EYE OF THE TIGER – yellow bedding floribunda rose - Warner
Imagine coming home from the beach, sand still on your shoes, and sitting down with afternoon tea behind a living windbreak of roses that glow like sun on shingle. EYE OF THE TIGER brings a fresh, seaside mood to small family gardens and coastal verandas, combining vigorous growth with floribunda clusters of sunshine-yellow blooms marked by a striking crimson-red eye. This compact, bushy rose is easy to site in a bright, sheltered corner where it can handle blustery days and salt-laden air with quietly reliable resilience. Planted as your own-root pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL in a border or a 40–50 litre container, it settles in with minimal fuss: building strong roots in the first year, then throwing ever-better shoots in year two, before reaching full ornamental value by its third summer, giving you long-lived, low-effort coastal colour.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Small coastal family garden bed |
The bushy, medium-height habit fills a modest border without overpowering nearby plants, while repeated clusters of yellow-and-red flowers keep the space cheerful through the season for low-effort enjoyment by beginners. |
| Salt-tolerant veranda container |
Well-suited to a 40–50 litre pot where its dense foliage and steady flowering give privacy and colour on breezy terraces, coping well with seaside wind and salt-laden air for busy coastal homeowners. |
| Low flowering hedge along a path |
Planting at hedge spacing creates a continuous, knee- to waist-high ribbon of colour that gently defines paths while staying easy to prune and refresh, an attractive solution for relaxed family gardens. |
| Long-season colour in mixed borders |
Its remontant habit provides a strong second flush, extending interest well beyond early summer so beds do not look tired, giving months of reliable bloom for time-poor urban gardeners. |
| Pollinator-friendly strip by a seating area |
Simple, open flowers with accessible stamens invite bees and other insects, adding movement and soft sound close to benches or tea tables, a gentle wildlife boost appreciated by nature-loving families. |
| Easy-care feature by the front door |
The moderate maintenance needs and self-cleaning tendency keep the plant presentable with only occasional deadheading and checks, creating a welcoming focal point that suits busier households. |
| Weather-resilient planting in exposed corners |
Compact, well-furnished growth anchors the plant firmly, so it stands up to typical British breezes and showery spells without collapsing, an advantage in open plots for coastal-style enthusiasts. |
| Long-lived own-root accent plant |
As an own-root rose it regenerates reliably from the base, avoiding graft failure and keeping its shape and flowering quality for many years, reassuring for those investing in enduring garden features. |
Styling ideas
- Shingle-border glow – Plant in a loose drift with sea kale and blue Festuca to echo Cornish shingle tones – ideal for coastal-style lovers wanting easy structure and long-season colour.
- Veranda focal pot – One specimen in a 50 litre container flanked by lavender softens a balcony or deck – suits beginners who want instant impact with manageable care.
- Sunny path ribbon – Line a front path with a low hedge, underplanting with creeping thyme for scent – perfect for families wanting a cheerful everyday welcome home.
- Wildlife tea corner – Combine with airy Gypsophila repens and Calamintha for a light, pollinator-friendly nook – good for hobby gardeners who enjoy bees buzzing around seating.
- Urban sunset bed – Mix with small Euonymus and silver grasses to create a warm yellow-and-cream theme – designed for busy urban owners needing a tidy, modern, low-fuss border.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Floribunda, Hybrid Hulthemia persica bedding rose; registered as CHEwbullseye, marketed as Eye of the Tiger, exhibition floribunda bush rose in the bedding rose commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Christopher Hugh Warner in the United Kingdom in 2006 from ‘Belting Pink’ × ‘Golden Age’; introduced 2015 via Pépinières de la Saulaie, reflecting modern UK breeding. |
| Awards and recognition |
RNRS Certificate of Merit St Albans 2014, Gold Standard 2015, First Prize Lyon 2015, Novelty Award New Zealand 2016, Public Award The Hague, confirming strong garden and show merit. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub with dense, glossy mid-green foliage, around 85–115 cm high and wide; moderately thorny, forming a rounded, well-furnished plant suited to beds, edging and low hedges. |
| Flower morphology |
Single, flat blooms with 5–12 petals in clusters, medium-sized at about 1.5–2.75 inches; remontant with a plentiful second flush, giving extended decorative value from early to late season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Sunshine-yellow petals with a deep carmine-red eye, ARS YB, RHS 14A outer and 53A inner; buds open bright yellow, then fade to buttery cream while the central eye softens from crimson to rose. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, discreet fragrance that adds a gentle floral note without dominating seating areas; ideal for those who prefer visual impact and pollinator value over strong perfume around patios. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small spherical hips, about 6–9 mm across, orange-red and globose; decorative only in moderation and not produced in overwhelming quantities on well-deadheaded plants. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −34 to −32 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4a); moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; tolerates summer heat but benefits from regular watering in extended dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers full sun, well-drained soil and moderate feeding; plant 85–95 cm apart in hedges or beds, 160 cm as a specimen, and use at least 40–50 litre containers for long-term potted culture. |
EYE OF THE TIGER offers compact, weather-tolerant growth, long-season colour and pollinator-friendly blooms on a durable own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed coastal and family gardens.
