RESOLUT® – orange-red bedding floribunda rose – Tantau
With its vivid orange-red blooms and pleasantly piquant scent, RESOLUT® creates a romantic focal point in beds and borders while remaining reassuringly straightforward to look after. This bushy floribunda was bred for generous clusters of very double, high-centred flowers that repeat reliably from early summer into autumn, so your garden keeps its colour and charm long after the first flush. As an own-root rose it builds strength from within, regenerating well after pruning and offering a notably long lifespan and stable shape even in changeable British weather. Over time it forms a compact, glossy green shrub that anchors cottage-style plantings and sits comfortably beside hedging, a kitchen garden or a small lawn, coping well even where gardens face brisk winds and frequent showers. In typical family plots it can be mass-planted for a storybook, “afternoon tea” look without demanding specialist care, rewarding light, regular attention with persistent flowering and healthy, dark foliage. Easy to handle in its 2‑litre container, this rose settles quickly and can be planted throughout the season, with roots establishing strongly in the first year, shoots filling out in the second, and full ornamental value developing by the third for lasting impact, fragrant afternoons and a sense of cosiness and garden romance.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front or middle of a family flower bed |
The compact, bushy habit (around 75–105 cm tall) fits neatly into small and medium beds without overwhelming nearby perennials or herbs, giving a structured yet soft cottage look that is easy to maintain for the busy beginner. |
| Mass planting for bold cottage-style colour |
Clustered, XL blooms carried in generous sprays and good repeat flowering allow striking drifts of warm orange-red that read clearly from the house or terrace, giving dependable, season-long display for the colour-loving homeowner. |
| Low, romantic hedge along paths or drives |
Recommended spacing of 50–60 cm means plants knit into a low, glossy barrier with dense foliage and moderate prickles, guiding movement through the garden and adding storybook charm for the traditional garden family. |
| Own-root planting for long-term garden structure |
On its own roots the shrub rebuilds well after pruning or winter damage, keeping its original flowering character for many years and providing reliable backbone planting for the long-view planner. |
| Sunny, wind-exposed suburban or coastal plots |
A bushy, well-branched framework and dense canopy help the plant stand firm and stay ornamental where gardens are open and breezy, even when exposed to frequent rain and unsettled Atlantic weather patterns for the coastal gardener. |
| Low-maintenance family borders with moderate care |
Moderate disease resistance and a medium maintenance rating mean a simple routine of good planting, annual pruning and occasional checks usually suffices, suiting those who want flowers without constant fuss for the time-pressed owner. |
| Large containers on terraces and patios |
In 40–50 litre or larger pots, RESOLUT® forms a rounded, floriferous shrub that brings colour and fragrance close to seating areas, while own-root vigour helps it cope better with pot stress for the compact-space gardener. |
| Mixed cottage plantings with hips for late-season interest |
After flowering, small red hips appear in moderate quantities, adding an extra ornamental note among lavender, lobelia or dwarf conifers, extending visual interest into autumn for the romantic planter. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-hedge sweep – Plant a loose edging row along a path, underplant with dwarf lavender and soft grasses for fragrance and texture – ideal for lovers of traditional English cottage front gardens.
- Kitchen-garden accent – Use a trio near raised vegetable beds, weaving annual lobelia at the front for a pretty, “girly” flush of colour – suited to home growers who like flowers beside their crops.
- Romantic seating nook – Flank a bench or bistro set with large containers of RESOLUT®, backed by evergreen junipers for year-round structure – perfect for those dreaming of afternoon tea corners.
- Storybook bed mix – Combine with pale pink roses, catmint and foxgloves in a sunny border to create a layered, storybook palette – for enthusiasts of soft, nostalgic planting schemes.
- Urban focal drift – In a small lawn or courtyard, set a curved drift of bushes as a single-colour statement, keeping the rest simple and green – ideal for busy city gardeners wanting impact with few tasks.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
RESOLUT® is a floribunda bedding rose from the bed rose group, marketed as RESOLUT® bedding rose Tantau; bred for garden use and suitable also as a shrub-type cut flower. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. at Rosen Tantau in Germany, with breeding work completed in 1962; parentage is unrecorded, but selection focused on floribunda bedding performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub reaching about 75–105 cm in height and 55–85 cm in spread, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a compact, well-filled garden presence. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, XL-sized blooms with over 40 petals, carried in clusters of three to five per stem; high-centred, pointed, cut-rose style form and a strong repeat-flowering habit through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm orange-red blooms (RHS 40B outer, 46A inner), opening fiery then brightening and finally softening to vermilion-red; colour retention is medium, with a lively, warm-toned garden effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Clearly noticeable, medium-strength perfume described as pleasantly piquant, adding sensory interest at close quarters without overpowering nearby seating areas or mixed plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small, spherical red hips around 6–10 mm in diameter in moderate quantities, offering discreet autumn and early winter ornamental value among the remaining foliage. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust when grown in a suitable, sunny position. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny beds, parks or urban green spaces; plant 50–100 cm apart depending on effect, allow 2.8–3.2 plants/m² in mass plantings, and provide medium-level maintenance and occasional disease checks. |
RESOLUT® offers richly coloured repeat flowering, a pleasantly piquant scent and compact, own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-care, romantic family gardens you can enjoy for years to come.
