Rose - Brief Encounter

Common name:
Rose 'Brief Encounter'

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: 1.2–1.5m
Width: 1m

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.

Companion plants:
Lavender
Catmint (Nepeta)
Salvia greggii
Coreopsis
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana)