Delicate, well-balanced pastel pink shade that lightens over time. - nostalgia rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - fresh, rosy character
– Soft pastel blooms with romantic nostalgia charm.
– Compact shrub habit for smaller garden spaces.
– Very double, rosette flowers in elegant clusters.
– Mild, fresh rosy fragrance for close-up enjoyment.
– Hardy to RHS H7, reliable in colder regions.
– Special feature: Colour evolves beautifully from medium pink buds to near-white, pearl‑like blooms over time.
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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CECIL DE VOLANGES – pale pink nostalgia rose – Kimura
In a compact London front garden or balcony, CECIL DE VOLANGES settles in as a quietly romantic focal point, its pastel rosettes giving a sense of balance and relaxed elegance to everyday views. Soft, nostalgia-style flowers appear in generous flushes through summer, creating an impression of abundance without demanding complex pruning or expert care. Own-root plants build up steadily for long-term stability, coping well with cool, damp British spells and the kind of rainfall that can challenge less resilient roses. Clustered, medium-sized blooms suit smaller urban spaces, while the mild, fresh fragrance adds a gentle calm to post-rain walks along narrow paths. Over the first seasons the plant shifts from root-building to shoot growth and finally to its full ornamental character, supporting a sustainable, low-waste planting approach. In heavy soil, thoughtful drainage and careful watering with collected rain support the rose’s long-term vitality and help you create a quietly stylish, climate-aware garden.
Cecil de Volanges shows medium-sized, fully double flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Rainwater-friendly London front garden
Perfect for small, visible spaces where you want reliable summer colour with minimal technical know-how: its compact size and own-root resilience give reassuring long-term structure in a typical family front garden for the beginner gardener.
Nostalgic “girly” flower bed
The very double, rosette blooms in pale pink create a soft, feminine feel in mixed borders, pairing gracefully with airy perennials and ornamental grasses while remaining manageable in height for the romantic-minded homeowner.
Compact specimen in a large container
Its upright, bushy habit suits a single statement in a 40–50 litre pot, giving you a moveable focal point that matures steadily without the instability of grafted roses for the balcony or patio owner.
Calm seating-area companion
The mild, fresh rose fragrance and pastel palette are soothing rather than overpowering, ideal beside a bench or small terrace where subtle scent and gentle colour support quiet moments for the relaxation-focused user.
Structured narrow border or path edge
Its compact spread and regular height help define paths and boundaries, giving a sense of order and rhythm without dominating the space, especially valuable where every centimetre matters for the small-garden family.
Rain-resilient urban planting strip
The stable shrub framework and own-root form cope well with typical urban weather patterns, including cool summers and frequent showers in heavier soils, supporting reliable flowering over years for the sustainability-conscious resident.
Long-term, low-replacement planting scheme
As an own-root shrub, it can regenerate from its base after weather or pruning mishaps, reducing the need for full replacement and supporting a more sustainable, long-lived planting plan for the budget-aware planner.
Soft-contrast partner for perennials
The pastel, fading-from-pink-to-near-white flowers sit comfortably with blues, mauves and silvery foliage, helping you build cohesive, layered plantings without harsh clashes for the design-minded beginner.
Styling ideas
Pastel-Frontage – Line a narrow front garden path with CECIL DE VOLANGES underplanted with glaucous sedge and dwarf French marigolds for soft pinks edged by blue-green and gold – ideal for the style-aware terraced-house owner.
Balcony-Serenity – Grow one rose in a 50-litre container with trailing thyme and nepeta to echo its gentle tones, creating a peaceful nook for evening unwinding – perfect for busy urban professionals.
Nostalgic-Border – Combine this shrub with lavender and penstemon in a small mixed bed, letting its rosette blooms provide the romantic focus amid bee-friendly companions – suited to wildlife-interested families.
Calm-Corner – Position it by a bench with soft grasses and sage, letting its subtle fragrance and neat form frame a reading spot – appealing to homeowners seeking a quiet retreat.
Soft-Hedge – Plant at closer spacing along a low boundary to create a pale pink, summer-flowering edge that stays compact and tidy – useful for those wanting structure without heavy clipping.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub nostalgia rose from the Romantic rose collection, marketed as CECIL DE VOLANGES – pale pink nostalgia rose – Kimura; exhibition category shrub rose, with no separate registered cultivar name listed.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Takunori Kimura at Keisei Rose Nursery, Japan, with unknown parentage; introduced and registered in 2011, representing a modern romantic-style shrub rose line.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, moderately dense shrub reaching about 85–115 cm high and 40–60 cm wide, with mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a neat, upright framework.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped, medium-sized blooms carried in clusters; each flower has more than 40 petals and repeats well, with the second flush also notably abundant in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Pale pastel pink blooms (RHS 65C outer, 65D inner) that gradually fade to near-white; buds show a soft pearly sheen, and open flowers reveal pale green-tinted stamens before petal drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh rose fragrance with a light, airy character rather than heaviness, adding gentle scent near paths or seating areas without overwhelming small urban gardens or enclosed courtyards.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical red hips, around 6–10 mm across, which add discreet late-season interest without dominating the plant’s overall nostalgic floral effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) but with high susceptibility to powdery mildew and black spot, so benefits from regular protection in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with thoughtful plant protection routines; spacing from 30–55 cm depending on use, at 8.2–9.4 plants/m² for massing, and ideal as a feature in beds, borders or parks.
CECIL DE VOLANGES offers compact romantic blooms, gentle fragrance and a long-lived, regenerating own-root shrub form; consider it if you value subtle elegance and steady structure in a smaller garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CECIL DE VOLANGES – pale pink nostalgia rose - Kimura
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
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.
