REMEMBER ME™ – copper-orange tea-hybrid rose - Cocker
Let REMEMBER ME™ bring a touch of seaside sunset warmth to your garden with its copper-orange hybrid tea blooms, ideal for enjoying a sheltered cup of tea after breezy coastal walks and for creating a sense of refreshment in small family spaces. This upright, medium-height rose fits comfortably into average gardens and larger containers, settling in securely even where strong winds test your planting, as its roots gradually anchor the plant and cope well with challenging drainage and weather. Own-root cultivation supports reliable longevity, giving you a bush that matures steadily rather than peaking quickly, while its remontant flowering habit offers generous repeats of high-centred, exhibition-style blooms through the season. You can expect a natural development over three years, with roots establishing first, then stronger shoots, and finally full ornamental impact and bloom quality. Medium maintenance makes it manageable for hobby gardeners who are willing to snip off spent blooms for a tidier finish and enjoy armfuls of cut flowers. Its dense, dark green foliage sets off the coppery petals beautifully, and the pleasantly spicy yet restrained fragrance adds a gentle extra layer of enjoyment on sunny patios and verandas. For coastal-inspired planting, it partners well with silvery grasses and drought-tolerant companions to create a relaxed, nautical look without demanding complicated care routines.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Feature rose in a small family flower bed |
The upright, medium-sized habit fits neatly into modest front or back gardens, giving a clear focal point without overwhelming surrounding plants. Repeated copper-orange blooms provide colour structure that children and adults can enjoy together, especially for beginners. |
| Coastal-style veranda in a large container |
In a sheltered spot, a 40–50 litre container allows REMEMBER ME™ to root deeply and stand up well to coastal breezes while you manage watering more easily than in open sandy ground, suiting relaxed seating areas for busy. |
| Cut-flower source near the kitchen or back door |
High-centred, exhibition-type blooms with long stems make this variety excellent for vases; planting it where you pass daily means you can cut fresh flowers quickly without trekking across the garden, a pleasure for home-arranging enthusiasts. |
| Sunny mixed border with silvers and grasses |
The warm copper-orange flowers contrast beautifully with grey foliage and fine-textured grasses, giving a sophisticated, low-fuss look that still feels informal, ideal for homeowners who want polish without complexity, especially style-conscious couples. |
| Specimen rose in a small front garden |
Planted as a single specimen with enough breathing space, its dark glossy leaves and changing flower tones add kerb appeal through much of the season, suiting those who want a tidy, welcoming entrance but limited time for detailed upkeep, often urban owners. |
| Coastal garden bed in breezy, exposed conditions |
This rose copes well once established, providing reliable structure in gardens where wind and rain can flatten floppier perennials, as its root system anchors it securely even when weather and drainage are challenging for coastal-region gardeners. |
| Family seating area near a terrace or lawn |
The gentle spicy-fruity fragrance and repeated flowering add background atmosphere without being overpowering, creating a calm backdrop while children play and adults talk, which suits families wanting understated comfort rather than high-maintenance showpieces for everyday relaxation. |
| Long-lived rose in a stable, permanent planting |
As an own-root plant, it regenerates well from the base over time, avoiding the ageing problems of grafted roses and giving a dependable framework that matures over several seasons, appealing to those planning ahead for long-term investment. |
Styling ideas
- Shingle-Retreat – Plant in a large tub with pale pebbles as a mulch, echoing a Cornish or Devon beach, perfect for coastal veranda owners seeking low-fuss seaside character – coastal-style lovers.
- Sunset-Ribbon – Thread REMEMBER ME™ through a mixed border with blue Festuca and lavender to create a warm–cool colour contrast – homeowners who enjoy relaxed yet coordinated planting.
- Tea-Corner – Place one containerised plant beside bistro seating near the back door so you can enjoy the blooms and subtle fragrance during everyday tea breaks – busy urban dwellers.
- Copper-Showpiece – Use as a single specimen framed by low, soft Gypsophila to highlight its exhibition-style flowers – hobby gardeners who like occasional cutting and simple display.
- Family-Runway – Line a short path with a pair or trio at recommended spacing for a welcoming entrance that children can admire on the way in – families who want colour without complex care.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as COCdestin and marketed as REMEMBER ME™, a copper-orange exhibition-type hybrid tea belonging to the Hybrid tea rose commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Anne Gowan Cocker of James Cocker & Sons Ltd in Scotland, 1984, from the cross ‘Alexander’ × ‘Silver Jubilee’, introduced and registered in the same year. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, medium-height bush reaching about 95–125 cm with a 75–105 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, dark green, glossy foliage that forms a solid, structured presence in beds. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals on mainly solitary stems, classic pointed-bud hybrid tea form, flowering repeatedly with a generous second flush suitable for cutting and display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Copper-orange with a subtle brownish cast; buds dark copper-brown, opening bronze-orange, then shifting to duller orange and brick-red tones, with some lightening in strong sun yet generally good colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild but noticeable fragrance with a pleasantly spicy, fruity character, adding a refined scent without overwhelming nearby seating areas, particularly appreciated at close range on calm, warm days. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually sparse because of the very double flowers; where present, small ellipsoid orange-red hips around 10–14 mm may develop, adding limited but discreet late-season interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b), with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat if regularly watered, particularly during drier summer spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil; recommended spacings range from 55–100 cm depending on use, with 2.5–2.9 plants/m² for mass planting and regular deadheading for optimal repeat flowering. |
REMEMBER ME™ offers warm copper-orange blooms, dependable repeat flowering and an own-root form that matures into a long-lived, stable shrub; consider it if you want lasting colour with manageable care.
