TANYDAL – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose - Evers
Step into a front garden that feels quietly composed after rain, where each high‑centred bloom of Summer Lady opens in a warm, soft salmon‑pink that lightens gently towards the petal edges and stays elegant even in changeable weather. This upright, medium‑tall rose offers a refined structure for compact London terraces and small family gardens, its dense, slightly glossy foliage giving a calm green backdrop to the flowers, while its strongly scented, long‑lasting fragrance suggests the pleasure of cutting a few stems for the table without emptying the bush. Grown on its own roots in our 2‑litre container, it is designed to establish steadily with minimal fuss and to regenerate reliably after pruning, supporting a genuinely long garden lifespan. When given decent drainage it copes well with exposed spots and heavier soils, reassuring if you are dealing with typical British clay and need something that keeps its poise through wet, blustery spells and coastal breezes. With straightforward seasonal deadheading and basic plant protection in humid summers, you can expect a rhythm of remontant flowering from early season onwards, the plant concentrating first on root establishment, then bolder top growth, and by the third year settling into its full ornamental value. Its semi‑double form, while less focused on pollinators, rewards you instead with long‑lasting, exhibition‑quality blooms and a reliable supply of scented stems for the house, ideal where space is tight and every plant is expected to earn its place while still fitting an easy‑care, time‑saving routine.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Terraced-house front garden focal point |
The upright, medium-tall habit and high-centred blooms create an instant vertical accent that reads clearly from the pavement, giving a composed, “grown-up girly” look without needing elaborate design skills – ideal for the occasional window-box gardener. |
| Cutting patch or cutting corner |
Long, straight stems and high-centred hybrid-tea flowers are easy to harvest and arrange, while the strong, lasting fragrance makes even a few blooms feel luxurious indoors – attractive for home-makers who enjoy simple, rewarding bunches. |
| Rainwater-conscious clay garden bed |
Once established on its own roots, it handles typical British clay provided drainage is sensible, giving stable growth and reliable flowering even where borders collect extra roof run-off – helpful for small gardens managed by busy urban owners. |
| Feature rose in a large container (40–50 L+) |
In a generous peat-free container of at least 40–50 litres, it forms a tidy, upright specimen with dense foliage, ideal by a front door or balcony rail where watering is easy to remember – convenient for style-focused balcony and patio residents. |
| Medium-sized family flower bed |
Remontant flowering with a strong second flush means colour appears repeatedly through the season, offering dependable interest alongside perennials without complex pruning regimes – well suited to time-pressed family-home gardeners. |
| Long-term, low-replacement planting |
Own-root growth supports a naturally long lifespan, with good capacity to regrow after hard pruning or weather damage, keeping ornamental value steady over the years rather than needing frequent replacement – reassuring for budget-aware households. |
| Wind-exposed or coastal-leaning sites |
The dense foliage and sturdy upright structure help the plant remain presentable where wind and driving rain are frequent, provided soil is improved for drainage, which is useful in compact, breezy front gardens close to busy streets – ideal for coastal-city owners. |
| Simple rose border with basic maintenance |
Medium maintenance needs mainly revolve around straightforward deadheading and occasional plant protection in very humid summers, allowing good performance without expert knowledge of chemicals or pruning – a good fit for newer, learning gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Soft-Edge Entrance – Plant TANYDAL by a front gate with low nepeta or lavender to soften the path and echo its salmon-pink tones – suited to homeowners wanting a welcoming yet easy front approach.
- Balcony Feature – Use one plant in a 50 L container with trailing thyme and compact sage for a scented, water-wise display – ideal for city dwellers maximising a small, sunny balcony.
- Salmon Ribbon – Repeat-plant along a narrow bed beneath a front window, underplanting with airy grasses for movement – perfect for terrace owners seeking a chic, unified street-facing look.
- Cottage Cut Corner – Combine with wallflowers and spring bulbs in a corner bed to supply both garden colour and stems for vases – appealing to hobby florists who like effortless, seasonal picking.
- Calm Clay Border – In heavier soils improved with grit and compost, mix with hardy geraniums and sage for a low-fuss, textural border – suitable for families wanting resilient structure with modest care.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as TANydal and traded as Tanydal Hybrid tea rose TANydal; exhibition name Summer Lady, belonging to the Hybrid Tea group for garden and show use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau in Germany, from unknown parents; bred in 1991, introduced and registered in 1993, distributed initially by Rosen Tantau within Europe. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, medium-tall bush 100–140 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy medium-green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a well-structured, vertical garden presence. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, high-centred, pointed hybrid-tea blooms on mainly solitary stems, 1.5–2.75 inches across, with around 13–25 petals and strong remontant behaviour giving a notably abundant second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Salmon-pink flowers, ARS pb, RHS 36D outer and 36B inner; buds cream-pink with salmon tips, deepening on opening then gently fading to pale pink-peach with a creamy edge in strong light. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classed as strongly scented with a long-lasting perfume suitable for cutting, although formal scent notes are not documented; fragrance is a key feature when stems are brought indoors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is typically sparse due to the petal count; where formed, hips are small, globular, around 6–9 mm across, and mature to an orange-red colour, with limited ornamental impact in most seasons. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); disease resistance is medium for black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefitting from good airflow and timely care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with improved drainage; plant 35–65 cm apart depending on use, at 5.7–6.6 plants/m² for massing; suited to beds, specimens, containers and cutting, with moderate maintenance needs. |
TANYDAL – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose - Evers offers upright, fragrant, cut-worthy blooms on a long-lived own-root plant that settles in steadily over time; a thoughtful choice if you value lasting structure with gentle seasonal care.
