Warm, reddish-brown shade with orange-leaning tones and a silky texture. - hybrid tea rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Striking brick-red Hybrid tea blooms.
– Extra-large, elegant, double cup-shaped flowers.
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush.
– Upright, bushy habit with dense dark foliage.
– Award-winning show rose with proven exhibition value.
– Special feature: Unusual fired-clay brown tones give a distinctive, modern garden accent.
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TERRACOTTA® – brick-red tea-hybrid rose - Simpson
With its unusual brick-red blooms, TERRACOTTA® brings a quietly luxurious, storybook romance to even the most ordinary family garden. This own-root hybrid tea is grown in a manageable 2‑litre container, making planting straightforward on typical UK plots where improved drainage helps in wetter, heavier soils and wind‑brushed sites by the coast. Its upright, bushy habit fits easily into mixed borders or a single, statement planting by the terrace, while the long, sturdy flower stems invite you to cut velvety blooms for the vase. Medium maintenance in practice means a simple seasonal routine rather than constant tending, so you gain dependable repeat flowering without complicated pruning rules. Over time, the own-root structure supports a long-lived, regenerating shrub that keeps its ornamental value even if individual canes age or are cut back. The warm terracotta colour pairs beautifully with soft creams and dusky pinks for a cottage feel, or with grasses for a more contemporary mood. In its first seasons you will notice steady development, and by the third summer the plant settles into a full, mature presence that anchors your garden’s character, combining reliable performance with a comfortably traditional atmosphere.
Closed bud of Terracotta®, showing its deep reddish-brown outer petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature rose in a small front garden bed
The upright, bushy growth and brick-red flowers create an immediate focal point without taking much ground space, giving you a classic hybrid tea look that is easy to shape and keep within bounds – ideal for the time-conscious homeowner.
Cottage-style mixed border near a seating area
Repeated warm terracotta blooms and dark, matte foliage weave naturally into cottage borders among perennials and herbs, so you enjoy a romantic, “afternoon tea” outlook with modest maintenance demands – perfect for the relaxed cottage-gardener.
Cutting patch for home flower arrangements
Extra-large, solitary flowers on long stems provide a reliable source of distinctive brick-red blooms for vases, giving you florist-style stems from your own garden with straightforward care – attractive for the creative arranger.
Specimen rose in a large patio container
Its compact footprint and vertical habit suit a single plant in a 40–50 litre container, where roots have room to develop and watering is easy to manage for repeat flowering – convenient for the space-limited balcony-owner.
Traditional rose bed in a family back garden
Regular remontant flowering and a moderate maintenance profile allow you to create a classic rose bed look, while own-root resilience supports long-term structure with simple seasonal pruning – reassuring for the practical family-gardener.
Low, rose-led hedge to edge a path
Recommended planting distances and bushy growth let you form a loose, low hedge that frames paths or kitchen garden plots, giving gentle structure and colour without becoming overpowering – useful for the order-loving planner.
Rose border in heavier or moisture-retentive soils
Container-grown, own-root plants establish steadily when you improve drainage or use low raised beds, helping the shrub anchor well and cope with British rain and breeze – reassuring for the weather-aware gardener.
Part-shaded town garden corner
Tolerance of partial shade and the gradual build-up from root strength to taller flowering shoots, then full ornamental presence over several seasons, suit sheltered urban corners – a good match for the patient beginner.
Styling ideas
Cottage Harmony – Combine TERRACOTTA® with soft pink Lychnis and low baby’s-breath for a frothy, romantic edging to a lawn or path – suited to the nostalgic flower-lover.
Kitchen Border – Plant along a vegetable plot with Bupleurum and herbs, letting the brick-red blooms echo terracotta pots and garden tiles – ideal for the home grower who enjoys charm and productivity together.
Patio Showcase – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with airy grasses for contrast, placing it beside outdoor seating – perfect for balcony and terrace owners wanting easy impact.
Front-Garden Welcome – Line a short drive or gate with evenly spaced plants, underplanting with lavender for scent and soft structure – appealing to those who like a tidy yet traditional entrance.
Tea-Table Cuttings – Dedicate a narrow strip for several bushes to supply long-stemmed roses for indoor vases and cake-table arrangements – designed for hosts who enjoy arranging their own flowers.
Technical cultivar profile
Trait
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as SIMchoca, marketed as TERRACOTTA® Hybrid tea rose SIMchoca; ARS exhibition name Terracotta; premium gold quality own-root plant in 2-litre container.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Nola M. Simpson from ‘Princesse’ × ‘Hot Chocolate’; introduced and distributed by Meilland Richardier (France) in 2001 as a distinctive brick-red hybrid tea with exhibition potential.
Awards and recognition
Recognised in international rose trials with a New Zealand Silver Star in 2001 and a Gold Medal at Durbanville in 2006, reflecting its ornamental value and performance as a garden and show rose.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 90–125 cm high and 60–85 cm across, with dense, dark matte foliage and relatively sparse prickles, forming a neat, easily managed outline in beds or containers.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems; remontant, giving a generous second flush after the main bloom, especially when deadheaded and watered consistently.
Colour data and phenology
Brick-red, warm reddish-brown tones (RHS 167A–167B) with orange-brown nuances; colour lightens in heat yet deepens in cooler weather, with buds darker outside and flowers softening to ochre as they age.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so it is chosen primarily for its unusual colour and flower form rather than scent; best suited where visual effect and cutting quality are main priorities.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally because of the double blooms; when present they are small, 10–14 mm, ellipsoid, orange-red (RHS 32A i), and make a discreet seasonal feature rather than a major display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; performs reliably in typical garden conditions with basic care. Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; USDA Zone 6b; Swedish Zone 3).
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, low hedging, cutting and large containers; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on use. Requires regular watering, feeding and occasional disease checks to sustain repeat flowering and vigour.
TERRACOTTA® Hybrid tea rose SIMchoca offers distinctive brick-red blooms, reliable repeat flowering and a compact, easy-to-manage habit on a durable own-root plant; a thoughtful choice for long-term structure with gentle, traditional character.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TERRACOTTA® – brick-red tea-hybrid rose - Simpson
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
The strongly double, button-centred flower form limits access to the stamens, so it is much less attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double, button-centred flowers partly conceal the stamens, so it is only limited pollinator-friendly and is primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be slight due to the double‑flowered blooms; occasionally an ellipsoid, orange‑red (RHS 32A i) rose hip 10–14 mm in diameter may develop.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
