Pure, bright white tone with a cool undertone. - hybrid tea rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - classic, rosy character
– Pure, snow-white hybrid tea blooms.
– Tall, upright habit for elegant structure.
– Large, very double flowers for cutting.
– Good colour retention, even in strong sun.
– Reliable remontant flowering all season.
– Special feature: Multiple US show titles, including Queen of Show.
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TINEKE – white hybrid tea rose - Boerlage
Elegant and impeccably white, Tineke brings a refined, high-centred hybrid tea look into everyday gardens, delivering tall, upright structure that works beautifully as a specimen or in slim borders. Its remontant nature provides reliable repeat flushes of large, exhibition-style blooms through the season, while the dense, dark green foliage gives a handsome backdrop even between flowerings. Hardy to typical British winters with H7 cold tolerance, it copes with exposed sites where steady breezes and rain test many roses, especially in more coastal gardens. As an own-root plant, it settles in securely and, over time, builds a resilient bush that recovers well from pruning and occasional mistakes. In most gardens you can expect roots to establish in year one, stronger framework and more blooms in year two, and full ornamental value with abundant, classic blooms by year three. For gardeners seeking a quietly formal but easy-care feature, Tineke offers long-term reliability without complicated techniques.
Freshly opened ice-white Tineke flower
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden statement rose
Tineke’s tall, upright habit and pure white blooms create an immediate focal point by the drive or front path, echoing classic show-bench roses in an everyday setting. Plant near the entrance where its refined form can be appreciated by beginner-gardeners.
Sunny mixed border in a family garden
This variety performs best in full sun, delivering strong stems and well-formed blooms between perennials and ornamental grasses. It partners well with airy companions, provided the spot is reasonably open and bright for busy-homeowners.
Small group planting for formal layouts
Planting in groups of 3–5 at the recommended spacing creates a cohesive, upright line of white flowers that suits simple, structured designs. This supports an orderly look with minimal complexity for aesthetics-focused-beginners.
Specimen rose for narrow beds
The strong vertical growth and limited spread help Tineke shine in tighter beds along fences or patios, where a single, tall bush can carry the space with clear lines and glossy foliage appreciated by urban-gardeners.
Cutting patch and home-arrangement bed
Its exhibition-style, high-centred flowers on long stems lend themselves to cutting for the house; regular picking also doubles as deadheading, supporting further flowering for stylish-entertainers.
Classic white accent in cottage-style planting
The cool, stable white blends with soft pinks, blues and silvers, lighting up looser, cottage-style mixes while still keeping a touch of formality. This suits gardeners wanting gentle structure without demanding pruning for cottage-lovers.
Roses in exposed or wind-prone positions
Robust wood and an H7 hardiness rating allow Tineke to perform where breeze and wet weather are regular features, particularly in sites where frequent wind and rain would challenge less sturdy roses for coastal-gardeners.
Larger containers and terrace planters
In a well-drained pot of at least 40–50 litres, this upright rose provides height and clean white flowers near seating areas; the own-root plant adapts gradually and can be renewed more easily in long-term pots for patio-owners.
Styling ideas
Formal axis – Place a single Tineke at the end of a straight path or vista to draw the eye with its upright shape and clean white blooms – ideal for orderly, design-conscious gardeners.
White trio – Group three plants in a triangle in the front garden for a compact but impactful formal feature that looks planned without complex layouts – suitable for time-poor homeowners.
Cutting corner – Dedicate a sunny bed with Tineke backed by tall verbena to provide elegant stems for the vase while keeping maintenance simple – perfect for flower-arranging enthusiasts.
Cottage calm – Mix Tineke with soft pink perennials and switchgrass for a relaxed cottage scene, where its pure white flowers add calm structure – great for lovers of romantic borders.
Patio pillar – Grow a single bush in a 40–50 litre container by the terrace, underplanted with low herbs for a crisp, architectural accent – well suited to small-space balcony and patio gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Tineke is a hybrid tea rose traded as Tineke – white hybrid tea rose - Boerlage; registered exhibition name Tineke, with the cultivar name used widely in show schedules.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Herman H. Boerlage in the Netherlands from Nursery Stock Plant No. K70 × unknown seedling; introduced and distributed initially by Select Roses B.V. in 1989.
Awards and recognition
Highly regarded as a white exhibition rose, with Queen and King of Show titles at multiple American rose society events and several Best White Rose and court awards between 1999 and 2010.
Growth and structural characteristics
Tall, upright bushes 150–190 cm high and 105–135 cm wide, with dense, matt, dark green foliage and moderate prickles; spent blooms remain and need deadheading to maintain a tidy appearance.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, high-centred blooms with 40+ petals on mostly solitary stems; classic pointed buds reminiscent of cut-flower types, offering a refined exhibition-style profile in the garden.
Colour data and phenology
Pure cool white flowers (ARS W; RHS NN155C–NN155D) with greenish buds; colour holds well, fading only slightly to creamy white, though petal edges may brown in hotter, intense-sun conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, classic rosy character but very weak overall, making scent a secondary feature; grown primarily for bloom form, purity of colour and cutting quality rather than for strong fragrance.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally low due to very double flowers; any formed hips are small, globular, about 8–12 mm across, spherical in shape and coloured red to RHS 46A later in the season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 for hardiness, tolerating approximately –26 to –23 °C; disease resistance is moderate to black spot, mildew and rust, benefitting from occasional protective sprays in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with regular watering and feeding; plant 110–120 cm apart in beds or hedges, give 200 cm as a specimen, and deadhead or cut for the vase to encourage repeat flowering.
Tineke offers tall, pure-white hybrid tea blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root vigour, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like an elegant, enduring garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TINEKE – white hybrid tea rose - Boerlage
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Queen of Show (ARS) – several American shows (1999–2005); King of Show – Olympia Rose Society Show (2010); King of Show – San Francisco Rose Society Show (2000); Best White Rose (CRS) – Golden Triangle Rose & Garden Society (1999); Numerous Court/Princes
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double, cupped bloom form makes it unattractive to pollinators, as the doubled petals and concealed stamens limit access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens, making it more of an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
