink, fuchsia-magenta
Fullness
Very double, 41+ petals
Flower carriage
In small clusters
Flowering
Repeat-flowering in flushes all summer
Fragrance
Barely noticeable
Flower durability
Good; the flower keeps its shape for a long time
Habit
Compact, neat, bushy
Branching
Dense
Shoots
Short, sturdy
Thorns
Few prickles; convenient for containers.
Dimensions
60–80 cm tall × 30–40 cm wide
Support
Not needed
Foliage
Dark green, healthy
Resistance
Good against black spot and powdery mildew
Use
The front of a flower bed, borders, containers, terraces

Colour scheme

Deep pink, fuchsia-magenta

Rose neighbours

Perennials to plant nearby

Neighbouring roses

Pink and raspberry bedding roses make up a rich pink group.

Perennial companions

Blue and silver perennials lighten the fuchsia:

catmintsalvialamb's earslavender

Contrasting accents

For contrast beside the fuchsia: silver and blue:

lamb's earscatmintlavender

More about the variety

Use
The front of a flower bed, borders, containers, terraces

How to grow

Where to plant. The front of a flower bed, borders, containers and terraces.

Climate. Roughly USDA 6 (to about −20 °C) — here it overwinters with cover, especially in a container.

Care. Compact and healthy; ideal for pots. Regular watering in a container.

About the name

Name. 'Baronesse' (baroness) — the aristocratic nostalgic theme of Tantau's names.

Breeding. Christian Evers for Rosen Tantau (Germany); 2009; code TAN97094. A sport (mutation) of the variety 'Mariatheresia'.

Meaning. A very dense, flat nostalgic floribunda for containers; several European awards in 2011 (Rome, Barcelona, Austria).

Frequently asked questions about Baronesse

Does Baronesse need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6). Overwintering depends on the conditions. To about −20 °C; overwinters with cover.

How many times a season does Baronesse flower?

Repeat-flowering in flushes all summer.

How big does Baronesse grow?

60–80 cm tall, 30–40 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Baronesse?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Resistant to black spot and powdery mildew.

How much sun does Baronesse need?

Sun; abundant repeat flowering in clusters.

What does Baronesse 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.