Nostalgic Hybrid TeaTantauYellow

Candlelight

TAN94488; synonyms Bataclan; Les Années Folles; a strongly scented amber HT by Hans Jürgen Evers.

Nostalgic Hybrid Tea

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat, in flushes

Repeat flowering in flushes all season until late autumn. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Awards

EXCELLENT

HMF rating · Australian PBR 2005

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6–9. With winter protection — all of Ukraine.

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Plant size

80–100 × 75 cm

Habit: Upright bushy, well formed
Dimensions: 80–100 cm high × up to 75 cm wide
Support: Does not need support — a standard HT, holds its shape on its own
Shoots: Sturdy, straight, hold the large nostalgic flowers well
Branching: Dense; the bush looks compact

Flower

≈ 15 cm

41–50 petals.

Bud shape: Round-conical, amber-gold
Open flower: Very double cupped, nostalgic; diameter ~15 cm — large
Centre: More intense golden amber; the layers of petals show well
Fullness: Very double, 41–50 petals
Flower carriage: In small clusters

Fragrance

Strong

Strong — classic tea notes with a honey tinge (intense rose / tea-rose fragrance).

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Moderately high, typical of nostalgic Tantau roses.

Sun

In the sun the colour softens to creamy amber

The centre of the flower stays more intense.

Thorns

Few

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Few prickles — a typical advantage of the nostalgic Tantau-line roses.

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy, typical of Tantau.

Other names

Bataclan, Global Beauty, Les Années Folles

All characteristics in a table

Group: Nostalgic Hybrid Tea
Breeder: Tantau
Bud shape: Round-conical, amber-gold
Open flower: Very double cupped, nostalgic; diameter ~15 cm — large
Centre: More intense golden amber; the layers of petals show well
Colour: Warm golden yellow, softening to creamy amber in the sun; the centre of the flower more intense
Fullness: Very double, 41–50 petals
Flower carriage: In small clusters
Flowering: Repeat flowering in flushes all season until late autumn
Fragrance: Strong — classic tea notes with a honey tinge (intense rose / tea-rose fragrance)
Hips: Rarely — not typical for HTs
Habit: Upright bushy, well formed
Branching: Dense; the bush looks compact
Shoots: Sturdy, straight, hold the large nostalgic flowers well
Thorns: Few prickles — a typical advantage of the nostalgic Tantau-line roses.
Dimensions: 80–100 cm high × up to 75 cm wide
Support: Does not need support — a standard HT, holds its shape on its own
Foliage: Dark green, semi-glossy, typical of Tantau
Resistance: Moderately high, typical of nostalgic Tantau roses
Variations of the variety: Trade synonyms: Bataclan®; Global Beauty; Les Années Folles

Colour scheme

Warm golden yellow, softening to creamy amber in the sun; the centre of the flower is more intense

Rose neighbours

Westerlandorange-gold

Caramellacaramel yellow

Golden Celebrationgolden yellow

Munstead Wooddark raspberry · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Catmint (Nepeta) 'Walker's Low'blue

Sage 'Caradonna'purple

Woolly stachyssilver

Lavenderlavender

Neighbouring roses

Warm yellow-orange varieties that support the golden palette of Candlelight:

Westerland Caramella Golden Celebration Munstead Wood

Companion perennials

Blue and silver — a classic contrast to yellow:

catmint (Nepeta) 'Walker's Low'sage 'Caradonna'woolly stachyslavender

Contrasting accents

Dark-leaved and purple — for dramatic depth:

allium 'Purple Sensation'heuchera 'Palace Purple'narrow-leaved lavender

More about the variety

Hips: Rarely — not typical for HTs
Variations of the variety: Trade synonyms: Bataclan®; Global Beauty; Les Années Folles

How to grow

Where to plant. Fragrant beds beside paths and windows, formal borders, roses for cutting. Because of its strong scent — where people often walk past.

Climate. To −20 °C — winter protection is essential in the northern regions of Ukraine; the southern regions — no cover needed.

Care. Formative pruning in spring, removal of spent flowers; a well-ventilated site helps prevent disease. Regular feeding keeps the flowering abundant all season.

About the name

Name. 'Candlelight' — meaning 'light of a candle'; it conveys the warm golden-amber tone of the flower, which recalls the colour of fire in a dim room.

Breeding. Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers (1940–2007) at Rosen-Tantau (Germany), 1994; released commercially in 2002. Patent code TAN94488 (RT 94-488). Parentage not disclosed by the breeder. Trade synonyms: Bataclan®, Global Beauty, Les Années Folles.

Significance. One of Evers's key varieties in the Nostalgic Hybrid Tea series — the line that brought back fashion for very double, nostalgic forms in the Hybrid Tea class. HMF rating EXCELLENT; Australian Plant Breeder's Rights (2005/304). One of the most fragrant modern HTs — a true 'perfume rose'.

Frequently asked questions about Candlelight

Does Candlelight need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6–9). Overwintering depends on the conditions.

How many times a season does Candlelight flower?

Repeat flowering in flushes all season until late autumn.

How big does Candlelight grow?

80–100 cm tall, about 75 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Candlelight?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Moderately high, typical of nostalgic Tantau roses.

How much sun does Candlelight need?

Sun; in the sun the colour softens to creamy amber; the centre of the flower stays more intense.

What does Candlelight smell like?