Delicate pastel pink base colour, subtly deepened by a carmine-pink hue. - nostalgia rose - mild, restrained scented rose - delicate, light character
– Romantic pastel pink, gently fading blooms.
– Very double, globular flowers in charming clusters.
– Bushy, dense foliage for full, elegant shrubs.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush.
– Good winter hardiness down to around –20 °C.
– Special feature: Decorated with multiple international medals, including Baden-Baden and Rome.
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 £
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DU CHÂTELET – pink nostalgic rose – Sauvageot
Step through your front gate and DU CHÂTELET greets you with romance in softly cupped, nostalgic pink blooms that sit above healthy, bushy structure. This own‑root shrub settles in steadily, forming a long‑lived framework that responds well to simple shaping and light seasonal care. In a small London front garden it copes reassuringly with brisk sea‑breeze drizzle and showery, changeable weather, as long as the soil is prepared with reliable drainage on heavier clay. Over the first seasons it focuses on root development, then shoot strength, before reaching full ornamental value with abundant clusters of pastel blooms. Its balanced height, moderate spread and neat foliage help you keep a green, low‑maintenance entrance that feels welcoming yet easy to live with.
Du Châtelet rose in full bloom, showing pale pink, fully double flowers.
Freshly opened pastel pink bloom of Roseraie du Chatelet.
Du Châtelet in closed bud, showing its silky light pink form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden statement shrub
DU CHÂTELET forms a bushy, medium‑sized shrub that sits perfectly below window height, giving a romantic focal point without overwhelming a narrow terrace frontage; ideal if you want impact from the pavement with minimal pruning for the busy urban gardener
Low, nostalgic flowering hedge
Planted 40 cm apart, its dense branching and clusters of pastel pink flowers create a soft, storybook hedge that still allows light through; own‑root plants knit together steadily and recover well after trimming, building a long‑lived boundary ideal for the family garden owner
Mixed flowerbed in small family gardens
The moderate height and rounded habit slot easily between perennials like lavender, sage or nepeta, giving layered summer colour without complicated staking; repeat flushes of bloom keep the border attractive over months, suiting the low‑maintenance enthusiast
Specimen rose in a large container
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its compact, upright shape and refined flowers bring a touch of French romance to balconies and paved front gardens, especially where soil is poor or space is tight, making rose‑growing accessible for the city balcony owner
Romantic focal point near seating
The globular, pompon blooms and gentle, light fragrance create a calm, old‑rose atmosphere without being overpowering; once the plant has established, yearly pruning and feeding are usually enough to keep it balanced for the relaxed home gardener
Long‑term feature planting
As an own‑root rose, it regenerates reliably from its base, so if a stem is damaged or pruned hard it reshoots on its own identity, safeguarding shape and colour for years and supporting a stable design for the future‑minded planner
Rain‑aware urban front garden
In heavier soils, a raised bed or improved planting hole lets DU CHÂTELET enjoy typical British showers while avoiding waterlogging; it copes well with cool, breezy, showery conditions common in built‑up streets, making it practical for the rainwater‑savvy gardener
Family‑friendly decorative rose bed
Medium disease resistance and a robust H7 hardiness rating support reliable performance across many UK regions; with simple annual pruning, mulching and occasional pest checks, it offers charming, nostalgic display without specialist knowledge for the beginner rose grower
Styling ideas
Townhouse Welcome – Underplant DU CHÂTELET with low lavender and white nepeta to frame a front door with soft scent and pastel colour – ideal for style‑conscious terrace owners.
Romantic Ribbon – Use it as a low hedge along a path, weaving between stepping stones and drought‑tolerant herbs for a relaxed but organised look – perfect for busy families.
Cottage Corner – Combine with iris and panicled phlox in a sunny corner bed to echo classic cottage gardens on a compact scale – suited to nostalgic first‑time gardeners.
Balcony Salon – Grow one plant in a 50‑litre pot with trailing thyme and sedums at the base to soften hard surfaces – designed for small‑space apartment dwellers.
Calm Seating Nook – Pair DU CHÂTELET with dwarf pines and soft ornamental grasses near a bench for textural contrast and year‑round structure – attractive to contemplative homeowners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Romantic nostalgia shrub rose from the NIRPESPACE collection; registered as SAUban and marketed as Du Châtelet, with exhibition name Roseraie du Chatelet in American Rose Society listings.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France by Bernard Sauvageot around 1999; parentage data are not recorded, with introduction handled by NIRP International in 2000 for European garden and exhibition use.
Awards and recognition
Highly regarded exhibition rose, with silver medals at Baden‑Baden and Rome, honorary awards in Zweibrücken and Orléans, and further recognition in Buenos Aires and Saverne around its introduction.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub habit reaching about 80–120 cm high and 55–90 cm wide, with moderately thorny stems and dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage forming a well‑filled, garden‑worthy framework.
Flower morphology
Large, very double globular pompon blooms with over 40 petals, carried in clusters; remontant with a notably abundant second flush, well suited for decorative garden and exhibition displays across summer.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate pastel pink, RHS 65C–65D, deepened by subtle carmine tints; buds open powder‑pink then fade toward an almost whitish pink as flowers age, maintaining a soft, romantic effect over each flush.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, restrained fragrance with a delicate character, present but not overpowering, making it suitable for seating areas where a gentle background scent is preferred rather than an intense perfume.
Hip characteristics
Due to very double flowers, hips form only sparsely; when present they are small, about 9–15 mm, spherical and orange‑red, adding occasional discreet autumn interest without seeding around.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from basic hygiene and monitoring. Winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C, corresponding roughly to RHS H7 and USDA Zone 6b conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well‑drained soil; prefers regular watering in prolonged drought. Space 40–75 cm depending on use, with typical planting densities of around four to five plants per square metre.
DU CHÂTELET offers romantic pastel blooms, a compact, manageable shrub form and long‑term structure from its own‑root habit, making it a thoughtful choice if you want enduring character with modest care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DU CHÂTELET – pink nostalgic rose - Sauvageot
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Baden-Baden Silver Medal (1999); Baden-Baden – City of Zweibrücken Honorary Award (1999); Rome Silver Medal (1999); Saverne Certificate of Merit (1999); Buenos Aires – Copa de Damas Award (2000); Buenos Aires Bronze Medal (2000); Orléans Certificate of Me
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
