Magic Harlequin, hybrid tea

Magic Harlequin (Bush Rose)

Magic Harlequin is a compact bush rose (Hybrid Tea type) bred by Reinhard Noack in Germany before 2019. It was developed within modern rose-breeding programs that aim to combine strong growth, hardiness, and repeated flowering over a long season.

**Flower characteristics**

- Type: Hybrid Tea rose

- Colour: Light apricot flowers with an apricot reverse and pink outer petals

- Size: Average flower diameter about 10 cm

- Form: Large, double blooms with approximately 17–25 petals

- Fragrance: Mild

- Blooming: Repeats in flushes throughout the growing season, from spring to autumn

**Plant characteristics**

- Growth habit: Compact, bushy, and well-structured

- Height: Up to about 70 cm

- Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves

**Growing conditions**

- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil to reduce risk of root rot and support healthy growth

- Light: Performs best in full sun to partial sun

- Hardiness: Comparable to other modern bush roses when grown in suitable conditions

**Planting and care**

- Planting time: Commonly planted in spring to allow establishment of the root system

- Pruning: Best done in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new flowering shoots and an abundant number of blooms

**Companion planting**

- Can be combined with plants such as lavender (which can attract pollinators) or delphiniums (for height contrast) in mixed plantings.