REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO – yellow-pink tea-hybrid rose – Adam
Golden, high-centred blooms, a citrus-fruity fragrance and classic hybrid tea elegance make REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO a natural choice for romantic, storybook garden corners. Bred for exhibition-quality stems yet perfectly at home in a family border, it offers generously long stems for cutting and refined flowers that hold their shape beautifully in the vase. Planted in a sunny position, in well-drained soil even where coastal winds and heavy rain can be an issue, this own-root shrub gradually builds a robust framework, giving you a reliable source of perfumed cut blooms for many years. In a large 40–50 litre container or directly in the border, the plant settles steadily, with the first year focusing mainly on roots, the second on stronger leafy shoots, and the third revealing its full ornamental character. Thanks to its upright habit, moderate spread and glossy foliage, it fits comfortably into small to medium gardens, where its repeat-flowering performance creates that gentle, afternoon-tea atmosphere beneath an arbour or beside a cottage-style path.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style mixed border near a seating area |
The very strong, garden-filling citrus-fruity scent carries on still evenings, ideal beside a bench or terrace where you can enjoy it without effort. Upright growth keeps the plant tidy amongst perennials. Perfect for the scent-loving home gardener |
| Cutting patch for home arrangements |
Long, straight stems with classic high-centred buds make this variety superb for vases and occasional exhibition use, while repeat flowering ensures a steady supply of blooms through summer. Designed for the practical home florist |
| Feature rose in a small front garden |
The compact, upright habit and dark, glossy foliage give a smart appearance even between flushes of flowers, making the entrance look cared-for with minimal shaping. A good option for the busy urban homeowner |
| Sunny cottage border with good drainage |
Performs best in a bright, open spot with well-drained soil, making it suitable for raised beds or improved clay in typical British gardens where you can easily manage drainage and air flow. Well suited to the beginner cottage gardener |
| Romantic focal point near a garden path |
Large, XL blooms in warm golden yellow, edged with carmine-red, create a softly glowing focal point that draws the eye along a path or to an arbour, blending beautifully with pastel cottage planting. Ideal for the romantic rose enthusiast |
| Own-root plant for long-term garden structure |
Being supplied on its own roots, this rose builds up gradually into a stable shrub that can regenerate from the base after hard pruning or winter damage, supporting a long lifespan and dependable shape. Reassuring for the long-term garden planner |
| Large container on a sunny patio (40–50 litres+) |
In a generous pot with quality compost and regular watering, its upright framework and exhibition-style flowers provide a refined patio feature, allowing good air circulation even where coastal rain and wind can test plants. Suitable for the space-conscious terrace owner |
| Formal or semi-formal rose bed |
Even spacing at the recommended planting distances produces a neat, balanced rhythm of bushes, while remontant flowering brings repeated colour and scent through the season, matching classic formal layouts. A sound choice for the traditional rose gardener |
Styling ideas
- Arbour Entrance – place two plants flanking an arbour, underplant with Mexican daisy and low bugle for a frothy, informal base – for those seeking a welcoming, storybook garden threshold
- Kitchen-Path Border – weave among herbs and cottage perennials, letting the yellow‑pink blooms echo terracotta pots and brick – for home cooks who enjoy cutting a few stems on the way indoors
- Pastel Harmony – combine with pale blues and mauves such as catmint and rock cress, softening the strong bloom colour into a calm, cohesive palette – for gardeners favouring gentle, relaxed planting schemes
- Elegant Frontage – line a short front path with evenly spaced bushes, keeping them lightly pruned for upright form and clear, formal lines – for homeowners wanting a smart yet romantic first impression
- Perfumed Patio – grow a single specimen in a 50‑litre terracotta container near seating, where the strong scent can be enjoyed at close quarters – for balcony and courtyard owners short on border space
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as ADAelseize, marketed as REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO (NIRPARFUM collection); exhibition-type yellow-pink hybrid tea with verified cultivar authenticity. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Michel Adam for NIRP International in France, breeding year 2006, registered 2006 and introduced 2008; parentage not documented by the breeder or distributor. |
| Awards and recognition |
Environmental Award and Silver medal at Orléans 2006; first-class certificate at Den Haag 2007; multiple Euroflora Genova 2011 prizes, including scent and hybrid tea category awards. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush reaching about 85–115 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a tidy, structural shrub in well-managed conditions. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea flowers, double with around 26–39 petals, typically borne singly on long stems; remontant, giving a generous second flush in suitable seasons. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm golden-yellow ground with carmine-red petal edges (RHS 14B outer, 53C inner); colour softens to pale yellow and pink-cream as blooms open and age, with moderate overall colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a citrus and fruity character; double flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators due to partly limited stamen accessibility compared with single roses. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally sparse; when present, produces small, spherical red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, offering modest late-season ornamental interest without heavy seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6a); disease resistance is weak, very susceptible to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust sensitivity. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with good air flow and drainage; requires regular disease prevention and hygiene. Recommended uses include borders, specimen planting and cutting, at 35–65 cm spacing depending on layout. |
REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO offers richly scented, exhibition-style blooms on an upright, long-lived own-root shrub, ideal for cutting and cottage borders, and it deserves consideration if you enjoy tending a characterful, romantic rose.
