CLAUDE MONET™ – yellow-red tea hybrid rose
Imagine an afternoon tea corner framed by romantic blooms: CLAUDE MONET™ is a refined hybrid tea rose whose painterly yellow and raspberry-pink stripes bring a soft, cottage charm to even the smallest family garden. Bred for reliability, it offers remontant flowering with generous second flushes and a light, fruity fragrance that never overwhelms. This own-root, container-grown plant is easy to establish and, over the seasons, rewards you with a stable, long-lived display, even where breezy conditions and frequent showers test lesser roses. In year one it concentrates on roots, year two on leafy shoots, and by year three it settles into its full ornamental value with dependable colour and upright, compact structure. Its disease resistance supports low-intervention care, while the medium-sized, semi-double blooms are neat enough for borders yet substantial enough as cut flowers, giving you a versatile, easy-care centrepiece for a cosy, storybook garden.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front to mid border in a family cottage-style garden |
The compact, upright habit and moderate foliage density make it ideal for front to mid borders where it will not swamp neighbouring perennials, yet still offers clear, painterly blooms at eye level; remontant flowering keeps the border lively across the season for the busy home gardener |
| Low rose hedge along a path or driveway |
Planted at about 45 cm, CLAUDE MONET™ forms a low, rhythmical line of striped blooms and glossy dark green leaves, giving gentle formality without appearing stiff, and its mild fragrance adds a discreet welcome near entrances for the traditional-style homeowner |
| Feature rose in a small urban garden bed |
The striking variegated flowers create a focal point without needing a large planting area, and good disease resistance reduces the need for spraying where close neighbours and limited time make low-maintenance, tidy plants essential for the time-pressed town gardener |
| Large container on terrace, balcony or patio |
Grown in a 40–50 litre pot, its upright form is easy to manage, and remontant flowering ensures repeated colour close to seating areas, while the mild, fruity fragrance remains pleasant in smaller spaces for the balcony and patio owner |
| Cutting patch for home arrangements |
Solitary, long-stemmed hybrid tea blooms in a generous size lend themselves to vases and table settings, and the repeated flushes provide a steady supply of stems through summer without sacrificing garden display for the home flower arranger |
| Cottage-style mixed planting with climbers and shrubs |
The medium height slots easily between taller shrubs and climbers such as clematis or Virginia creeper, with its striped petals echoing other flower colours to create a layered, storybook effect well suited to relaxed, informal layouts for the cottage-garden enthusiast |
| Family garden with limited care time |
Resistant to black spot, mildew and rust, it performs reliably with simple pruning and basic feeding, ideal where regular spraying is not wanted and weekend time in the garden is short for the busy family household |
| Exposed, rain-prone sites with reliable anchoring |
Once established on its own roots, the plant develops a stable framework and root system that anchors it well, helping it withstand showery, breezy conditions common in many UK gardens, while maintaining a consistent, ornamental shape for the practical garden planner |
Styling ideas
- Artist’sBorder – Combine CLAUDE MONET™ with soft pink geraniums and airy grasses to echo its brushstroke petals – ideal for those seeking a painterly edge to a small border.
- TeaCorner – Plant near a bench with lavender and white campanulas so remontant blooms and gentle scent frame your afternoon tea spot – perfect for lovers of romantic seating nooks.
- StripedHedge – Use as a short hedge, underplanting with low catmint to pick up the raspberry tones of the flowers – suited to families wanting subtle structure without hard lines.
- PatioGallery – Grow one or two plants in 40–50 litre terracotta pots with trailing thyme at the base for a living “exhibition” of hybrid tea blooms – a good choice for balcony or terrace gardeners.
- CuttingPatch – Dedicate a small sunlit square with grid spacing so you can harvest long-stemmed flowers while keeping a colourful display outdoors – appealing to home florists who like effortless bouquets.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as JACdesa, marketed as CLAUDE MONET™ in the Les Roses de peintres® collection, approved exhibition name Claude Monet for show and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jack E. Christensen in the United States, circa 1991; introduced in 1992 by Jackson & Perkins (USA) and Delbard in France, with parentage recorded as unknown. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage on upright, 80–110 cm canes, spreading 45–65 cm; moderately thorny stems, spent blooms often require deadheading due to weak self-cleaning. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped hybrid tea blooms with a medium-high centre, usually solitary; 13–25 petals per flower, large size around 7–10 cm diameter, with reliable remontant repeat flushes. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Lemon-yellow base with carmine to raspberry striping; buds dark red with yellow streaks, blooms fade through cream-yellow to pale pink pastels, with medium colour retention and changing tones as flowers age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, restrained fragrance with a slightly sweet fruity character; sufficient for close enjoyment near seating or paths without dominating, suitable for those preferring subtle rather than strong scent. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces spherical red hips about 10–14 mm across in moderate numbers, adding discreet late-season interest where some fruit is welcome but not a dominant ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with USDA zone 6b, tolerating about −21 to −18 °C; documented resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, though no specific data on heat or drought tolerance are available. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions; suitable for borders, edging, containers and cutting; plant at 45–55 cm for lines or 3.3–3.8 plants/m² in groupings, with low maintenance needs and simple pruning. |
CLAUDE MONET™ offers painterly striped blooms, reliable repeat flowering and sound disease resistance on a long-lived own-root plant, making it a graceful, low-fuss choice for those refining a romantic family garden.
