Intense, deep purplish-pink shade. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - classic, old-rose, damask
– Very strong, classic old-rose fragrance
– Rich lilac-pink blooms with silvery veil
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season
– Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot
– Compact, upright habit ideal for beds, pots
– Special feature: Combines exhibition elegance with a climate-conscious, season‑spanning display.
Climate-conscious choice – Season-spanning
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose
Step out after rain and this lilac-pink hybrid tea meets you with fragrance that feels like an old cloister garden reborn, its very strong damask perfume lingering in the air. Upright yet compact, it suits the small London front garden as naturally as a deeper border, coping steadily with exposed corners where wind and frequent rain demand reliable, resilient planting choices for family gardens. Semi-double blooms show their golden hearts, making it gently pollinator-friendly while still refined enough for cutting. As an own-root rose it offers reassuring longevity, building a stable shrub that regrows reliably from its base. Over the first few years it follows a quiet rhythm of settling and strengthening – roots in year one, generous shoots in year two, then full garden presence in year three. Its remontant habit means season-long flowering, with each flush of deep lilac-pink blooms softening to a silvery veil that reads as effortless elegance against mid-green foliage. In a peat-free mix and a generously sized pot or bed it stays pleasingly manageable for gardeners who want reward rather than work.
Freshly opened flower of La Clé de la Rose in rich purplish-pink.
Mid-green foliage on La Clé de la Rose.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small London front garden
The upright, moderately compact habit fits narrow beds along railings or paths, giving height without overwhelming the space and bringing season-long scented colour at eye level; effortless presence for the busy beginner
Pollinator-friendly mixed border
Semi-double flowers reveal accessible stamens, offering nectar while still looking refined among perennials such as nepeta or sage, so you can support insects without giving up classic hybrid tea form; ideal for the eco-conscious homeowner
Rainwater-conscious urban planting strip
Planted into improved clay or rubble-prone soil, its own-root resilience and steady growth work well where water collects from pavements and downpipes, complementing permeable surfacing that gently manages heavy showers for the sustainability-focused gardener
Large container or half-barrel (40–50 litres+)
In a peat-free, free-draining mix and a generous pot, it forms a long-lived, own-root specimen whose roots are less prone to sulking after cold, wet spells on balconies or roof terraces, rewarding the space-limited urbanite
Lightly formal front-garden accent
The solitary, cupped blooms and upright structure read as neat and composed, suiting clipped box, lavender or gravelled entrances where you want order, scent and structure with modest upkeep for the design-aware householder
Cutting and scent garden
Large, strongly perfumed flowers on straight stems lend themselves to indoor vases; regular cutting encourages repeat flowering, providing a dependable source of old-rose fragrance across the season for the home bouquet enthusiast
Season-long family garden colour
Remontant flowering brings a generous second flush after the first peak, keeping beds lively well into late summer so even low-maintenance gardens feel cared-for without constant intervention, suiting the time-poor family
Long-term, low-fuss planting scheme
As an own-root shrub it matures steadily into a stable framework that can regenerate from the base after pruning or weather damage, giving durable ornamental value where wind and frequent rain demand reliable, resilient planting for the long-view gardener
Styling ideas
Cluniac Calm – Line a narrow London front path with these roses underplanted with soft nepeta, letting the lilac-pink and blue haze echo historic cloister borders – perfect for contemplative city dwellers
Terrace Theatre – Place one plant in a 50-litre clay pot with trailing thyme and dwarf lavender to frame a doorway, giving a scented welcome with minimal care – ideal for flat-owners with a sunny step
Rain-Garden Ribbon – Combine with ornamental grasses and moisture-tolerant perennials in a swale-style front strip to slow and enjoy rainwater while keeping strong structure – suited to eco-conscious terrace owners
Pink Parlour – Mix with pale pink lupins and white anemones for a “girly” yet grown-up palette that looks good from the pavement and from indoors – appealing to families who enjoy romantic planting
Evening Perfume – Plant near a small bench or balcony chair, with low silver foliage plants to reflect light and frame the blooms, for after-work relaxation in scented air – designed for busy professionals
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
La Clé de la Rose hybrid tea rose; trade name as listed, part of the hybrid tea group, exhibition-capable cut-flower type supplied here as an own-root, container-grown garden shrub.
Origin and breeding
Hybrid tea bred in France by Fabien Ducher and Dominique Massad, introduced and registered in 2016 through Roseraie Ducher and Roses Massad, with parentage recorded as unknown.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright plant 80–120 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy, vertical accent in beds or containers.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped blooms, typically 13–25 petals, borne mainly singly on stems, large-flowered (about 7–10 cm), with remontant behaviour giving a generous second flush after the main flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Rich purplish to lilac-pink, RHS 64C outer and 64B inner; buds dark and glossy, opening to mid- to deep tones that soften slightly, developing a delicate silvery veil before they fade.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling fragrance of classic old rose and damask character, noticeable in still air and particularly effective in enclosed or courtyard spaces and near seating or entrances.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ellipsoidal hips, around 10–14 mm, maturing to orange-red; ornamental in autumn but not usually produced in large numbers under regular deadheading or cutting for the vase.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, roughly USDA 6b), with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot and moderate susceptibility to rust, generally needing only light preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds and large containers, with medium maintenance needs; plant 50–55 cm apart in groups or 90 cm as a specimen, in fertile, drained, preferably peat-free soil enriched with organic matter.
LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE offers powerful old-rose fragrance, reliable repeat flowering and durable own-root growth, making it a thoughtful long-term choice for subtly scented, sustainable gardens and terraces.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE – lilac-pink tea-hybrid rose - Ducher & Massad
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name evokes the Cluniac rose garden "La Clé de la Rose" ("The Key of the Rose"), alluding to the historic garden and the secrets of old roses.
Pollinator Attraction:
Pollinators are attracted to the stamens that become visible at the end of the flower opening, and the degree of attraction is strongly influenced by flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and by how accessible the stamens are.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double flowers with stamens becoming visible at the end of opening, moderately pollinator-friendly.
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.
