The petals are full and evenly medium-pink in shade, with a slight carmine tone. - historic, portland rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - full, classic old-rose scent
– Strong, long-lasting old-rose fragrance.
– Reliable remontant blooms through the season.
– Healthy foliage with strong disease resistance.
– Cold-hardy shrub suitable for harsh winters.
– Versatile for hedges, borders and specimens.
– Special feature: Historic Portland rose from 1846, honoured with ARS Victorian Awards.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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DUCHESSE DE ROHAN – pink historic Portland rose - Lévêque
A true connoisseur’s shrub, DUCHESSE DE ROHAN brings heritage charm and modern-day ease to compact family gardens and London terraces alike. This Portland rose flowers repeatedly in generous mid-pink cups, offering a strong, lingering old-rose fragrance that hangs in the air after rain, even where wind and showers are frequent, helping your front garden cope gracefully with changeable weather and heavy soils. Its naturally healthy foliage and low-maintenance growth make it a reassuringly reliable choice when you prefer more time enjoying than pruning, while the own-root form supports a long-lived, regenerative shrub that bounces back well from winter, moving from root establishment in the first year to fuller top growth in the second and a settled, harmonious presence by the third. Ideal as a softly upright hedge or romantic specimen, it works beautifully with sustainable planting schemes, absorbing roof or path run-off and pairing effortlessly with perennials for a balanced rhythm of colour and scent through the season.
Duchesse de Rohan in closed bud, showing vivid pink tones with a subtle carmine tint.
Duchesse de Rohan in freshly opened bloom
Duchesse de Rohan at full bloom, showing its mid-pink, cup-shaped flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Low-maintenance family border
Upright, compact growth and good disease resistance keep this rose looking tidy with minimal work, ideal beside a small lawn or play area where you want flowers but not fuss; light deadheading and annual feeding generally suffice for busy beginners
Romantic period-style focal point
The historic Portland character and richly cupped pink blooms give instant period charm in cottage or Victorian front gardens, fitting well with brick, iron railings and gravel paths while remaining easy to manage in size for terraced homeowners
Lightly formal flowering hedge
Plant in a row at the recommended hedge spacing to create a gently upright, scented screen that softens boundaries; repeat flowering brings colour through summer while own-root durability supports long-term structure for practical planners
Rainwater-friendly urban planting strip
The shrub’s moderate height and sturdy framework suit narrow beds by pavements or drives, where it can intercept downpipe or surface runoff and cope reliably with blustery, wet conditions typical of exposed city plots for sustainability-minded
Feature rose in mixed perennials
Clustered, medium-sized blooms sit comfortably among cottage perennials such as feverfew, oriental poppy and yarrow, giving layered texture and colour without overshadowing companions, while repeat flowering anchors the whole border for creative gardeners
Fragrant seating-area planting
Strong, classic old-rose scent makes this variety ideal beside a bench or dining area, where evening air carries perfume from repeated flushes; place near doors or paths for maximum effect with minimal garden space for scent-lovers
Large patio container display
In a 40–50 litre peat-free container with good drainage, the upright habit and remontant flowering provide a long season of colour close to the house; own-root vigour gives resilience to repotting and light pruning regimes for balcony owners
Part-shade heritage corner
Tolerant of partial shade and cool aspects, the shrub suits side-return beds or north-east facing spots, keeping good foliage and flower production where many roses struggle, especially when regular watering supports it during dry spells for shaded plots
Styling ideas
Terrace-Chic – Line a narrow front garden path with a short run of DUCHESSE DE ROHAN, underplanting with low Nepeta and gravel for drainage – ideal for style-conscious city homeowners.
Cottage-Mix – Combine with feverfew, oriental poppy and yarrow in a loose border to echo traditional cottage gardens – perfect for romantically minded beginners.
Heritage-Hedge – Create a softly clipped, scented hedge along a low fence, adding lavender at the base for colour and extra structure – suited to families seeking privacy.
Patio-Centrepiece – Grow one plant in a 50-litre clay pot with trailing thyme to frame a small seating area – a good solution for balcony and courtyard dwellers.
Period-Corner – Position near old brickwork or stone with sage and ornamental grasses for a timeworn yet tidy look – attractive to lovers of historic architecture.
Technical cultivar profile
Trait
Data
Name and registration
DUCHESSE DE ROHAN is a historic Portland rose marketed as a heritage shrub; it appears in collections under names such as Duchesse de Rohan Heritage rose Lévêque and ARS exhibition name Duchesse de Rohan.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France by René Lévêque of Louis Lévêque & Fils, introduced by Lévêque in 1846; an unregistered historical variety from the Portland, Damask Perpetual group with unknown parentage.
Awards and recognition
Recognised in American Rose Society shows with Victorian Awards at the Great Lakes District Show and Medford Rose Society Show in 2001, reflecting ongoing exhibition value for historic rose enthusiasts.
Growth and structural characteristics
An upright shrub reaching around 90–140 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and relatively sparse prickles, forming a balanced, manageable structure in gardens.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually carried in clusters of three to five; remontant, with a strong main flush followed by lighter repeat flowering later in the season.
Colour data and phenology
Medium pink petals with slight carmine tones (RHS 55C outer, 55D inner); colour slowly fades to pastel, then almost powdery with whitish highlights as flowers age, creating a soft, varied pink display over time.
Fragrance and aroma
Noted for a strong, long-lasting classic old-rose fragrance, delivering an enduring, nostalgic scent around paths, doors and seating areas, particularly effective in still evening air or enclosed courtyard spaces.
Hip characteristics
Due to its double, many-petalled flowers, hip formation is generally limited and often insignificant, so ornamental value relies mainly on the blooms rather than autumn fruit display for seasonal interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with winter hardiness down to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b), making it reliable in much of the UK and similar temperate regions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to borders, hedges, specimens, parks and cutting; prefers regular watering in heat, benefits from deadheading, and performs well at 110–180 cm spacing depending on hedge, mass planting or solitary use.
DUCHESSE DE ROHAN offers repeat pink blooms, strong fragrance and reliable health on a long-lived own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a quietly enduring garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DUCHESSE DE ROHAN – pink historic Portland rose - Lévêque
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Great Lakes District Show (2001); American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Medford Rose Society Show (2001)
Flower Colour Description:
The petals are full and evenly medium-pink in shade, with a slight carmine tone.
Closed Bud:
Vivid pink surface, with a slight carmine deepening at the tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petal whorls are slightly lighter pink, while the inner ones are a richer, warmer shade.
Full Bloom:
Pure mid-pink with the edges faded to a pale pastel.
Before Fading:
The pink fades, becoming almost a powdery shade, with a silky whitish coating in places.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the mid-pink gradually fades; at full bloom the edges become pastel, and before senescence the colour is almost powdery, with whitish tones appearing in places.
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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