VOLCANO™ – cherry red hybrid tea rose – Moro
With its glowing cherry-red blooms and pleasantly sweet fragrance, VOLCANO™ brings classic hybrid tea elegance to a relaxed cottage-style border while remaining reassuringly hardy in typical British winters. Container-grown in a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, this own-root rose is reliable to plant throughout the season, settling well even where gardens face brisk winds and frequent showers. Once established, its upright, compact habit fits neatly into family plots, along paths or beside a seating area, creating a quietly romantic, almost storybook atmosphere around a bench or afternoon tea arbour. The own-root form supports a naturally long lifespan and good regeneration after pruning, so the plant keeps its ornamental value over many years with straightforward, repeat flowering in a typical year-by-year development.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Sunny front garden focal point |
The high-centred, cut-rose style blooms and clear cherry-red colour make VOLCANO™ a striking single specimen by a gate or path where it can be appreciated up close. Upright growth keeps the plant tidy in small spaces, suiting beginners who want impact without complex shaping – ideal for the style-conscious homeowner. |
| Traditional mixed cottage border |
Its repeat flowering and medium-sized blooms thread vivid red highlights through perennials and herbs, giving that “girly” countryside feel from early summer onwards. Own-root vigour means the plant fills out steadily rather than suddenly, integrating naturally with foxgloves, daylilies and kitchen-garden edging – well suited to the relaxed cottage-gardener. |
| Patio container or large planter (50–70 L) |
In a roomy pot of at least 50–70 litres with good drainage, this upright hybrid tea is easy to tend near the back door, where medium fragrance can be enjoyed on still evenings. The own-root system anchors securely and responds well if you need to refresh the compost in years to come – convenient for the busy urbanite. |
| Cutting patch for home-arranged flowers |
Solitary, long-stemmed blooms with pointed buds are ideal for cutting into simple vases or informal jug arrangements for the kitchen table. The colour holds well as the flower opens, offering several days of decorative value indoors from each stem – attractive to the creative arranger. |
| Family seating area or arbour surround |
Medium, clearly noticeable scent and glowing blooms help set a cosy, romantic mood around a bench or pergola used for afternoon tea. Repeated flushes give reliable colour through the school holidays without needing daily attention – appealing to the relaxation-focused family. |
| Small hedge or row along a path |
Planting at 50–55 cm spacing creates a low, upright line of colour that guides the eye without overwhelming narrow spaces. The dense, glossy foliage forms a neat green backdrop between flushes, so the border still looks ordered outside main flowering – useful for the practical planner. |
| Structured feature in clay or chalky soils |
In heavier or chalky ground, a raised bed or well-prepared planting hole with added organic matter helps roots establish securely and cope better with rain-washed conditions that typical family gardens often face. Over time, this provides a stable, low-shift anchor in blustery weather – reassuring for the cautious gardener. |
| Long-term planting in sustainable garden schemes |
Once you commit to regular disease-prevention spraying, the own-root constitution supports gradual crown renewal so the plant can remain in place for many seasons without replanting. This steady structure is helpful where beds are designed to mature rather than be totally refreshed – appreciated by the long-view designer. |
Styling ideas
- COTTAGE BORDER DUO – Thread VOLCANO™ between soft pink roses and white foxgloves for a classic, “storybook” border with repeating cherry-red accents – for lovers of traditional English cottage gardens.
- TEA-TIME CORNER – Place a large potted VOLCANO™ near a bistro set, underplanted with lavender for fragrance contrasts and informal charm – for those creating a cosy seating nook.
- RED-RIBBON PATH – Line a narrow path with a low row of plants, interspersed with catmint and dwarf daylilies to soften edges while keeping structure – for homeowners who like tidy yet romantic entrances.
- FRESH-CUT BOUQUET – Dedicate a sunny strip for cutting, mixing VOLCANO™ with cosmos and airy grasses to supply vases with elegant, high-centred blooms – for home florists who enjoy arranging their own stems.
- KITCHEN-GARDEN FRAME – Use a pair of bushes to mark the entrance to a potager, coordinating their cherry-red flowers with red-stemmed chard and beetroot – for families wanting a decorative yet productive garden.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose VOLCANO™, registered as Volcano, part of the hybrid tea rose group; exhibition-quality cut-flower type with high-centred form; American Rose Society exhibition name Volcano. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Luciano Moro in Italy around 1950 from ‘Charles P. Kilham’ × ‘Rome Glory’; first distributed by Jackson & Perkins Co. in the USA; traditionally grown as a classic hybrid tea garden rose. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright habit, 85–115 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage (RHS 139A) and moderate prickles; generally grown as a specimen, short hedge or structural border element. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, high-centred, pointed-bud flowers on solitary stems, typically 17–25 petals and large bloom size; classic hybrid tea silhouette suited to cutting and exhibition-style garden displays. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bright cherry-red blooms with subtle deep pink undertones; fiery red edges on opening buds; colour fades gradually to deep pink and then pale rosy tones, maintaining good ornamental value as flowers age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Pleasantly sweet, clearly noticeable fragrance of medium strength; scent is appreciable at close to moderate distance, especially in calm, mild weather; suitable for sensory seating areas and cut-flower use indoors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation usually limited by semi-double flowers but may occasionally produce small spherical orange-red hips, around 8–12 mm diameter, adding a subtle seasonal accent late in the year. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring consistent preventive spraying; reliably hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b; Swedish Zone 4) under normal garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with regular watering during hot spells; ensure good air circulation, hygiene and scheduled fungicide programme; recommended spacings: 50–55 cm for rows, 90 cm for specimens in mixed borders. |
VOLCANO™ offers glowing cherry-red, high-centred blooms with a sweet fragrance on a hardy, own-root plant that matures into a long-lived feature, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners who enjoy classic roses with structure and presence.
