RED NOSTALGIE – red hybrid tea rose - Evers
Bring a touch of seaside glamour to a small family garden or coastal veranda with RED NOSTALGIE, a velvety deep-red hybrid tea rose bred by Rosen Tantau for refined, classic borders and elegant cut flowers. Its upright habit and dense, dark green foliage give reliable structure even in breezy, exposed spots, offering gentle shelter as it copes well with blustery conditions and manages wind and rain on coastal plots. Large, cup-shaped blooms appear singly on strong stems, ideal for taking indoors after an afternoon on the shingle, while remontant flowering provides repeated colour from early summer well into autumn. As an own-root plant, it offers reassuring longevity, steady regrowth after harsh winters, and a stable shape that settles gradually without complicated pruning. Planted in a 40–50 litre container with good drainage or in well-prepared soil, you can expect a calm, predictable development – roots establishing in the first year, stronger shoots and more flowers in the second, and full ornamental presence by the third season.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Feature rose in a coastal-style front garden |
The upright, medium-tall habit and dense dark-green foliage provide a tidy, formal outline that suits small Cornish or Devon front gardens, where one or two bushes can give refined street-side impact without dominating the space; ideal for the busy homeowner. |
| Statement container on a sheltered veranda |
Planted in a 40–50 litre container with drainage, RED NOSTALGIE forms strong, deep roots that anchor it against gusts while keeping maintenance simple, so you mostly water, feed, and enjoy the flowers; well suited to the time-poor balcony-gardener. |
| Cut-flower source for indoor arrangements |
Large, beautifully shaped blooms on long, straight stems make this hybrid tea an easy home cut-flower source, providing classic dark-red roses for vases and table settings across the season with only modest deadheading; perfect for the home flower-lover. |
| Season-long focal point near seating areas |
Remontant flowering means waves of deep-red blooms from early summer into autumn, so a single plant near a bench or veranda table offers colour and interest for months rather than weeks, even in modest spaces; reassuring for the relaxed garden-user. |
| Own-root planting for long-term garden structure |
As an own-root rose, it ages evenly, reshoots reliably from the base, and avoids the unpredictability of grafted stock, giving a stable outline that can serve as a permanent accent in a family garden bed; attractive for the long-term planner. |
| Coastal bed with managed drainage |
Once established in well-drained yet moisture-retentive soil, its root system anchors the plant firmly, helping it cope with brisk sea breezes and passing showers typical of coastal gardens with thoughtful water management; practical for the seaside gardener. |
| Part-shaded terrace or courtyard corner |
Tolerance of partial shade lets you position RED NOSTALGIE where it enjoys morning or late-afternoon sun but some midday protection, fitting the reality of many urban courtyards and shared family spaces; convenient for the compact-garden owner. |
| Formal, low-maintenance border backbone |
The upright framework and dense foliage create a simple, repeatable unit along paths or fences; once routine feeding and necessary plant protection are in place, little reshaping is needed, easing long-term care for the beginner gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Shingle-Elegance – dot RED NOSTALGIE through a light shingle bed with sea kale and blue Festuca for a smart coastal look – ideal for design-conscious seaside homeowners
- Veranda-Boudoir – grow one plant in a large cream container beside a bistro set, pairing with soft pink Geranium sanguineum – suited to romantic terrace users
- Crimson-Focus – place as a single specimen in a small front bed with low yarrow and creeping bugle as a dark carpet – perfect for small-plot urban gardeners
- Windbreak-Nook – line two or three along a low fence near a seating corner to create a sheltered, flower-framed spot – good for families seeking privacy
- Cutting-Corner – group three plants in a sunny, well-drained square for a steady supply of stems for the vase – appealing to home floristry enthusiasts
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as TANtumleh, marketed as Red Nostalgie – Hybrid tea rose – TANtumleh; ARS exhibition name Helmut Kohl Rose, premium silver quality rating. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers at Rosen Tantau, Germany; parentage not published; bred, registered and introduced in 1996, with Rosen Tantau as both breeder and initial distributor. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea, typically 85–115 cm tall and 60–80 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark-green foliage and plentiful prickles; forms a compact, vertical accent suitable for borders and feature plantings. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals and a slight to medium-high centre, generally borne singly; remontant, giving a strong second flush and further repeats under suitable care. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Velvety, saturated deep-red flowers with uniform colouring; buds glossy deep crimson, petals deepening to dark burgundy before fading, with edges sometimes wine-red; colour holds well in sun without marked fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance described as mild and discreet, a light rose scent rather than dominating; suitable for close seating areas where strong perfume is not desired, yet lending a gentle background note. |
| Hip characteristics |
Double flowers limit hip set, but occasional ovoid red hips of about 15–21 mm may develop; hips are mainly ornamental and not typically a prominent feature of this cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); needs regular plant protection, being moderately susceptible to mildew and black spot and very sensitive to rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in well-drained soil with steady moisture; suitable for borders, containers, specimen use and cutting. Allow around 50–80 cm spacing depending on role; regular feeding and disease monitoring recommended. |
RED NOSTALGIE offers elegant deep-red blooms on an upright, space-saving plant with season-long flowering and dependable own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for enduring structure and colour in smaller gardens or verandas.
