The petals are uniformly a fiery red shade. Fading or colour change is barely noticeable. - floribunda bedding rose - unscented rose - no noticeable scent
– Vivid fiery red blooms, excellent colour retention.
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for bedding schemes.
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous clusters.
– Very good resistance to major rose diseases.
– Low-maintenance choice for beds and containers.
– Special feature: Historic 1961 Floribunda, multi-award-winning in top international rose trials.
Water-wise – Well-arranged composition
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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DIABLOTIN – red bedding floribunda rose – Delbard & Chabert
Bring a touch of Parisian charm to a small London front garden with DIABLOTIN, a compact floribunda that keeps its fiery red colour clean and vivid through weeks of changeable weather and brisk coastal winds. This bushy, matt-leaved shrub sits comfortably in narrow beds or large patio containers, forming a low, even hedge effect that works beautifully beside recycled-gravel paths and rainwater-fed planters, even where naturally heavy clay simply needs modest drainage improvement to thrive. Clusters of medium, cup-shaped blooms repeat reliably all summer, maintaining a tidy, well-arranged composition with only light deadheading. As an own-root rose, it offers reassuring longevity and the ability to regenerate from its base after stress, so you can enjoy stable performance as it moves from settling roots in the first year to stronger top growth in the second and full ornamental value by the third.
Diablotin at full bloom, showing vivid red, double flowers.
Diablotin in closed bud, showing a velvety deep red form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip
The compact, bushy habit and modest 60–90 cm height make DIABLOTIN ideal for narrow, street-facing beds where you want structure without blocking light. Regular clusters of red flowers create a strong welcome with little shaping, appealing to busy urban homeowners
Low informal hedge
Planted at 35 cm spacings, the dense foliage knits into a low, continuous line that defines paths or separates drive and garden without feeling stark. The consistent height and spread simplify upkeep for family gardeners
Peat-free large container (40–50 L+)
Its rounded growth and moderate root system adapt well to a large pot, especially in a rainwater-fed, peat-free mix. Continuous blooming and good disease resistance keep balcony or patio schemes looking deliberate for beginners with limited space
Small floribunda mass planting
At 40 cm spacing and 6–7 plants per m², you gain a carpet of fiery red blooms that read as one bold block of colour. This works especially well in simple, low-maintenance schemes favoured by time-poor hobby gardeners
Urban rainwater-friendly planting
Continuous flowering, dense foliage and moderate drought tolerance let DIABLOTIN sit happily with gravel mulches, permeable paving and rain chains, supporting gardens that handle frequent wet spells yet dry quickly, reassuring sustainability-minded city residents
Low-maintenance mixed border
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps foliage presentable in humid, enclosed gardens with minimal spraying or fuss. A simple prune and occasional deadheading maintain shape, which particularly suits low-input gardeners
Colour-stable focal point
The fiery red flowers hold their brightness from bud to full bloom with only a slight matt softening, so the planting plan stays true to your chosen palette. This reliability helps design-conscious owners and style-focused beginners
Long-lived own-root planting
Grown on its own roots, DIABLOTIN avoids the suckering and graft-failure issues of budded roses, regenerating from the base after hard pruning or winter damage, which offers long-term reassurance for practical home gardeners
Styling ideas
Urban-edge – Line a short front path with DIABLOTIN and low euonymus, underplanted with gravel to soak up rainwater – ideal for car-free, city-front gardens
Balcony-border – Use a single rose in a 50 L terracotta pot with trailing thyme to soften edges – perfect for renters wanting portable colour
Ruby-ribbon – Create a low hedge along a terrace using repeated plants interwoven with lavender – suited to homeowners seeking a simple, smart boundary
Clay-friendly – Combine DIABLOTIN with nepeta and hardy sage in a slightly raised bed over improved clay – good for those coping with heavy London soils
Modern-parterre – Plant in geometric blocks with clipped box alternatives and pale gravel to echo formal gardens in a compact space – appealing to design-led small-garden owners
Technical cultivar profile
Aspect
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose; registered as DELpo, traded as Diablotin bedding rose DELpo; ARS exhibition name Diablotin; shrub rose type within bedding collection, suitable for repeated garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard and André Chabert in France from ‘Orléans Rose’ × ‘Fashion’; introduced and registered in 1961 by Roseraies Georges Delbard for robust bedding performance.
Awards and recognition
Trial Ground Certificate, National Rose Society UK (1961); certificates at Madrid and Bagatelle international rose trials; silver medal from Société Nationale d’Horticulture de France, confirming proven garden merit.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub 60–90 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, matt, mid-green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a neat, rounded outline well suited to edging, low hedging and structured planting schemes.
Flower morphology
Medium, cup-shaped, double flowers with 26–39 petals appear in clusters; remontant habit ensures a generous second flush and continued clusters over the season, maintaining strong visual impact in beds and pots.
Colour data and phenology
Fiery red petals, RHS 46A outer and 46B inner surfaces; colour remains vivid from bud to full bloom, only gently mattifying as flowers age, so overall effect stays bright, even in summer sun and variable weather.
Fragrance and aroma
Classed as an unscented rose with no noticeable fragrance; chosen primarily for reliable colour effect, bedding performance and floral mass rather than scent-focused plantings or cutting for perfumed indoor use.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical hips, 6–9 mm across, in orange-red tones; usually incidental within normal maintenance regimes, as deadheading for continuous flowers tends to reduce hip formation in most garden situations.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with continuous flowering in heat given supplementary watering during prolonged droughts.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for beds, edging, containers, low hedges and urban greenspace; plant 35–65 cm apart in sun or partial shade; prefers well-drained soil and benefits from regular deadheading and spring pruning to renew flowering wood.
DIABLOTIN offers compact structure, vivid long-lasting red flowers and dependable disease resistance in an own-root form that promises steady, low-fuss performance; a considered choice if you favour resilient, colour-rich planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DIABLOTIN – red bedding floribunda rose - Delbard & Chabert
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Trial Ground Certificate – National Rose Society, United Kingdom (1961); Certificate – Concours International de Madrid (1961); Certificate – Concours International des Roses Nouvelles de Bagatelle, Paris (1961); Silver medal – Société Nationale d’Horticu
Flower Colour Description:
The petals are uniformly a fiery red shade. Fading or colour change is barely noticeable.
Closed Bud:
Velvety, deep red surface with a slightly darker tone at the apex.
Newly Opened Flower:
On opening, the outer petals are bright red and the inner petals a slightly darker red.
Full Bloom:
It remains bright red even when fully open, and the ring of inner petals is a slightly deeper shade.
Before Fading:
The red hue gently fades, taking on a matt tone.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the red hue only slightly fades; by the end it becomes a little more matte, but overall remains vivid red.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers have limited attraction for pollinators, since the double form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict foraging.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double (26–39 petalled) flowers mean its pollinator-friendliness is limited.
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
Blooms continuously in hot conditions, tolerates moderate drought; requires watering during prolonged dry periods.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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