RÉMY MARTIN® – orange hybrid tea rose – Royon
Imagine relaxing with afternoon tea behind a living windbreak of glowing blooms after a breezy walk collecting seashells, as RÉMY MARTIN® settles calmly into a coastal-style garden and copes steadily with gusty, salt-tinged weather. This tall, upright hybrid tea forms a naturally elegant screen, its copper‑orange, cognac‑toned flowers held well above dense, dark green foliage for a refined yet joyful impact even in smaller family gardens. Large, high‑centred blooms repeat reliably from early summer onwards, so you enjoy a long season of colour for cutting or simply admiring on your veranda. In a generous 40–50 litre container or well‑drained border it anchors securely, with own‑root vigour that supports steady growth, graceful regeneration after pruning, and a reassuringly long lifespan without demanding complicated care.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda in large containers |
In a 40–50 litre pot this rose develops a stable root system and upright framework, giving you generous, high-centred blooms without the fuss of in-ground planting, ideal for exposed yet cherished spaces for beginners. |
| Small family garden focal point |
The tall, statuesque habit and striking orange-gold colour create instant vertical interest from a single plant, so even a modest front or back garden can gain a clear, elegant centrepiece with minimal design effort for homeowners. |
| Cutting bed for home arrangements |
Long, straight stems and exhibition-type blooms make it easy to cut impressive flowers for vases, so you gain florist-style arrangements directly from the garden without needing specialist techniques for hobby-gardeners. |
| Sunny, sheltered coastal border |
Once established, the dense foliage and firm stems cope well with blustery seaside conditions, providing structure and colour where other plants might struggle, particularly along paths and seating areas for coastal-style-lovers. |
| Season-long colour by patios and seating |
Good remontancy means the first flush is followed by plentiful repeat flowering, ensuring your terrace or seating nook stays colourful over much of the summer with very little deadheading work for busy-urban-gardeners. |
| Low-chemical, breathable garden concept |
Moderate disease resistance and own-root resilience allow you to grow it with a lighter-touch spray regime, supporting a more relaxed, breathable planting style suited to family spaces for eco-conscious-buyers. |
| Long-term structural planting in beds |
On its own roots the plant forms a strong, enduring framework that can be pruned back and refreshed over many years without losing vigour, supporting a stable, long-lived design for long-term-planners. |
| Wind-filtering rose and grass combinations |
Planted with sea kale, Festuca and similar companions, its upright habit and dense foliage help diffuse coastal breezes while tall stems carry flowers above the movement of grasses, suiting relaxed, windy garden rooms for Cornwall-and-Devon-owners. |
Styling ideas
- Harbour-Veranda Glow – Place RÉMY MARTIN® in a 40–50 litre container with silver sea kale and blue Festuca for a salty, sunset palette – ideal for coastal-style lovers wanting an easy focal point.
- Cognac-Cut Garden – Line a narrow bed with three plants at specimen spacing to create a home cutting strip of exhibition blooms – perfect for hobby gardeners who enjoy arranging flowers indoors.
- Wind-Kissed Screen – Use a loose row near a seating area so tall stems and dense foliage gently filter breezes while blooms sit at eye level – suited to families seeking shelter without solid fencing.
- Shingle-Supper Corner – Combine with low lavender and sea-holly in a free-draining, shingle-style bed to echo Cornish and Devon shores – appealing to beginners aiming for a coastal look with simple upkeep.
- Sunset-Patio Accent – Position a single specimen near the back door or terrace steps for season-long colour on your daily route – ideal for busy urban owners who want impact from one reliable plant.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, Grandiflora type; registered as STARqueli, marketed as RÉMY MARTIN® Hybrid tea rose STARqueli; ARS exhibition name ‘Magic Lantern’ for show purposes. |
| Origin and breeding |
Sport of the yellow ‘Gold Medal’ rose, discovered by René Royon in France c.1993; introduced by Bear Creek Gardens, Inc. in 1994 and protected under US Plant Patent PP 8861. |
| Awards and recognition |
Successful exhibition variety with Princess of Show (East Bay Rose Society, 1999) and multiple Court of Show/Honour placings at American regional rose shows around 2000–2001. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, grandiflora-style habit reaching about 140–180 cm high and 80–120 cm wide; moderately thorny canes carry dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage that clothes stems well. |
| Flower morphology |
Very large, double, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, often borne 1–5 per stem; classic pointed buds open to exhibition-style flowers suited to cutting and display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Copper-tinged golden-orange blooms with peach and pink nuances; deeper in cooler weather, paler in strong sun; colour shifts from vivid copper-orange in new flowers to softer peach-pink as petals age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Softly sweet, restrained scent that complements rather than dominates; pleasant at close range on the plant or in a vase, without overwhelming nearby seating or dining areas in sheltered gardens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse due to the full double form; where present, small ellipsoid hips about 10–14 mm across develop, coloured orange-red (RHS 43B) and offering a light autumn accent. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b); tolerates typical UK winters, with moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust when grown in a sunny, well-aired position. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering in dry spells; medium maintenance with some deadheading and occasional plant protection, spaced 55–100 cm depending on garden use. |
RÉMY MARTIN® Hybrid tea rose STARqueli offers tall, elegant screening, long-season exhibition blooms and enduring own-root reliability; consider it if you seek a refined, easy-care feature rose for years ahead.
