Bright canary yellow that fades to a soft lemon yellow at full bloom. - hybrid tea rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Bright canary yellow blooms fading softly
– Elegant high‑centred, cut‑rose style flowers
– Long stems ideal for refined cut flowers
– Remontant habit with generous second flush
– Compact, bushy shrub suits borders and beds
– Gné speisialta: Ton an bhlátha athraitheach ó bhuí canárach go buí líomóide bhog, ag tabhairt cuma nua don toir i gcónaí.
Green mindset – Enjoyable everyday garden life
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
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ALBA CHIARA® – yellow hybrid tea rose – Barni
Step outside after a shower and let ALBA CHIARA® greet you with sunlit blooms that open like a dawn sky in soft lemon and cream, bringing a touch of romance to even the smallest Irish cottage or front garden. This bushy hybrid tea offers reliable structure for narrow borders and terraces, with large, high‑centred flowers perfect for simple, home‑grown bouquets. As an own‑root plant, it rewards steady patience, quietly building roots in year one, fuller shoots in year two and a settled, mature presence by year three. In typical Irish conditions of frequent showers and soft light, its glowing colour stands out on days of drizzle and brightens compact, paved spaces. Give it good drainage in heavier clay and enjoy its repeat summer flushes with minimal fuss, a little regular dead‑heading and some thoughtful care for a long‑lived garden companion.
Large yellow blooms of Alba Chiara® compared with a size reference.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front cottage border by a path
Placed near a path, the bushy habit and upright stems form a neat, medium‑height presence that frames your route to the front door, giving reliable structure in a small space over many years, ideal for the busy homeowner
Cutting patch or flower bed for bouquets
The long, high‑centred buds and large, exhibition‑style flowers are perfect for cutting, so a small group can keep you in lemon‑yellow stems for jugs and vases from early summer through a generous second flush, ideal for the home bouquet‑lover
Feature plant in a narrow city front garden
Its compact spread and clear, bright colour make it a strong single focal point in tight urban spaces, giving year‑on‑year ornamental value without outgrowing the bed or pavement edge, ideal for the city gardener
Mixed border in heavier Irish garden soils
In typical Irish clay, a well‑prepared, free‑draining spot lets the own‑root shrub settle and steadily thicken, rewarding simple seasonal care with dependable repeat flowering despite our often rainy, cool summers, ideal for the practical planner
Long‑term planting for stable garden structure
Because it is grown on its own roots rather than grafted, the bush replaces old stems from the base over time, helping it recover from winter damage and maintain an even shape for many seasons, ideal for the long‑view gardener
Terrace pot or large container (40–50 litres+)
In a generously sized, well‑drained container, its upright, bushy form and striking flowers bring colour close to seating areas, and the own‑root system copes well with periodic renewal of compost and pruning, ideal for the balcony and patio owner
Romantic “girly” corner with soft tones
The canary‑to‑cream colour shift partners beautifully with pastel campanulas and airy gypsophila, creating a gentle, feminine cottage‑style nook that feels bright yet soothing on grey days, for the romantic stylist
Exhibition‑style show bed for hybrid teas
Its pointed buds, long stems and clear yellow shade suit those who enjoy grooming and spraying for perfect show blooms, especially where frequent Irish showers and soft light set off well‑presented flowers, for the keen exhibitor
Styling ideas
COTTAGE BORDER DUO – Combine ALBA CHIARA® with Carpathian bellflower for a lemon‑and‑lavender edging that brings steady structure and a romantic feel – for nostalgic cottage‑garden enthusiasts
GIRLY PASTELS – Underplant with creeping baby’s‑breath to soften the base of the rose and highlight each bloom, creating a light, frilly look – for lovers of delicate, feminine plantings
EVERGREEN FRAME – Pair with low Euonymus fortunei ‘Minimus’ to give year‑round green structure beneath the flowering stems and a tidy outline – for neat, low‑maintenance front gardens
YELLOW FEATURE POT – Grow one shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot near a doorway, where its compact form and repeat flowers act as a long‑term living ornament – for terrace and balcony homeowners
CUTTING STRIP – Plant a short row along a sunny path, spacing plants evenly so each can produce strong, straight stems for home cutting without crowding – for practical bouquet‑making gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as BARalchi; marketed as Alba Chiara® Hybrid tea rose BARalchi, a premium silver‑rated cultivar for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Enrico Barni, Rose Barni, Pistoia, Italy; introduced and registered in 2011, with Italian breeding origin and commercial release in the same year.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy hybrid tea shrub reaching about 70–100 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, moderately thorny, with mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage of medium density on well‑branched stems.
Flower morphology
Large, 7–10 cm semi‑double, high‑centred blooms in clusters; 13–25 petals with pointed buds, remontant habit giving a good second flush; weakly self‑cleaning, needs dead‑heading.
Colour data and phenology
Closed buds deep canary yellow; opening to bright canary outer and lemon inner surfaces, then medium lemon and finally pale creamy yellow; good colour retention with gentle, even fading.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent is recorded; an unscented hybrid tea whose main ornamental value comes from flower form, size, and clear, luminous yellow colouring rather than fragrance.
Hip characteristics
Rosehip set is usually low; when present, produces small, spherical, orange‑red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, adding only minor late‑season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Very susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, so needs regular protection; winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) with normal care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny, open spot with good air and drainage; spacing 40–65 cm depending on use, 5.7–6.6 plants/m² in mass planting; responds well to attentive spraying, feeding and dead‑heading.
ALBA CHIARA® offers clear yellow, high‑centred blooms on a compact, bushy own‑root shrub that matures into long‑term structure with good cutting stems, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners willing to give it attentive care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ALBA CHIARA® – yellow hybrid tea rose - Barni
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Pollinator Attraction:
Generally of low attractiveness to pollinators; double or fully double flower forms with concealed stamens reduce pollen and nectar accessibility compared with single or semi‑double forms.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double-flowered variety that attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is therefore at best partially pollinator-friendly.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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