Rosa Hansestadt Rostock ('Tan04603') | Floribunda Rose
Rose Hansestadt Rostock (syn. Rosa Queen Bee) (floribunda)
Warm amber, apricot and soft salmon tones give this Floribunda a particularly rich colour palette, with individual blooms developing slightly different shades as they open. The double flowers are carried in generous clusters, creating a full display rather than relying on occasional single blooms.
Flowering repeatedly from June through to October, Rosa ‘Hansestadt Rostock’ combines that long flowering season with glossy, dark green foliage, which provides a strong backdrop to the softer orange and apricot shades.
A light, sweet floral fragrance adds gentle scent, but one of its strongest practical qualities is its naturally good disease resistance. The foliage shows particularly good defence against common rose problems including blackspot and mildew, making this a useful Floribunda for gardeners looking for reliable performance with less intervention.
Its bushy habit and plentiful clustered flowers make this lovely rose well suited to beds, borders and larger groups where a sustained splash of warm colour is wanted. With repeat flowering, healthy foliage and its distinctive blend of amber, apricot and salmon, it is an easy-going choice for a long summer display.
All our roses are grown in an open field and then dug up when the weather conditions are right in October or November. Some suppliers send out their roses as 'bare root' plants (i.e. without pots or compost), but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. As they are dormant throughout the winter, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when you take them out of their pots.
The roses can be kept in their pots throughout the winter provided they are kept well fed and watered, however ideally they should be planted out as soon as possible. They will already have been cut back so no further pruning will be required, apart from snipping off any tips that have died back. Routine pruning can begin in late winter the year after planting.
Flowering repeatedly from June through to October, Rosa ‘Hansestadt Rostock’ combines that long flowering season with glossy, dark green foliage, which provides a strong backdrop to the softer orange and apricot shades.
A light, sweet floral fragrance adds gentle scent, but one of its strongest practical qualities is its naturally good disease resistance. The foliage shows particularly good defence against common rose problems including blackspot and mildew, making this a useful Floribunda for gardeners looking for reliable performance with less intervention.
Its bushy habit and plentiful clustered flowers make this lovely rose well suited to beds, borders and larger groups where a sustained splash of warm colour is wanted. With repeat flowering, healthy foliage and its distinctive blend of amber, apricot and salmon, it is an easy-going choice for a long summer display.
All our roses are grown in an open field and then dug up when the weather conditions are right in October or November. Some suppliers send out their roses as 'bare root' plants (i.e. without pots or compost), but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. As they are dormant throughout the winter, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when you take them out of their pots.
The roses can be kept in their pots throughout the winter provided they are kept well fed and watered, however ideally they should be planted out as soon as possible. They will already have been cut back so no further pruning will be required, apart from snipping off any tips that have died back. Routine pruning can begin in late winter the year after planting.
How to care for Rosa Hansestadt Rostock ('Tan04603') (F):
If planting in winter, choose a frost-free spell when the soil is not frozen. Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plant's roots and mix in a generous amount of composted organic matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka replant disease).
Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the 'bud union' (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from where the shoots emerge) is at soil level. You can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they are at the right height, back-fill the hole, firming the soil down gently before watering the plant well.
Water generously until well established, and apply a specialist rose fertiliser (following the manufacturer's instructions) each spring. They will also benefit from a generous mulch of composted farmyard manure in spring, but make sure this is kept away from the stems. Allow space between plants to encourage good air circulation, which helps prevent fungal problems such as black spot and mildew.
While wearing tough gloves, prune in late winter or early spring, removing any dead, damaged or weak-looking stems completely. Floribunda roses flower best on strong new growth, so shorten the remaining stems by about one-third to one-half, cutting just above an outward-facing bud. This encourages a tidy, open shape and plenty of flowering shoots. Deadhead faded blooms regularly through the summer to promote repeat flowering and keep the plant looking tidy.
Unlike hybrid tea roses, floribundas don’t need very hard pruning or regular removal of older stems — just focus on maintaining a balanced, healthy framework and removing any congested or crossing growth as needed.
Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the 'bud union' (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from where the shoots emerge) is at soil level. You can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they are at the right height, back-fill the hole, firming the soil down gently before watering the plant well.
Water generously until well established, and apply a specialist rose fertiliser (following the manufacturer's instructions) each spring. They will also benefit from a generous mulch of composted farmyard manure in spring, but make sure this is kept away from the stems. Allow space between plants to encourage good air circulation, which helps prevent fungal problems such as black spot and mildew.
While wearing tough gloves, prune in late winter or early spring, removing any dead, damaged or weak-looking stems completely. Floribunda roses flower best on strong new growth, so shorten the remaining stems by about one-third to one-half, cutting just above an outward-facing bud. This encourages a tidy, open shape and plenty of flowering shoots. Deadhead faded blooms regularly through the summer to promote repeat flowering and keep the plant looking tidy.
Unlike hybrid tea roses, floribundas don’t need very hard pruning or regular removal of older stems — just focus on maintaining a balanced, healthy framework and removing any congested or crossing growth as needed.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This rose is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
