MY NAN™ – coral pink hybrid tea rose – Ford
Sink into the cosy charm of MY NAN™, a coral‑pink hybrid tea rose created for relaxed afternoons and storybook garden corners. Large, high‑centred blooms in apricot, peach and pink unfold on a neat, upright bush that fits beautifully into the classic English cottage look, while its proven disease resistant nature keeps care pleasantly simple. As an own‑root plant it settles in securely, building a deep, anchored framework that supports a long, reliable life with stable flowering year after year. Once planted in well‑prepared soil – even where drainage needs attention in heavier ground and coastal weather can bring wind and rain – it rewards you with abundant repeat flushes that lend a gentle, “girly” romance to borders, paths and kitchen gardens. The robust framework is forgiving of pruning style, whether you prefer light shaping or harder winter cuts, and the blooms are ideal for cutting so you can enjoy them indoors as well. Container growers can also create a welcoming, intimate terrace with this rose in a generous 40–50 litre pot, where its upright habit and remontant flowering make it an easy, long‑term companion. Over time, the own‑root system moves naturally from establishing itself below ground in the first year to stronger top growth in the second, before reaching full ornamental value by about the third season, giving you a lasting, low‑effort rose that gently matures with your garden style.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Key feature rose in a family cottage border |
Its upright, bushy habit and medium height make MY NAN™ ideal as a central feature in a small to medium border, where large, coral‑pink blooms are easy to enjoy from the house or terrace. Suits those seeking easy-care romance |
| Low‑maintenance rose hedge along a path or lawn |
Regular repeat flowering and good disease resistance provide colour with minimal spraying or fuss, while recommended 50–60 cm spacing forms a soft, traditional hedge that frames paths and lawns without overwhelming the space. Ideal for busy homeowners |
| Cut‑flower corner near the kitchen garden |
The high‑centred, pointed buds and long‑stemmed, solitary blooms are classic cut‑rose quality, producing elegant stems for the vase throughout the season, close at hand to the kitchen door. Perfect for home flower arrangers |
| Statement container on patio, terrace or front step |
Planted in a 40–50 litre pot with regular watering, MY NAN™ makes an inviting focal point at entrances or seating areas, its upright habit and long flowering season giving dependable colour where borders are limited. Best for urban balcony gardeners |
| Long‑term “heirloom” rose in a family garden |
The own‑root form supports a naturally long lifespan and reliable regeneration after pruning or winter, building strength year by year without the risk of rootstock shoots taking over. Reassuring for sentimental family gardeners |
| Mixed cottage border with perennials and shrubs |
Coral‑peach blooms with pink edges blend gracefully with soft blues and creams, pairing well with plants like globe thistle and cottage perennials, while its disease resistance keeps maintenance low among mixed plantings. Designed for cottage-style lovers |
| Roses in heavier soils or exposed, breezier plots |
The bushy, moderately thorny framework offers stable anchoring, and as an own‑root plant it settles reliably even where you must improve drainage in heavier soil and cope with blustery, rain‑laden weather. Helpful for challenging-site gardeners |
| Flexible pruning schemes in busy household gardens |
This robust hybrid tea responds well to both lighter annual trims and more traditional hard pruning, while the own‑root structure quickly sends up new shoots, maintaining shape and flowering even if work is occasionally delayed. Suited to time-poor beginners |
Styling ideas
- Tea-on-the-lawn border – Plant MY NAN™ in a short row near a seating area, underplant with soft catmint and lavender for a scented edge – for families who enjoy afternoon tea outdoors
- Kitchen-garden cutting row – Line a sunny veg-plot edge with MY NAN™, interspersed with Verbena ‘Pink Spires’ for vertical accents – for home cooks who like to bring roses indoors
- Romantic cottage trio – Group three bushes in a loose triangle with dwarf honeysuckle groundcover to knit the soil and highlight the blooms – for those creating a traditional cottage vignette
- Front-door welcome pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme and violas cascading over the rim – for homeowners wanting impact at the entrance
- Pastel tapestry border – Mix MY NAN™ with blue globe thistle, soft grasses and pale foxgloves to echo its coral‑peach tones – for gardeners seeking a gentle, storybook colour palette
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
MY NAN™ – coral pink hybrid tea rose; commercial type hybrid tea, group Hybrid Tea; breeder registration not recorded; marketed as MY NAN™ – coral pink hybrid tea rose – Ford in consumer trade. |
| Origin and breeding |
Hybrid tea rose bred by John Ford, breeding year recorded as 2020; parentage data not available; breeding company and initial distributor not documented in current records. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub to around 85–115 cm tall and 80–110 cm wide; moderately dense, glossy, medium‑green foliage; moderately thorny stems; weak self‑cleaning so spent blooms benefit from deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high‑centred blooms with 26–39 petals on mostly solitary stems; classic pointed‑bud hybrid tea form; strong remontant habit with abundant second flowering; typical flower size in the large (L) range. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Coral‑pink overall effect, with vivid orange‑apricot centres opening to peach‑cream and pink edges that fade to powdery ivory; colour retention moderate, with attractive tonal shifts as blooms age on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No reliable fragrance description or strength rating currently available; MY NAN™ should be selected primarily for its colour, flower form, garden performance and ease of cultivation rather than scent. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally sparse due to fully double blooms; when present, hips are rounded, approximately 10–14 mm in diameter, forming occasionally after flowering and not usually a main ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zon 4); moderate heat and drought tolerance, requiring regular watering in dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions; recommended spacing 50–60 cm in hedges, around 100 cm as specimen; 2.8–3.2 plants/m² for mass planting; low maintenance with routine deadheading and watering in prolonged dry periods. |
MY NAN™ offers large coral‑pink hybrid tea blooms, dependable repeat flowering, strong disease resistance and the long-lived stability of an own-root rose, making it a thoughtful, enduring choice for your garden.
