ANASTASIA – cream-coloured tea-hybrid rose - Ghione
Imagine returning from the beach to sip tea in a sheltered corner while sea breezes soften the day; ANASTASIA frames this moment with creamy blooms that feel both luxury and timeless. Its upright, compact habit fits neatly into small coastal beds or veranda planters, and settles steadily even where winds and showers demand solid anchoring and reliable drainage. Expect elegant, exhibition-style flowers across the season, combining strong, fruity fragrance with a refined, off-white glow that flatters shingle, silvered wood and stone. As an own-root plant it offers genuine longevity, retaining form and character over many years with the resilience to regenerate from the base if weather or pruning are less than perfect, building from a focused root system in year one, fuller shoots in year two and a convincing display by year three.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda planter (40–50 litre container) |
A substantial container keeps roots cool and stable, while the upright hybrid tea habit gives height without sprawling over limited deck or balcony space; strong fragrance creates a sense of seaside luxury for evening relaxation for busy veranda owners. |
| Feature rose in small shingle front garden |
Used as a single specimen, the tall, sculptural buds and off-white flowers act as a focal point against gravel or shingle, echoing shells and driftwood and giving structure without demanding complex mixed planting for low-maintenance style seekers. |
| Cutting patch near the back door |
The high-centred blooms are bred for cutting, offering long stems, show-bench form and vase life that rewards even a small dedicated patch, turning a modest garden corner into a reliable source of scented indoor arrangements for home flower enthusiasts. |
| Sunny townhouse border by a sheltered wall |
Placed where it enjoys full sun and some shelter, ANASTASIA builds a vertical accent that reads clearly from windows and patios, with dense, glossy foliage providing a smart backdrop to the pale flowers for urban family gardeners. |
| Paired with sea kale and ornamental grasses |
The elegant cream flowers balance the bolder textures of sea kale and fine fescues, while a well-prepared, free-draining soil helps roots stay secure and stable in blustery, rain-lashed conditions near the coast for coastal-style lovers. |
| Formal hybrid tea row along a garden path |
Planted at regular intervals, the upright growth and repeat flowering create a classic, almost ceremonial border that looks composed even in modest spaces, giving an air of occasion to everyday paths for traditional rose admirers. |
| Roses-and-perennials bed with foxgloves and baby’s breath |
Combining ANASTASIA with airy Gypsophila and spires of Digitalis softens its exhibition background, turning a simple bed into a romantic, feminine display that remains visually light and uncluttered for romantic cottage-garden fans. |
| Long-term anchor plant in a family garden redesign |
As an own-root rose it establishes a durable framework shrub that can be rejuvenated from the base over time, maintaining its role as a fragrant, vertical accent through successive planting tweaks and family needs for long-term planners. |
Styling ideas
- Veranda Chic – Sink a 40–50 litre container into a sheltered corner, underplant with trailing thyme and small pebbles to echo the shore – ideal for compact coastal seating areas and balcony tea spots.
- Cream Shell Border – Line a narrow path with ANASTASIA and pale gravel mulch, adding a few low Festuca clumps to mimic dune grasses – perfect for front gardens that need calm, ordered elegance.
- Romantic Drift – Mix ANASTASIA with foxgloves, baby’s breath and soft blue lavender around a simple lawn – best for those wanting a gentle, “girly” seaside feel without intricate design work.
- Cut-Flower Nook – Dedicate a sunny, easily reached strip for a short row of plants, backed by a fence, purely for cutting and enjoying indoors – suited to households that love fresh vases on the table.
- Shingle Showcase – Plant a single rose in a circular bed of shingle with a low ring of Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ for evergreen contrast – ideal when you want a simple, striking feature by the drive.
Technical cultivar profile
| Aspect | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose; registered as NIRpwhi, marketed as Anastasia Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi; ARS exhibition name Anastasia; cream-coloured, premium silver-rated garden and cut-flower variety. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alessandro Ghione for NIRP International SA from Tanselbon × PEKwhina; raised in France, bred 1995 or earlier; registered 1995, introduced commercially in 2001 through NIRP International S.A. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, medium-tall bush to around 100–140 cm high and 55–85 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage with relatively sparse prickles; spent flowers remain and benefit from regular deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea blooms, often solitary on stems; double flowers with roughly 26–39 petals; remontant, with a generous second flush that maintains show quality for cutting. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream to off-white blooms; outer petals RHS 155C, inner 11D; buds and new flowers show a soft creamy-yellow centre that fades toward snowy white edges, with some browning of margins in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Markedly scented hybrid tea with a fresh, citrusy, fruity character; fragrance is strong enough to notice in light breezes and especially effective near seating areas or as cut blooms indoors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces hips only sparingly; ellipsoidal, around 10–14 mm in diameter, colouring to orange-red; ornamental effect modest and usually secondary to the display of repeat flowers. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; prefers full sun, regular watering and preventive care; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; Sweden Zone 3; USDA Zone 6b). |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny, open sites with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; spacing 50–90 cm depending on use; ideal for specimen planting, formal beds and cutting; needs regular protection in disease-prone sites. |
ANASTASIA Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi offers tall, fragrant, cream exhibition blooms, compact footprint and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice if you value elegant structure and scented stems over many seasons.
