YELLOW - RED – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - Warriner
Let this hybrid tea bring a touch of coastal sunlight to your garden, its high‑centred blooms glowing yellow and red like shells warmed on a Cornish beach, while its vigorous growth and reliable remontant flowering keep colour returning from early summer to autumn. Bred for resilience, it copes calmly with brisk British weather, giving you a steady display with minimal maintenance. Own‑root robustness means a naturally long‑lived shrub that can regenerate after harsh seasons, settling in securely even where breezes help manage moisture and provide gentle airflow around the foliage. In a roomy 40–50 litre container on a veranda or in open ground, it develops a solid framework and deep root system for dependable stability. Over the first year it concentrates on roots, the second year on stronger shoots, and by the third year it offers its full impact as a shining focal point. Enjoy its medium, fruity fragrance as you relax outdoors, knowing your rose is built to last.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda container (40–50 litres or larger) |
Ideal for a sheltered, sunny veranda where a single pot can provide months of bright colour and scent; good heat tolerance and upright growth suit exposed, breezy corners with managed moisture and reliable anchoring in windy weather – beginners and busy veranda owners |
| Front‑of‑border focal point |
The striking yellow‑red blooms and glossy mid‑green foliage stand out against gravel or pale paving, giving a “seaside promenade” feel while the upright habit keeps paths clear and maintenance straightforward – family gardeners seeking easy drama |
| Cut‑flower corner in a small garden |
High‑centred, exhibition‑style flowers on strong stems make excellent cut blooms, so a compact planting by the patio can supply vases for the house without needing complex pruning regimes – homeowners who love home‑grown bouquets |
| Low‑input, long‑term specimen rose |
Good disease resistance and own‑root vigour mean a stable, long‑lived shrub that bounces back well after tough seasons, reducing the need for spraying or frequent replacement – climate‑conscious, time‑pressed gardeners |
| Small family lawn or play‑area edge |
Its moderate size and upright shape fit comfortably into average gardens, adding colour without dominating, while the relatively low maintenance regime suits gardens shared with children and pets – families wanting reliable colour |
| Sunny, sheltered coastal-style bed |
Plant in free‑draining soil with decorative shingle and drought‑tolerant companions to echo a beachside look; the rose’s heat tolerance and remontant flowering keep the scene lively through summer – coastal-style enthusiasts |
| Mixed planting with grasses and foliage plants |
The warm flower tones contrast beautifully with silver or blue grasses and cool foliage, while the rose’s compact, upright frame gives structure among looser plants without needing complex staking – design‑conscious hobby gardeners |
| Low‑effort hedge or repeated planting line |
Planted at hedge spacing, the uniform height and repeat flowering create a colourful boundary that needs only basic pruning and light deadheading to stay tidy season after season – owners wanting structure with little work |
Styling ideas
- Harbour‑Veranda Accent – site one rose in a 40–50 litre tub with pale shingle mulch and a simple bistro set for a relaxed, seaside‑balcony feel – ideal for balcony and veranda owners.
- Shell‑Path Border – line a short garden path with these roses interplanted with Festuca or Carex to echo dune grasses and guide guests towards a seating area – perfect for small family gardens.
- Cornish‑Tea Corner – combine the rose with lavender and a low bench to create a fragrant, wind‑sheltered nook where you can enjoy afternoon tea outdoors – suited to homeowners who value calm spaces.
- Sunset‑Ribbon Hedge – repeat‑plant along a front fence so the yellow‑red blooms form a glowing band above gravel or cobbles, giving structure with minimal upkeep – great for busy urban gardeners.
- Exhibition‑Cut Patch – group several plants in a sunny bed near the back door so perfect buds are easy to cut for indoor vases, bringing colour and scent straight into the home – made for cut‑flower lovers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as JACrite; marketed as YELLOW - RED – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - Warriner, exhibition name ‘Rio Samba’, a bi‑coloured yellow‑red garden and cut‑flower variety. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by William A. Warriner for Jackson & Perkins, United States, from ‘Unnamed seedling’ × ‘Sunbright’; registered 1991, introduced 1992, now supplied as an own‑root, container‑grown shrub. |
| Awards and recognition |
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 1993, reflecting strong garden performance, decorative value and reliability across a range of conditions in independent North American trials. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea, around 75–105 cm tall and 80–110 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid‑green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a well‑branched, balanced shrub in average UK gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double blooms with 26–39 petals, typically borne singly on stems; classic high‑centred, pointed buds with strong cut‑rose character, remontant with a generous second flush in good conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm golden‑yellow base with vivid scarlet‑red petal edges; ARS YR, RHS 11A outer, 45A inner; colours soften in strong sun from bright yellow and crimson to pale gold and reddish‑orange tones. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fresh, fruity fragrance of medium strength, noticeable on warm, still days and around seating areas; designed primarily as an ornamental and cut‑flower rose rather than a pollinator resource. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, decorative yellow‑red hips, about 10–14 mm in diameter, adding a modest seasonal interest in late season where some flowers are left uncut after the main flowering flushes. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates heat and regular summer dry spells if watered; hardy to about −26 to −23 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA Zone 5b conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny, open positions with well‑drained soil; spacing 55–100 cm depending on use; suitable for borders, specimen planting and cutting; low maintenance when mulched and watered in dry spells. |
YELLOW - RED – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - Warriner offers vivid bicolour blooms, reliable repeat flowering and durable own-root strength, making it a long-lived, low-effort highlight for compact coastal-style gardens and verandas; consider it for your next planting plan.
