MYTHOS – cream-coloured hybrid tea rose – Evers
Step off the pavement and into a front garden where calm detail rewards every glance: MYTHOS brings high-centred, exhibition-style blooms in a clear, creamy white that feel effortlessly elegant against brickwork and railings. Bred by Rosen Tantau as a refined hybrid tea, it settles neatly into modest beds or generous containers, coping reliably with cool summers and breezy, moisture-laden air in many British gardens, even where drainage and wet, heavy soil need careful handling after rain. Each long-stemmed flower is sculpted for vases, opening slowly for a truly lasting display outdoors and indoors, while the compact, upright habit remains tidy beside paths, steps or parking spaces. As an own-root rose, MYTHOS builds a deep, resilient framework that supports a long garden life and graceful regrowth if pruned hard. Over the first seasons it concentrates on roots, then shoots, then full ornamental impact, so you can expect an increasingly confident presence with each passing year. Carefully bred flower form and colour stability keep the overall effect balanced in small spaces, and its restrained, creamy musk fragrance stays pleasantly subtle when enjoyed close to windows or sitting areas.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal point by the path |
MYTHOS forms an upright, compact shrub that sits neatly beside a narrow front path without overwhelming the space, while the high-centred flowers read clearly from the street for daily enjoyment by the busy homeowner. |
| Cutting rose for house bouquets |
The long, straight stems and high-centred, exhibition-style blooms are ideal for vases, with flowers that open slowly and keep their shape, giving frequent, elegant indoor arrangements from a single plant for the enthusiastic hobby-gardener. |
| Single-species feature bed in small gardens |
Planted in a short row or small block, the uniform creamy-white flowers and similar height create a calm, cohesive look that is easy to maintain and visually organised for time-pressed urbanites. |
| Container planting on patio or balcony |
Its upright habit and dense foliage suit a deep, stable container of at least 40–50 litres, creating height, privacy and repeat flowering close to seating areas without taking excessive floor space for the balcony gardener. |
| Rain-conscious front garden with improved soil |
MYTHOS performs well where rainfall is frequent but standing water is avoided, fitting schemes that combine better drainage with planting pockets in heavier soil for UK streets where wetter, compact ground is common for the sustainability-minded planner. |
| Long-term structural planting in family gardens |
As an own-root rose, MYTHOS develops a durable framework that recovers well after pruning or occasional neglect, keeping its form and flower quality for many years as a reliable “anchor” plant for the long-view garden-owner. |
| Low-clutter design with subtle fragrance |
The mild, creamy-musky scent is noticeable only at close range, so it will not dominate small terraces or windows, making it suitable near doors, benches or play areas where some fragrance is welcome but never overpowering for sensitive families. |
| Formal or semi-formal mixed border |
The controlled height, straight stems and classic hybrid tea flower form give structure amongst softer perennials such as lavender, nepeta or sage, maintaining a composed outline that supports more relaxed planting for design-conscious beginners. |
Styling ideas
- Cream-Path Formality – Line MYTHOS along a narrow front path, underplant with Alchemilla mollis and low box, to create a calm, ordered welcome – ideal for homeowners wanting an easy, tidy entrance.
- Balcony Showcase – Grow one MYTHOS in a 50-litre pot with trailing thyme and ivy, using a simple obelisk for support, to enjoy cut flowers just outside the kitchen – perfect for flat dwellers with limited space.
- Soft-Mood Monochrome – Combine MYTHOS with white nepeta and silvery Stachys by a seating area, keeping the palette quiet and the scent gentle – suited to those seeking a tranquil, understated corner.
- Elegant Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny bed to several MYTHOS plants with Coreopsis edging, so you can harvest long-stemmed blooms through summer without leaving gaps – good for hobby florists at home.
- Front-Garden Frame – Use MYTHOS as upright accents between low shrubs and sage by the boundary, framing the house without blocking light – useful for urban terraced houses needing structure in small plots.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered and marketed as Mythos; ARS approved exhibition name Mythos. Commercially offered as MYTHOS – cream-coloured hybrid tea rose – Evers, in the hybrid tea group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers at Rosen Tantau, Germany, from unknown parentage and introduced in 2004. Distributed by Rosen Tantau and selected for refined bloom form and colour. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recipient of the Rose Society’s Choice award at the Monza Rose Trials in 2005, highlighting its exhibition-standard flower form and overall garden presentation among trialled hybrid teas. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright habit, 85–120 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles. Spent blooms persist and benefit from regular deadheading to maintain appearance. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, high-centred and pointed in classic cut-rose style, borne mainly singly on stems. Strong remontancy provides an abundant second flush in favourable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream to off-white blooms with subtle greenish reflex at petal edges; ARS white code, RHS 155C outer and 157D inner. Colour fades evenly to matte white with a delicate, silvery sheen as flowers age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Gentle, creamy, musky fragrance of mild intensity, best appreciated at close range. Scent is unobtrusive near windows or seating, making it suitable where stronger perfumes might be overwhelming. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small, spherical red hips about 12–16 mm across. Hips are modest in number and mainly ornamental, adding discrete late-season interest without dominating the plant’s overall appearance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Disease resistance is moderate to weak, needing regular protection, especially against rust and black spot in damp, mild regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers sunny, open sites with well-drained soil; water during prolonged drought. Space 35–65 cm apart depending on use, with 5.7–6.5 plants/m² for mass planting, and maintain a consistent preventative spray programme. |
MYTHOS offers refined cream-white blooms, reliable cutting stems and a compact upright habit on a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like lasting structure and flowers from a single rose.
