This timeless Kordes classic from 1970 still turns heads with its large, deep red velvety blooms and rich, old-rose fragrance that fills the air on warm days. Tatjana delivers classic hybrid tea form—high-centred flowers perfect for cutting, opening beautifully in vases for days of enjoyment. Repeat flowering from mid-spring to autumn ensures months of colour on a vigorous, upright bush reaching 1.5–2m, backed by healthy mid-green foliage and strong disease resistance.
Ideal for beginners, its easy-care nature and pruning tolerance make it a standout in Aussie conditions.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Flower | Large deep red, high-centred; strong fragrance |
| Foliage | Mid to deep green, glossy, disease-resistant |
| Height/Spread | 1.5–2m tall; upright bushy habit |
| Bloom Season | Mid-spring to autumn, repeat flowering |
| Best Uses | Cut flowers, borders, mass planting, pots |
| Vase Life | Excellent—pick buds just before opening |
Why Choose Tatjana for Australian Gardens
Tatjana shines in temperate climates like Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide, handling heat, humidity and light frost with ease. Plant it massed along borders for a fragrant red wave, or solo in pots for patio drama. Its vigour fills gaps quickly, while natural health cuts chemical use—perfect paired with whites like ‘Iceberg’ or silver-foliage companions for contrast. Vase enthusiasts love harvesting stems without sacrificing garden impact.
Growing & Planting Tips
Set up for success with basic prep—thrives in full sun and free-draining soil across most regions.
- Position: 6+ hours direct sun daily.
- Soil Prep: Dig over, mix in rotted compost and aged manure 2 weeks ahead.
- Planting: Match pot depth in hole; water with seaweed tonic, then mulch lightly.
- Watering: Deep weekly soaks first season as soil dries; less once established.
- Fertiliser: Rose food (e.g., Sudden Impact) every 8 weeks spring–summer, plus seaweed boosts for nonstop blooms.
Potted Tatjana excels on balconies—use 40cm+ containers with gravel for drainage.
Pruning Guide for Abundant Blooms
Winter prune (July–August) keeps it shapely and productive.
- Cut out dead or crossing canes at base.
- Tip healthy stems by one-third to outward buds.
- Every second year, remove oldest wood fully.
Light summer deadheading sparks more flushes—no fuss required.
Landscaping Ideas
- Rose borders: Mass plant for bold red drifts.
- Containers: Upright form suits patios or entrances.
- Mixed beds: Underplant with lavender or salvia for fragrance layers.
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Where to Buy Tatjana Rose
Find potted or bare-root Tatjana from trusted Australian nurseries online—perfect for quick delivery.
Bare rooted and potted. Old World, David Austin, Bush & Standard Roses. Over 400 varieties available by Mail Order.
www.magicgardenroses.com.au
400 Galston Road, Galston NSW 2159
Huge range of potted roses available all year - weeping, standards, climbing, groundcover, bush, David Austin, Smooth Touch, Old World, New Releases. Rose Garden Design Service.
www.greeneroses.com.au