The Cafe Latte rose is a highly sought-after, large-flowered,,,hybrid tea/shrub rose (introduced 2005) known for its unique, dusky café-mocha, beige, and lavender-mauve color. It features 7–10 cm blooms, a light vanilla/clove scent, and high, ,sculptural petal counts (35-40). Ideal for wedding bouquets and vintage-style arrangements, it offers excellent heat tolerance and, ,10-day vase life.
Key Characteristics and Facts:
- Color & Appearance: The petals are a complex mix of coffee-brown, light yellow, and muted violet/lavender, often described as cappuccino, caramel, or antique beige.
- Bloom Form: Features a deeply cupped, high-centered, and sometimes wavy, romantic shape.
- Fragrance: A subtle to moderate scent, often described as vanilla or clove.
- Plant Performance: Reaches 130-150 cm in height, making it a robust, disease-resistant shrub suitable for garden beds.
- Usage: Popular as a premium cut flower, particularly favored for its “vintage” look in weddings and floral design.
- Vase Life: Very long-lasting, lasting approximately 5-10 days after cutting.
Cultivation Information:
- Introduced: 2005 by De Ruiter Innovations.
- Breeding: Often classified as a shrub or hybrid tea rose.
- Hardiness/Care: Known for its color stability, meaning it holds its unique color even in high heat without turning fully yellow or pink.
