Mountbatten Rose Rosa Mountbatten = 'Harmantelle' (F)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

Rosa Mountbatten, also commonly known as a variety of garden rose, presents a classic and sophisticated appearance that is often cherished in gardens and bouquets alike. The flowers of this rose are particularly striking, typically showcasing large blooms that exude elegance. The petals are creamy white, soft to the touch, and sometimes can exhibit subtle hints of pale yellow at their base, which adds a gentle warmth to their overall look. These blooms arrange themselves quite beautifully, often revealing a perfect, high-centered form that has become iconic of this type of garden rose. The petals spiral outward from the center, creating a lush, full appearance. As they unfurl, they reveal layers of intricately arranged petals that invite viewers to gaze deeper into the heart of the flower. Leaves of the Rosa Mountbatten complement the blooms with a rich green color, presenting a glossy finish that reflects sunlight, adding vibrancy to the plant's presence. The foliage serves as an excellent backdrop that accentuates the pureness of the creamy white roses, making the flowers stand out even more prominently. In terms of fragrance, this plant does not disappoint. The roses emit a delightful, sweet scent that can envelop a space, inviting onlookers to come closer and appreciate the perfume. The aroma has the ability to transport a person to a tranquil garden setting, making it a favorite for its sensory appeal as well as its visual beauty. The structure of the Rosa Mountbatten is robust, with stout stems that provide a sturdy support for the sizable flowers. The stems are adorned with occasional thorns, a reminder of the protective nature of this cultivated beauty. Despite the thorns, the rose is a symbol of grace and is frequently selected for celebratory occasions, particularly weddings, where its pristine blooms can signify new beginnings and purity. Overall, the Rosa Mountbatten is admired for its regal bearing, its luxuriant blooms, and its charming fragrance, making it a beloved choice for rose enthusiasts and gardeners seeking to add a touch of classic glamour to their floral spaces.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Synonyms
  Mountbatten Rose.
- Common names
  Rosa 'Harmantelle'.
Toxicity
- To humans
  The Rosa Mountbatten, commonly known as the garden rose, is not considered toxic to humans. There are no well-known toxic effects from eating garden roses or touching their petals. However, the plant can cause minor irritation due to its thorns.
- To pets
  The garden rose is generally considered non-toxic to pets. It is not known to cause serious poisoning if pets consume the petals or leaves. However, as with humans, the thorns may cause physical injury or minor irritation to pets if they come into contact with the plant.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  White
- Height
  4 feet 1.2 meters
- Spread
  4 feet 1.2 meters
- Plant type
  Shrub
- Hardiness zones
  6
- Native area
  Cultivar

Benefits

General Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: The Rosa Mountbatten adds beauty to gardens with its large, creamy-white flowers and is commonly used in ornamental landscaping.
- Pollinator Attraction: The plant attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, thus supporting local ecosystems.
- Fragrance: It is known for its pleasant and strong fragrance, which can enhance the sensory experience of a garden.
- Cut Flowers: The blooms are ideal for cut flower arrangements, adding elegance to indoor settings.
- Cultural Significance: Roses are often associated with love and romance, and they're popular for special occasions like weddings and anniversaries.
- Versatility: It can be used in a variety of garden designs, including borders, hedges, and as a standalone specimen.
- Long Blooming Season: Rosa Mountbatten typically has a long flowering period, providing color and interest for an extended time.
- Hardiness: This rose variety is relatively hardy, resistant to diseases, and can withstand a range of climatic conditions.
- Wildlife Habitat: They can provide shelter and food for birds and beneficial insects within a garden environment.
- Symbolism: Roses are often grown for their symbolic meanings and can be used to convey messages without words.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- The rose petals can be used for making natural dyes, giving fabrics and artworks delicate pink to red hues.
- The fragrance from roses is often captured and used in perfumery to create rose-scented products such as perfumes and scented oils.
- Rose hips, which are the fruit of the rose plant, can be used to make herbal teas, syrups, and jams, offering a rich source of Vitamin C.
- Pressed rose flowers can be incorporated into paper making, providing a decorative and fragrant element to handmade papers.
- The stems of rose plants, particularly from older or wild varieties, can be fashioned into natural needles or skewers for crafting purposes.
- Due to their beauty, individual rose petals can be used to decorate dishes or desserts, adding an elegant touch to culinary presentation.
- Rosewater, which is made from the distillation of rose petals, is often used in culinary arts, particularly in Middle Eastern cuisines, to flavor foods and sweets.
- The essential oil extracted from roses is widely used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
- Swirls or patterns of rose petals can be used as part of sand or rangoli decorations during festive occasions in some cultures.
- Petals from the rose can also be used as confetti or as a natural decoration for weddings and other celebrations for an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The rose is not specifically used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Love and Passion: As with many roses, the Mountbatten Rose symbolizes love and passion, representing the emotional intensity and romantic feelings often associated with the flower.
- Beauty: Roses are universally heralded for their stunning blooms, and the Mountbatten Rose is no exception. It epitomizes the ideal of beauty in both form and color.
- Honor and Respect: Named after Lord Louis Mountbatten, this rose conveys qualities of honor and respect, suitable for commemorating individuals of noted achievements or status.
- Mourning and Remembrance: Due to its namesake's historical connections, the Mountbatten Rose can be symbolic of mourning and remembrance, honoring past memories and those who have passed away.
- Unity: Roses often represent unity due to their frequent use in weddings and other ceremonies that bring people together, the Mountbatten Rose thus symbolizes the coming together of individuals in harmony.
- Friendship: Yellow roses, in particular, signify friendship, making the Mountbatten Rose a representation of new beginnings, joy, and platonic relationships.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Hybrid Tea roses like Rosa Mountbatten require regular watering to establish deep roots and ensure their health, particularly during their first two growing seasons. Water them deeply and infrequently rather than shallow and often, aiming for about 1-2 gallons per week during the growing season, depending on weather conditions. They benefit from an even supply of moisture, so during dry spells or in hot climates, increase watering to twice per week. Always water around the base of the plant to keep the leaves dry and reduce the risk of disease.
Light
Rosa Mountbatten thrives best in full sun, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day. Position the plant in a spot where it will receive uninterrupted sunshine throughout the day, avoiding shaded areas where it might be deprived of the light it needs for optimal growth and flower production.
Temperature
Rosa Mountbatten prefers a temperate climate with temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit for ideal growth. The plant is hardy and can survive minimum temperatures down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but extreme cold can damage or kill the plant. During hot weather, hydrating the plant is essential to maintain health, but the plant itself can endure temperatures up to around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pruning
Pruning Rosa Mountbatten promotes healthy growth, increases air circulation, and encourages vibrant blooms. Prune them in late winter or early spring, cutting back to about 18-24 inches, removing dead or diseased wood, and shaping the plant. Thin out crowded areas to allow sunlight to reach the center of the bush. Deadheading, or cutting off spent flowers, encourages repeated flowering throughout the growing season.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Hybrid Tea Roses like Rosa Mountbatten thrive in well-draining, fertile loam with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. A soil mix consisting of equal parts garden soil, compost, and some peat moss or perlite would be ideal, ensuring good aeration and nutrient retention.
Repotting
Rosa Mountbatten, a Hybrid Tea Rose, generally does not require frequent repotting. Instead of repotting, roses are often replanted or transferred to the garden. When grown in containers, they may need repotting every 2-3 years to refresh the soil and address root crowding.
Humidity & Misting
Hybrid Tea Roses like Rosa Mountbatten prefer moderate humidity levels, around 40-60%. Avoid extremely high humidity to prevent fungal diseases.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Keep in bright light, water deeply but infrequently.
- Outdoor
  Full sun, amend soil well, water deeply, mulch.
- Hardiness zone
  5-10 USDA
Life cycle
The Rosa Mountbatten, commonly known as the Rose, begins its life cycle with seed germination, where seeds require a period of stratification to break dormancy and sprout when conditions are favorable, generally in spring. The seedlings develop roots, stems, and leaves as they grow into young plants. In the vegetative stage, the plant continues to grow and mature, developing thorns, compound leaves, and a robust root system. The rose reaches the flowering stage in late spring to early summer, producing large, fragrant white blossoms that attract pollinators for sexual reproduction. After pollination, the flowers develop into fruits called hips, which house the seeds for the next generation. The plant goes through a period of dormancy in the winter, reducing growth and conserving energy until conditions are suitable for the next growing season.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- For the Rosa Mountbatten, one of the most popular methods of propagation is through softwood cuttings, typically taken in late spring or early summer. To propagate using this method, a gardener would select healthy, new growth that has not yet maturely hardened and is beginning to show leaf growth but no flower buds. Cuttings should be about 4 to 6 inches (approximately 10 to 15 cm) long and should be snipped just below a leaf node using clean, sharp pruners. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end can be dipped in rooting hormone to encourage root development. The cutting is then planted in a mixture of equal parts sand and peat or a well-draining potting medium, ensuring the leaf nodes where the leaves were removed are below the surface of the soil. The cutting should be kept moist and in a warm environment with indirect light until roots have formed, which can take several weeks. Once rooted, the new rose plant can be transplanted into a larger pot or directly into the garden.