Description: Rose 'Brief Encounter' is a striking modern hybrid tea rose that showcases large, perfectly shaped blooms in warm, coral-salmon tones with a gentle coppery sheen. Each flower features densely layered petals and a subtle fragrance, creating an elegant and uplifting presence in the garden. Blooming in flushes from late spring through to mid-autumn, this variety performs beautifully in Melbourne’s temperate conditions, especially when planted in full sun and enriched, free-draining soil. Its strong, upright stems make it ideal for cutting, while the rich green foliage adds depth and contrast to its luminous flowers. With good disease resistance and a refined, bushy growth habit, 'Brief Encounter' is perfect for formal garden beds, rose borders, or as a feature planting in large containers.
Form: Shrub - Medium
Mature Size: Height: 1.2–1.5 m Width: 1 m
Aspect: Full Sun
Flowering: Flowers in Spring Flowers in Summer Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour: Coral-salmon Coppery undertones
Key Attributes: Suitable for Pots Scented flowers Suitable for Cut Flowers Perennial Suitable for Formal Gardens Disease Resistant
Toxicity: May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.
