Rose Cherry Brandy

When talking about roses, epithets are often used: extraordinary, unsurpassed, amazing. Sometimes they are justified, often they are a kind of advance payment. In the case of our heroine, with whom we will now introduce the reader, such praises are more than appropriate and fair. This variety really belongs to the elite, both in appearance and in origin, popularity.

History of creation

The variety was bred in Germany, in the famous, if not legendary, nursery "Rosen Tantau", and received the registration name "TAN01693". The nursery was organized back in 1906 by Matius Tantau Sr., since 1985 it became owned by Hans-Jürgen Evers, and is rightfully considered one of the most titled, respectable rose-growing centers in Europe.

In many reference books you can find information that the Cherry Brandy rose was bred in 2004. In fact, that year it appeared at the official exhibition and went on sale. And the specialists of the nursery brought it out three years earlier. Moreover, the new variety has become a kind of continuation of the previously existing varieties of this company under the same name! We will briefly talk about them a little later.

Description of appearance

This flower belongs to an extensive group of hybrid tea roses. She has a strong, sturdy bush, reaching a height of one meter. The big advantage is the absence of thorns on the shoots. The crown of the bush is compact, neat, and the leaves are dark green, dense, leathery, which are an additional decoration of the variety.

Undoubtedly, the main advantage of every rose is its flowers. In our heroine, they are large, about 10 cm in diameter, double, single or collected in small inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. The number of petals reaches 45.

Interesting! The inner petals always have wavy edges, sometimes they are even slightly indented, as if fringed. This increases the visual effect of terry, makes it look like lace.

The shape of the flower is a little unusual: even when it blossoms, it remains dense, goblet, especially in the central part. But the main highlight lies in the color of this rose! There are not so many other roses that can compete with her in the complexity and beauty of coloring.

The fact is that its color scheme is complex and unique, consisting of several shades. The inner side of each petal is apricot yellow, sometimes almost coppery, while the outer side is lighter, orange. To top it off, the edges of the petals are colored more intensely than the middle, they are almost pomegranate. This elusive play of hot colors, and even against the background of dark, textured leaves, makes Cherry Brandy a real beauty!

The scent of flowers complements the beautiful picture: not strong, but perceptible, with fruity and honey notes. It really resembles the aroma of a good cherry liqueur.

Other roses with a similar name

We have already said that the variety under consideration here continues a certain line of roses bred in the Rosen-Tantau nurseries. It would be fair and useful to at least mention them.

1966 Cherry Brandy

This is the first rose with this name, which appeared in Tantau, when the nursery was still managed by Matius Jr. Now it is practically not found on the market, remaining, probably, only from individual collectors. A hybrid tea rose of intense orange color, with the same strong scent. The flowers are small, with 17-25 petals (semi-double). The variety at one time gained great popularity in Australia, where, by the way, it was first presented at the exhibition.

1985 Cherry Brandy

But this variety is still in service, and is popular! In order not to be confused with our heroine, you should know that her registration name is "TANryrandy". It also outwardly very much resembles the rose described here, the differences are only in the following.

• The flower is smaller, the number of petals is 10-15 less.
• The waviness of the petals is not so pronounced. In general, these two factors make the flowers look less lush.
• The bush is less compact, slightly higher than ours.
• The color of the leaves is lighter.

Characteristic technical features of the variety

The rose is resistant to common diseases, relatively unpretentious in care, within the power of novice gardeners. Frost resistance is high, in temperate latitudes it requires only partial pruning for the winter, but in case of freezing of the buds, it quickly recovers in the spring.

Flowering is long, almost continuous, from late June until frost. Prefers well-lit places, the appearance of flowers does not deteriorate from rain. Flowers open slowly and not amicably, so the flowering bush always looks elegant.

Use cases

On a garden plot, it can act as an independent, accentuated plant, but also harmoniously fit into a group of plants. It goes well with roses, the color of which is softer, calm. Often, Cherry Brandy is grown for cutting: it stands in water for a long time, keeping freshness.