Vendela

Bred by Rosen-Tantau (Germany, before 1996).
Introduced in Germany by Rosen-Tantau/Tantau Roses in 1996 as 'Vendela'.
Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.
White or white blend. None / no fragrance. Average diameter 4.25". Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height of 28" to 35" (70 to 90 cm).
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower. Heat tolerant. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, susceptible to Mildew. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
European Union - Patent No: 2279 on 1 Sep 1997
Application No: 96/0167
Holder: Rosen-Tantau. Approved denomination: TANaledev.

United States - Patent No: PP 10,999 on 30 Jan 1998 VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application No: 09/016,091 on 30 Jan 1998
Seedling × Ivory (hybrid tea, Tantau)
According to the US Patent for TANaledev, the breeder's objective was to produce a Hybrid Tea with large ivory white flowers on long stems, with a long vase life and good cut flower production.


jwillis writes: This rose is the most exquisite color of ivory with a hint of pink. It is used for table centerpieces and also for the front arrangement in the fine restuarant at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Parentage from patent.