ELISABETH VON THÜRINGEN – golden-orange hybrid tea rose
Breathe in coastal refreshment with ELISABETH VON THÜRINGEN, a compact hybrid tea rose that brings salon-worthy blooms to small family gardens and verandas with minimal effort. Its neat, bushy habit and large, high‑centred flowers slip easily into a shingle or container layout, offering a calm, “girly” counterpoint to sea‑washed pebbles and weathered timber while quietly anchoring beds against brisk coastal winds and salt‑tinged air. In a sunny, well‑drained spot it responds reliably, building from secure roots to strong shoots and then full display over three seasons, so you can simply water, mulch and enjoy the long, remontant season. Own‑root vigour supports a long lifespan, stable shape and good regeneration after hard pruning, keeping your investment safe on exposed sites. With medium disease resistance and container‑friendly dimensions, it is an easy companion for sea kale, Festuca and lavender, keeping your veranda or front garden looking quietly elegant from the first shells you collect in spring to the last late‑autumn sunset.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda container, 40–50 litre pot |
The compact, bushy habit and moderate height suit a substantial 40–50 litre container where roots are sheltered yet well drained, giving reliable structure and colour on breezy days for the coastal-style lover beginner |
| Small front garden feature by the door |
High-centred, golden-orange blooms with refined red edging offer a polished welcome without overgrowing the space, creating an elegant focal point that stays manageable for busy homeowners homeowner |
| Sunny, salt-tolerant shingle or gravel bed |
Works well in free-draining, coastal-inspired beds where shingle and coarse grit improve heavy clay, quietly holding its form and colour against blustery, salt-laden breezes for relaxed gardeners coastal |
| Cutting corner for home arrangements |
Long-stemmed, solitary hybrid tea flowers in a warm, golden-orange range are ideal for vases, offering a steady supply of classic, pointed blooms for those who like to bring the garden indoors creative |
| Mixed border with long-season interest |
Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush stretches colour well into late season, pairing beautifully with perennials such as Verbena and Coreopsis for gardeners wanting extended impact seasonal |
| Low, formal rose bed with regular spacing |
Moderately dense, glossy foliage and bushy growth respond well to close planting, forming a neat, low structure that reads as one coherent block of colour for lovers of ordered, classic design formal |
| Resilient, long-lived family garden planting |
Own-root plants build longevity and recover well after pruning or wind damage, gradually maturing into a stable feature that copes with everyday family life and changing garden layouts family |
| Sheltered patio corner with companion grasses |
Medium disease resistance and modest maintenance needs suit an easy-care patio, where Festuca and lavender echo the seaside mood and well-drained containers manage heavy-rain spells for relaxed beginners |
Styling ideas
- Seaside-Veranda Trio – Combine this rose in a 50 litre tub with blue Festuca and a compact lavender to echo sky, sea and sun – ideal for coastal veranda owners seeking a relaxed holiday feel.
- Golden-Entry Accent – Plant one by the front door with Coreopsis grandiflora and pale gravel mulch for a warm, tidy welcome – suited to homeowners wanting low-fuss kerb appeal.
- Shingle-Romantic Strip – Line a narrow shingle bed with evenly spaced bushes, backed by Euonymus fortunei ‘Minimus’ for evergreen calm – for those who like soft, feminine but structured planting.
- Cutting-Corner Niche – Group three plants in a sunny corner bed so you can harvest long, classic blooms for vases – perfect for hobby florists and home decorators.
- Patio-Mix Container – In a large half-barrel, underplant with sea kale and airy Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ for a breezy coastal look – aimed at beginners wanting a ready-made composition.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DICkarl, traded as Elisabeth von Thüringen Hybrid tea rose DICkarl; hybrid tea group, commercial tea hybrid rose, exhibition category currently unknown. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Germany in 2007 by Colin Dickson; parentage and breeding institution not recorded, initial distributor and formal registration or introduction years not available from current data. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, moderately dense plant with glossy dark green foliage, 50–75 cm high and 35–50 cm spread; moderately thorny stems, suited to beds, borders and containers where compact structure is valued. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, solitary, high-centred hybrid tea flowers with 26–39 petals; pointed buds and classic cut-rose profile, remontant with a generous second flush under suitable garden conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep red buds open to golden-orange petals edged red; colour lightens towards peach-rose with softened edging as blooms age; overall warm golden-yellow base with vivid orange and delicate red margins. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak to barely perceptible, so the variety is chosen mainly for its colour and flower form rather than scent, useful where strong perfume is not desired near seating areas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip set is generally low because of the double flowers; when present, hips are small, spherical, orange-red, around 10–14 mm in diameter, adding occasional late-season decorative interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA Zone 6b, benefits from standard rose care in damp or cool seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; typical spacing 25–45 cm depending on use, densities around 12.8–14.7 plants/m²; moderate maintenance, occasionally needs plant protection and seasonal pruning. |
ELISABETH VON THÜRINGEN offers compact elegance, long-season blooms and enduring own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-care, small-space coastal or family gardens where you prefer simple enjoyment over complex upkeep.
