‘Mohana’ – Yellow Hybrid Tea Rose
🧬 Origin & Traits
Bred by Rosen Tantau (Germany) in 2006, with breeder code Tan02068 (also sometimes listed as H77) .
Developed primarily as a cut rose, now also available as garden plants in places like India
Bloom Characteristics
Color: Bright sunny yellow, sometimes with delicate reddish veins along petal edges .
Form: Classic goblet‑shaped hybrid tea bloom around 12–14 cm diameter with 30–45 petals .
Presentation: Usually borne solitarily on tall, strong stems, ideal for exhibition or cutting
Vase Life: Known for long-lasting blooms—12–14 days in vase, widely used in floristry
Plant Habit & Foliage
Forms a compact, upright bush, reaching approximately 80–100 cm tall and 60 cm wide .
Features dark green matte foliage, well-formed structure with moderate disease resistance .
🌱 Growth & Climate Tolerance
Hardiness: Suitable down to –23 °C (USDA zone ~6), so it's quite winter-hardy .
💐 Flowering & Use
Blooming Habit: Repeat bloomer, flowering from early summer until frost .
Best For: Ideal for cut flower production, exhibition, bedding displays, group plantings, or borders
Summary Table
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid Tea (cut rose) |
| Height × Spread | ~80–100 cm × ~60 cm |
| Bloom Size | ~12–14 cm |
| Petal Count | 30–45 |
| Color | Bright yellow with subtle veining |
| Fragrance | Mild honey notes dvflora.com+12cutroses.rosen-tantau.com+12cutroses.rosen-tantau.com+12reddit.com |
| Blooming | Spring–frost |
| Stem Length | Long (50–70 cm), excellent for cutting
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Disease Resistance: Average resistance to common fungal issues like black spot and powdery mildew .