Rose 'Lover's Meeting' - Hybrid Tea Rose
A spectacular romantic hybrid tea rose producing masses of striking, large blooms in vibrant Indian orange with uniquely pointed outer petals and exceptional garden presence, complemented by attractive bronzy-green foliage, vigorous upright growth, and excellent flowering performance, making it perfect for romantic gardens, cutting displays, and anywhere bold orange beauty with distinctive form is desired.
Headlines
- Plant Type: Hardy deciduous hybrid tea rose
- Eventual Height: 100cm
- Eventual Spread: 70cm
- Flowering Period: June to September
- Flower Colour: Vibrant Indian orange
- Hardiness: Hardy in the UK down to temperatures of -20 to -15 degrees Celsius (RHS hardiness rating H6)
- Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright and bushy
- Flower Type: Large blooms with distinctive pointed outer petals
- Fragrance: Light to moderate fragrance
Overview
Rose 'Lover's Meeting' stands as the perfect romantic celebration rose, renowned for its spectacular display of large blooms in striking vibrant Indian orange with distinctive pointed outer petals that create unique garden drama. This exceptional variety produces masses of classically shaped hybrid tea blooms with an exotic twist, featuring uniquely pointed outer petals that distinguish it from traditional hybrid tea forms. The stunning vibrant orange colouring provides spectacular displays that capture attention throughout the extended flowering season from summer through early autumn, whilst the distinctive petal formation adds architectural interest that enhances any garden setting. With its vigorous upright growth habit, attractive bronzy-green foliage that provides perfect colour contrast, reliable repeat flowering performance, and sturdy green stems that support the large vivid blooms, 'Lover's Meeting' delivers outstanding garden performance with romantic significance, making it ideal for romantic gardens, feature plantings, container cultivation, and anywhere bold orange beauty with distinctive form is desired.
Key Features
The outstanding appeal of 'Lover's Meeting' lies in its masses of striking, large blooms that showcase perfect hybrid tea form with distinctive pointed outer petals and exceptional vibrant orange colouring. Each flower displays stunning Indian orange tones arranged in classic high-centred shape with the unique feature of pointed outer petals that create architectural interest and garden drama, producing blooms of remarkable presence and visual impact. The vibrant orange colouring provides spectacular displays that maintain their intensity throughout the flowering season, creating consistent colour that symbolises passion and romantic celebration. The flowers are produced abundantly in profusion throughout summer and early autumn, opening from beautifully formed buds that add elegant anticipation to the garden display. The distinctive pointed petal formation complements the spectacular colour impact, creating memorable garden experiences that enhance both romantic garden themes and everyday garden enjoyment with unique architectural appeal.
Growth Characteristics
This hybrid tea rose displays vigorous upright growth with bushy habit, reaching 100cm in height with a generous spread of 70cm, creating impressive garden presence that commands attention throughout the growing season. The sturdy green stems provide excellent support for the abundant large flower displays, making this variety particularly valuable for cutting and formal garden applications where stem strength and flower presentation are crucial. The attractive bronzy-green foliage is produced abundantly, creating distinctive backdrop that perfectly complements the vibrant orange blooms whilst maintaining excellent appearance throughout the growing season. The vigorous yet manageable growth ensures reliable flowering whilst creating substantial garden impact that fits well into diverse garden settings from borders to containers.
Flowering Performance
From summer through to early autumn, 'Lover's Meeting' delivers exceptional flowering displays with abundant repeat blooming that continues consistently throughout the extended growing season. The plant produces masses of striking, large flowers in profusion continuously, creating substantial visual impact with reliable performance that ensures ongoing garden celebration. The individual blooms develop with classic hybrid tea form enhanced by distinctive pointed outer petals, allowing gardeners to appreciate the perfect orange colour intensity and unique architectural form, whilst the substantial quality ensures each flower maintains its elegant appearance for extended periods. The prolific flowering nature ensures spectacular displays throughout the season, with the abundant orange blooms providing continuous focal points that brighten garden spaces with their vibrant colour and distinctive form.
Growing Conditions
'Lover's Meeting' thrives in full sun with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, requiring good drainage whilst maintaining consistent moisture for optimal performance and colour development. The rose adapts well to moderately fertile soils and responds excellently to an open, bright aspect where the vibrant Indian orange colours can be fully appreciated and the distinctive petal formation can be showcased. For best results, plant in sunny positions with good air circulation, incorporating well-rotted organic matter to support the vigorous flowering and healthy foliage development. The variety benefits from regular feeding and responds well to standard rose care practices, whilst the manageable size makes it suitable for diverse garden situations from beds and borders to container cultivation.
Hardiness and Disease Resistance
'Lover's Meeting' demonstrates good hardiness typical of hybrid tea roses, with reliable performance in UK conditions and tolerance of winter temperatures. The variety shows reasonable disease resistance when provided with appropriate growing conditions including good air circulation and proper spacing to maintain healthy growth. The attractive bronzy-green foliage remains vigorous throughout the growing season, providing excellent backdrop for the spectacular orange blooms. Regular monitoring and standard preventative care ensure optimal performance and maintain the vigorous growth that supports the abundant flowering displays.
Care and Maintenance
'Lover's Meeting' requires standard hybrid tea rose maintenance to achieve optimal flowering performance and colour intensity. Apply balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer, with regular deep watering during dry periods to support the vigorous growth and abundant flower production. The variety responds well to standard care practices, making it suitable for gardeners seeking reliable romantic plantings with distinctive appeal. Regular deadheading encourages continued flowering and maintains the spectacular display throughout the season, whilst annual pruning in late winter maintains the vigorous upright shape and promotes strong new growth for optimal flowering performance and distinctive petal development.
Garden Applications
'Lover's Meeting' excels in romantic garden displays and feature plantings where its distinctive form and spectacular orange performance can be fully appreciated. The striking Indian orange blooms with pointed outer petals make it ideal for romantic gardens, architectural plantings, and special displays where unique beauty and reliable performance are essential. Perfect for beds and borders, this rose provides outstanding cut flowers with sturdy stems and excellent vase life that enhance floral arrangements with both spectacular beauty and distinctive form. The vigorous growth and abundant flowering make it particularly suitable for creating dramatic displays in formal gardens, whilst the manageable size ensures it fits well into diverse garden settings from traditional borders to contemporary landscapes.
Container Growing
The manageable size and vigorous growth make 'Lover's Meeting' exceptionally well-suited to container cultivation for patios, balconies, and romantic displays. The rose thrives in large containers where its vibrant orange blooms can create spectacular focal points and the distinctive pointed petals can be appreciated at close quarters, making it perfect for terraces and seating areas where architectural beauty is desired. Choose containers at least 50cm wide and deep with excellent drainage, using high-quality multipurpose compost enriched with slow-release fertiliser. Container-grown specimens require more frequent watering and feeding than ground-planted roses, but the spectacular orange displays and distinctive form make this worthwhile for special plantings and romantic garden celebrations.
Seasonal Interest
Throughout the growing season, 'Lover's Meeting' provides exceptional seasonal interest with continuous vibrant colour and reliable architectural performance. Spring brings the emergence of attractive bronzy-green foliage and the first beautifully formed buds, building anticipation for the main flowering display. The spectacular orange blooms from summer through early autumn provide months of vibrant colour that maintains intensity throughout the season, creating consistent seasonal impact with distinctive architectural appeal. The attractive bronzy foliage remains healthy throughout the season, providing perfect backdrop for the spectacular flower displays, whilst the vigorous upright branching structure provides strong architectural interest during dormant periods.
Fragrance Profile
'Lover's Meeting' features light to moderate fragrance that complements the spectacular visual display and enhances the romantic garden experience. The pleasant fragrance adds aromatic appeal to outdoor spaces whilst making this rose particularly valuable for cutting gardens where both visual beauty and gentle aromatic interest are desired. The subtle scent enhances garden atmosphere and makes this variety suitable for areas where fragrance contributes to the romantic garden experience, particularly near seating areas and pathways where the aromatic qualities can be appreciated alongside the spectacular visual display.
Companion Planting
The vibrant Indian orange colouring of 'Lover's Meeting' provides excellent opportunities for companion planting with complementary garden plants and sophisticated colour schemes. The striking orange tones work magnificently with deep reds and golden yellows for rich warm displays that highlight both the romantic significance and garden beauty, whilst purple and blue flowers create sophisticated colour contrasts. Bronze and copper foliage plants complement the orange tones whilst cream flowers provide harmonious displays. The vigorous growth makes it suitable for planting with perennials and herbs that enhance the garden's romantic atmosphere throughout the growing season.
Heritage and Innovation
'Lover's Meeting' represents excellent hybrid tea breeding that successfully combines distinctive architectural form with vibrant colour and reliable garden performance. The variety demonstrates breeding achievement that integrated unique pointed petal formation with exceptional orange colouring, creating a rose that satisfies both architectural garden purposes and practical gardening requirements. The breeding achievement brings together outstanding flowering abundance, vigorous growth, and meaningful romantic significance that makes this variety particularly valuable for distinctive plantings and romantic gardens.
Romantic Significance
One of the most valued features of 'Lover's Meeting' is its romantic name and distinctive beauty, making it uniquely meaningful for romantic garden displays and special occasion plantings. The vibrant orange colour combined with distinctive pointed petals symbolises passion and unique love, whilst the abundant flowering represents the joy and celebration of romantic relationships. This romantic significance, combined with exceptional garden performance, makes it particularly appealing to gardeners seeking roses with both meaningful symbolism and practical excellence for creating memorable garden experiences.
Cut Flower Excellence
The excellent cut flower qualities make 'Lover's Meeting' particularly valuable for gardeners who wish to bring romantic beauty and distinctive form indoors for special arrangements and romantic occasions. The sturdy stems, large blooms with pointed petals, and vibrant orange colour create outstanding floral displays that provide lasting indoor enjoyment whilst maintaining the romantic significance of the distinctive form. The vigorous flowering ensures plenty of blooms for cutting whilst maintaining garden displays, making it ideal for both garden beauty and exceptional romantic arrangements.
Why Choose 'Lover's Meeting'?
Rose 'Lover's Meeting' represents the perfect combination of romantic significance, distinctive architectural beauty, and reliable performance. The masses of striking Indian orange blooms with their unique pointed outer petals provide spectacular displays from summer through early autumn, whilst the vigorous growth and attractive bronzy foliage ensure reliable performance with standard maintenance. Whether grown for romantic gardens, distinctive architectural displays, special occasion plantings, or simply for its exceptional beauty and unique form, this outstanding hybrid tea rose offers unique value that combines meaningful romantic significance with outstanding garden excellence, creating lasting memories and enduring beauty that celebrates distinctive love and architectural appeal in any garden setting.
Reasons to Buy Roses from Jacksons Nurseries
(1) ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot
Buy with confidence from the only online rose grower rated ‘Excellent’ 4.9* on Trustpilot. We have been a trusted supplier of roses for 3 generations. We take pride in growing our own roses in the field before potting them up, allowing for meticulous quality control to sale.
(2) Best Prices Guaranteed – Direct from the Grower
Save £££s by buying direct from a grower you can trust. We’ve already price checked all of our roses against competitors so you don’t have to. We are so confident we offer the best value, if you find a rose of the same type and grade elsewhere, we’ll beat it by 10%.
(3) 12 Month Plants Guarantee
We offer a 12 month guarantee on every plant that you buy from us that we have classified as Fully Hardy. If a plant you've bought from us fails in the first year, we will either replace it or refund you. See our satisfaction guarantee page for more details and conditions.
(4) Third generation family-owned nursery specialising in roses
Jackson’s Nurseries is a 3rd generation family owned business which has been growing roses for over 60 years. Roses have always been our specialty, as you can see from the colourful array of blooms in the background to the old family photo below. Today, we offer over 200 different varieties of floribundas, hybrid teas, patio, shrub and David Austin roses. Our roses are initially grown in the field before being potted up for website dispatch.
(5) Grown at altitude to produce strong, healthy plants
Our North Staffordshire nursery is situated at 250 metres above sea level, producing strong, hardy plants that will thrive in your garden. Our nursery sits on clay, so you can be sure our roses can handle heavy soil too.
(6) Help & Advice and Aftercare
We are help to help you with any help and advice you need in choosing, planting and growing your roses before, during and after your purchase from us. The help and advice section of our website has extensive information, see below some examples of articles you may find useful:
- Different types of roses and what they each mean
- Guide to climbing roses
- Guide to floribunda roses
- Guide to hybrid tea roses
- How to plant a climbing rose
- How to grow hybrid tea roses
How our roses are supplied through the seasons
All our roses are cultivated in an open field and are carefully dug up when the weather is optimal, typically in October or November. While other nurseries supply roses bare root, once our field-grown roses have been potted up we supply them freshly potted. This better protects the roots and helps keep them moist in transit, ensuring your roses arrive as healthy as when they left our nursery. So don’t be alarmed if the compost comes away from the roots when you remove them from the pot.
The roses can remain in their pots over the winter, as long as they are properly watered and fed, but it's best to plant them out as soon as possible. If you do plant them straight away make sure the planting mix is prepared first, hold the root close to the top of the hole as you tip the pot upside down and try to keep as much compost as possible from falling away. They will already be pruned, so no additional pruning is needed except for trimming any dead tips. Regular pruning can start in late winter, the year after planting.
Rose Types
Hybrid Tea Roses (HT)
Hybrid Tea roses are probably the most popular group of roses, available in both bush and standard form they have long flower stems and shapely blooms. Blooms are typically medium to large in size, with many petals which form a distinct central cone.
Floribunda Roses (FL)
Floribunda roses bears its flowers in clusters or trusses, with several blooms open at time in each truss. A popular choice the Floribunda rose group is unrivalled for colour, reliability and longevity as a bedding display however the flower form in generally inferior to the Hybrid Tea.
Patio Roses (PATIO)
Patio roses were introduced in the 1980’s and the group now contains several popular varieties. Generally low-growing roses that were once grouped with the Floribuna group but have now been put in their own group of compact versions. Usually growing about 50cm high they make excellent plants for patio containers or at the front of borders.
Climbing Roses (CLM)
Climbing roses as the name suggests are the perfect choice for covering a wall or screen. Often grouped together with Ramblers, Climbers tend to have stiffer stems, larger flowers but smaller trusses than Ramblers.
Rambling Roses (RAM)
Rambling roses are often grouped with Climbing Roses but the ramblers tend to have a more pliable stems that can be used to run along the soil to use as groundcover or can be used to make weeping standards.
Miniature Roses (MINI)
Miniature roses have increased in popularity in recent years due to their versatility, even grown indoors as temporary pot plants that grow to a maximum height of 40cm. An ideal choice for planting in tubs, edging beds and rockeries.
English Roses (ENG)
Often referred to as Austin or David Austin Roses, English roses are hybrids of old English roses and more modern varieties bread by David Austin to provide the best of both, mixing old rose shapes and scents with more modern colour range, compact habits and repeat flowering.
Planting Advice
Roses like a generous root space, so dig a deep hole approximately twice as wide as the current root system, preferably adding composted organic matter to the soil. Never plant into frozen soil – in winter, await a frost-free period. Carefully remove the pot and gently tease the roots apart to spread them around the hole. Position the plant so that the ‘bud point’ (the place where the shoots emerge from, where the cultivated rose was grafted onto the rootstock) is at soil level. Replace the soil, firming it down gently, then water copiously. Ideally, a general purpose fertiliser should be applied to the surrounding soil as a top dressing. We also highly recommend the use of Rose Rootgrow, which provides a friendly fungus that prevents ‘rose replant syndrome’.
Buying our Roses
Pot Size
Most of our roses are supplied in a 4 litre pot although this may vary slightly depending on rose variety. If the size of pot differes significatly from 4 litres then we will make this clear somewhere on the product page.
Seasonality
Our roses are grown outdoors and as such are subject to seasonal changes. As we sell potted stock throughout the year your rose may not arrive and look like you expect it to. If you are uncertain how your rose will arrive (especially if buying for a gift) then we suggest you contact us prior to making a purchase.
Freshly Potted
Each year a new batch of roses is potted up ready for the following season. Once potted (usually November/December time) they go on sale as 'Freshly Potted'. If you purchase a freshly potted rose and plant it soon after you will find that when removing the rose from the pot there will be a lot of loose soil as the roots will not have had time to grow and bind the compost.
Pruned/Cut Back
In autumn the majority of our roses have finished flowering and begin to look untidy, at this point we prune them quite hard in preparation for the following season. We continue to sell roses throughout the year, when a rose has been pruned in such a way we will identify it has being so. If you are not sure what to expect then please ask prior to making a purchase. Some garden centres/supermarkets sell stock that has been grown abroad or in poly-tunnels so they look 'picture perfect' out of season, while this is ideal for a gift they are short lived once planted.
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