Cream Caramel Rose Rosa Crème Caramel = 'Frynesca' (HT)
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ABOUT
The Rosa Crème Caramel, commonly known as the Crème Caramel Rose, is a hybrid tea rose that is prized for its distinctive blooms. The flowers exhibit a unique color palette, resembling the creamy tones of caramel. The petals are softly blended with creamy beige and light pink, providing a delicate and refined look. Their appearance is lush and full, with each bloom showcasing a classic, high-centered form typical of hybrid tea roses. Multiple layers of petals overlap to create a visually enticing spiral at the heart of the flower. The rose plant itself has a bushy habit, with glossy, dark green leaves that provide a lovely contrast to the soft color of the blossoms. The foliage is dense, which adds to the plant's overall lush appearance. When in bloom, the Crème Caramel Rose can be quite showy, with its captivating flowers that can dazzle in a garden setting. The blooms may appear singularly or in small clusters, gracing the plant throughout its flowering season and offering a display that is both elegant and eye-catching. The flowers are not only beautiful but often emit a pleasant, sweet fragrance that can be enjoyed when nearby.
About this plant
NamesFamily
Rosaceae
Synonyms
Crème Caramel Rose, Frynesca Rose
Common names
Rosa 'Frynesca' HT.
ToxicityTo humans
The Hybrid Tea Rose is not considered toxic to humans. Ingesting parts of roses, including petals from the Hybrid Tea Rose, is not typically harmful, and roses or their petals can sometimes be used in culinary applications. However, it is always recommended to eat only those plants or plant parts that are known to be safe and intended for human consumption. Eating non-food plants or unknown plant parts could lead to gastrointestinal discomfort or allergic reactions for some individuals.
To pets
The Hybrid Tea Rose is generally considered non-toxic to pets. However, roses have thorns that can cause physical injury if a pet tries to chew or swallow them. Ingesting significant amounts of the plant could potentially lead to mild gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting or diarrhea, simply due to the ingestion of non-digestible material. It's always best to prevent pets from ingesting plants that are not part of their normal diet to avoid any potential issues.
CharacteristicsLife cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Apricot
Height
4 feet (1.2 meters)
Spread
3 feet (0.9 meters)
Plant type
Shrub
Hardiness zones
6
Native area
Cultivar
Benefits
General Benefits- Visual Appeal: The plant features beautiful, caramel-colored blooms that can enhance the aesthetic of gardens and landscapes.
- Aromatic Flowers: It emits a pleasant fragrance, which can create a sensory experience in garden spaces.
- Landscape Versatility: The rose plant can be used in various landscape designs, including formal gardens, borders, and as a standalone specimen.
- Pollinator Attraction: The blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting local ecosystems.
- Long Blooming Period: It provides a long season of flowers, often from late spring to fall, depending on the climate.
- Cut Flower Use: The roses are ideal for cut flower arrangements, allowing enjoyment of their beauty indoors.
- Cultural Significance: Roses are often associated with love and beauty, making them a popular choice for gardens and as a gift plant.
- Adaptability: The plant can adapt to a range of soil types, though it thrives best in well-drained loamy soils.
Medical PropertiesThis plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying QualitiesThis plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses- Photography and art: The unique color of Rosa Crème Caramel can be a subject for photographers and artists, inspiring them to capture its beauty through various mediums.
- Culinary decoration: The petals of Rosa Crème Caramel, though not commonly used, can be placed on cakes or desserts for an exquisite and elegant presentation.
- Bath products: Petals from the Rosa Crème Caramel can be incorporated into homemade bath bombs or bath salts for a luxurious and fragrant bathing experience.
- Handmade paper: Dried petals from the Rosa Crème Caramel can be embedded into paper to create textured, decorative handmade paper for crafts or stationery.
- Plant dye: The petals of Rosa Crème Caramel can be used to create a natural dye for fabrics, yarn, or paper, giving them a subtle, caramel-hued color.
- Aromatherapy: While not an essential oil producer, the scent of Rosa Crème Caramel's flowers could be captured in potpourri mixes for a gentle, relaxing fragrance in the home.
- Wedding confetti: Dried petals of Rosa Crème Caramel can be tossed as natural, biodegradable confetti at weddings, offering a unique twist to the traditional rice toss.
- Education and research: The Rosa Crème Caramel can serve as a valuable specimen for horticultural study and research, helping students and scientists learn more about hybrid tea roses.
- Fragrance sachets: The petals can be dried and placed in small sachets to freshen up drawers, closets, or even vehicles with their natural scent.
- Bookmarks: Laminating the petals of Rosa Crème Caramel can create unique and personal bookmarks for book lovers.
Interesting Facts
Feng ShuiThe rose is not specifically used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign CompitabilityThe rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism- Love: Like most roses, the Crème Caramel rose is often associated with love and passion, making it a popular choice for romantic occasions.
- Elegance and Grace: Its unique color and refined appearance signify elegance and grace, which can represent a person's sophisticated and graceful nature.
- Warmth and Comfort: The creamy, caramel hues of the rose evoke feelings of warmth and comfort, suggesting a sense of nurturing and care.
- Friendship: Roses can also symbolize friendship, especially in lighter colors like the gentle tones of the Crème Caramel rose, offering a softer expression of affection.
- Unique Beauty: This particular variety with its distinctive color palette represents unique beauty and the celebration of individuality.
- New Beginnings: As with many roses, Crème Caramel roses can symbolize new beginnings and the start of a journey, often making them a gift for graduations, new jobs, or other fresh starts.
WaterHybrid Tea Roses, including the Rosa 'Cream Caramel', require deep, infrequent watering to establish a strong root system. Water the plant once a week with about 1 to 2 gallons of water during the growing season, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Increase the frequency to twice a week during extreme heat or dry spells. During the winter months, reduce the amount of water to match the rose's dormant state, usually cutting back to once every two weeks. Always water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage, which can lead to fungal diseases.
LightHybrid Tea Roses, like the Rosa 'Cream Caramel', thrive in full sunlight. They require at least six to eight hours of direct sun daily. The best spot for planting these roses is in an area where they receive morning sunlight, which dries the dew on the leaves and helps prevent disease. Avoid placing them in areas with partial shade as it can impede their flowering and overall health.
TemperatureThe Rosa 'Cream Caramel' Hybrid Tea Rose prefers a temperate climate with temperatures ideally ranging between 65°F and 75°F for optimal growth. They can tolerate minimum winter temperatures down to about 20°F but require protection during these colder periods. In summer, they can endure highs up to 90°F, provided they have sufficient water and air circulation to remain healthy.
PruningPruning the Rosa 'Cream Caramel' Hybrid Tea Rose is essential for maintaining plant health, encouraging blooming, and shaping the plant. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or weak canes, cutting back to healthy, outward-facing buds, and open the center of the plant for better air circulation. Prune about one-third of the older canes each year to rejuvenate the plant. Deadhead regularly to promote continuous flowering throughout the season.
CleaningAs needed
SoilThe Hybrid Tea Rose prefers well-draining loamy soil enriched with organic matter. The ideal pH for the soil should be between 6.0 and 7.0. You can create a suitable soil mix by blending equal parts garden soil, compost, and coarse sand or perlite to ensure proper drainage and fertility.
RepottingHybrid Tea Roses planted in containers may need repotting every 2 to 3 years. Choose a slightly larger pot and fresh soil mix to ensure continued growth and bloom production. In-ground roses do not require repotting but may benefit from soil rejuvenation.
Humidity & MistingHybrid Tea Roses thrive in moderate humidity levels but do not require specific humidity conditions to flourish. They are adaptable to the ambient outdoor humidity and typically do well in the humidity levels found in most garden environments.
Suitable locationsIndoor
Provide bright light, adequate water, and avoid heat sources.
Outdoor
Plant in full sun, well-draining soil, and water deeply.
Hardiness zone
5-9 USDA
Life cycleThe Hybrid Tea Rose 'Frynesca', commonly known as Rosa Crème Caramel, starts its life as a dormant grafted bare root plant or as nursery container-grown stock. When planted in well-drained soil and a location with full sun, the rose breaks dormancy and begins to grow new shoots and leaves. As it matures, this deciduous shrub undergoes vegetative growth each spring, forming pinnate leaves with multiple leaflets and thorny stems. During the blooming season, typically from late spring through fall, it produces large, fragrant flowers that are a blend of cream, caramel, and pink colors. After pollination, some flowers may produce rose hips (seed pods), but often, cultivated roses like this one are deadheaded to encourage further flowering and maintain plant vigor. In autumn, as temperatures drop, the rose enters a period of dormancy, reducing metabolic activity and conserving resources until the next growth cycle begins in spring.
PropogationPropogation time
Late Winter - Early Spring
Propogation: The Rosa Crème Caramel, commonly referred to as a Hybrid Tea rose, is most effectively propagated through the method of semi-hardwood cuttings. This technique is often employed during the late summer months when the plant's new growth has begun to mature and harden slightly. To propagate, one selects a healthy stem with several leaves and cuts a 6 to 8 inch (15 to 20 cm) length, making the cut at a 45-degree angle just below a leaf node. The lower leaves are then removed, and the cut end is dipped in rooting hormone to encourage root development. This cutting is then planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until roots establish, which typically takes a few weeks. During this time, the cutting should be kept in a warm area with indirect sunlight to support growth.
