LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose – Braun
Brought to you as an easy, own-root shrub for the family garden, LARA™ settles into borders and larger containers with reassuring stability, offering generous golden-yellow blooms on a compact, upright plant that suits front lawns, patios and paths equally well. Its reliable health and low-input nature make it a calm, dependable choice if you prefer relaxed gardening with fewer spray routines, even where breezy, damp weather demands a rose with solid leaf resilience and good disease resistance. The semi-double flowers open from classic, pointed buds into elegant cups, delivering a soft, traditional rose fragrance that feels perfectly at home beside cottage-style planting and a simple afternoon-tea arbour. Because it is raised on its own roots, the plant thickens steadily from the base, renewing itself after pruning and quietly extending its lifespan over the years. In an average-sized, clay or chalk-based family plot it copes well with regular pruning or light shaping, and will repeat flower through summer and early autumn with satisfying abundance as your garden matures from first planting to a settled, romantic retreat over time.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Small to medium mixed border in a family garden |
LARA™ keeps a neat, upright outline around 95–130 cm, ideal for average front or back gardens where you want structure without dominating the space. Its long-lived own-root framework means it slowly builds presence year after year with little need for complex pruning – reassuring for beginners and busy households, including the hobby gardener. |
| Informal cottage-style rose bed by a seating area |
The golden-yellow, cup-shaped blooms and mild classic scent bring a soft, romantic feel beside benches, pergolas or an afternoon tea corner. Long intervals of repeat flowering mean you enjoy colour over a long season without deadheading becoming a chore, perfect for those who like a storybook mood but light garden duties, appealing to the cottage-lover. |
| Low-maintenance family front garden focal shrub |
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust allows you to keep the front garden smart with minimal spraying, even in wetter, wind-exposed streets. Planted as a single specimen by the path or drive, it gives reliable ornamental value and ages gracefully on its own roots, suiting the busy homeowner. |
| Row planting along paths, drives or garden boundaries |
Recommended planting distances (about 50–60 cm in a row) allow you to create an even, hedge-like rhythm of colour plus a gentle sense of enclosure. Upright growth and glossy dark foliage form a tidy green backdrop outside the main flowering periods, which works well for those planning simple, repeatable layouts, supporting the planner. |
| Containers and large terrace planters |
In a pot of at least 40–50 litres, LARA™ provides a structured, upright rose for patios or roof terraces where soil is limited. Its own-root habit responds well to periodic renewal pruning, and the plant anchors firmly in the compost, making it a reassuring choice for those wanting roses close to the house, especially the urban gardener. |
| Traditional kitchen garden edge or herb border |
The warm yellow flowers complement herbs such as thyme and marjoram, while the moderately thorny, upright stems help define paths or vegetable beds. Long-term durability on its own roots supports the perennial framework of a kitchen garden without frequent replanting, which appeals to the kitchen-gardener. |
| Sites exposed to regular rain and breeze |
Strong foliar health and solid disease resistance mean leaves stay attractive even under frequent showers and wind, where lesser roses can quickly look tired. Once rooted in well-drained soil or a raised bed, it remains visually stable with modest care, a practical benefit for the weather-conscious. |
| Wildlife-friendly, but orderly, family planting |
Semi-double flowers offer moderate access to pollen for visiting insects, and in late season the plant forms neat red hips that add colour and seasonal interest without overwhelming the border. This balance of tidiness and soft wildlife value suits the traditional yet nature-aware family-buyer. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Romantic Row – Plant a loose line of LARA™ along a path with saxifrage and thyme at the front, giving repeat yellow blooms and tidy structure with low maintenance – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage charm.
- Tea-Corner Focus – Use a single shrub in a large container beside a small bistro set, pairing with soft lavender and herbs to enjoy fragrance and colour close to seating – perfect for balcony and patio relaxers.
- Kitchen-Garden Frame – Mark the entrance to vegetable beds with pairs of LARA™, adding herbs between to echo its golden tones and glossy foliage – suited to home growers who like order with romance.
- Front-Garden Welcome – Group three plants in a triangle near the front door, underplanted with low mounds of saxifrage for spring and a long summer of yellow roses – attractive for families wanting easy kerb appeal.
- Boundary Accent – Space plants at hedge distance along a low fence, mixing with evergreen shrubs so the roses provide seasonal colour without intensive care – a good option for time-poor but style-conscious owners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
LARA™ is a yellow hybrid tea rose from the Hybrid Tea group; commercial type and group both hybrid tea rose, marketed as LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose – Braun for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Marco Braun with breeding year recorded as 2012; exact parentage, breeding company, introduction and registration years are not documented, but cultivar authenticity for this plant material is verified. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Forms an upright, bushy shrub around 95–130 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and medium prickliness; suitable for hedging, mass planting or solitary garden use. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double hybrid tea blooms with 13–25 petals, large flower size around 7–10 cm, classically shaped cups with a medium-high centre, mainly borne singly on stems, with abundant repeat flowering through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich golden-yellow base with delicate amber hues; buds deep yellow, opening intense golden before gently fading to buttery and creamy-yellow edges, retaining colour well under normal garden light and temperature conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Displays a mild, classic rose fragrance that is noticeable yet discreet, adding a traditional scent near seating areas without becoming overpowering, suitable for family gardens and close-to-house planting. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces ellipsoidal red hips in moderate quantities, around 12–18 mm in diameter; hips add subtle late-season decorative interest and can be left on the plant for autumn colour in mixed borders or hedges. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Shows good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, reducing need for treatments; hardy approximately to –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b), suitable for most UK regions with normal winter protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low maintenance with minimal intervention required; plant 50–60 cm apart in rows or 90 cm as a specimen, around 2.8–3.2 plants/m² in mass plantings, in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter for best establishment. |
LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose – Braun offers reliable disease resistance, long-lived own-root growth and repeat golden flowering, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a romantic yet easy-care garden retreat.
