TRESOR DU JARDIN – cream-pink hybrid tea rose - Adam
Step out after summer showers to meet Tresor in your front garden: high-centred, exhibition-quality blooms in soft pastel tones, each unfolding from cream to blush and finally near-white for a classic, “girly” London-terrace look that feels effortlessly elegant. This compact hybrid tea forms a neat, upright structure with dense, glossy foliage, ideal where space is limited and you still want armfuls of long-stemmed cutflowers for the house. As an own-root rose it matures steadily, giving you dependable stems and shape year after year with reassuring longevity. It is happiest in a sunny, well-drained spot that shrugs off persistent rain and wind in exposed British gardens. Plan for the natural rhythm of Year 1 rooting, Year 2 top growth, Year 3 full impact, and enjoy its strong fruity fragrance along a rainwater-friendly path or compact urban border.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden feature rose |
The upright habit and dense, glossy foliage create a tidy vertical accent that suits narrow London terrace front gardens and small drives, giving a structured, formal look without needing a large footprint, ideal for the style-conscious homeowner. |
| Cutting and vase displays |
Long, straight stems topped with large, high-centred blooms make this variety excellent for cutting; the flowers hold their shape well in the vase, so even a single plant can provide regular stems for indoor arrangements cherished by the enthusiastic florist. |
| Classic hybrid tea bed |
Planted at recommended spacing in a dedicated bed, it produces a traditional hybrid tea display where each flower can be admired individually, ideal for those who enjoy orderly rows of blooms in a small to medium family garden collector. |
| Sunny, sheltered patio container |
Its compact size suits a large, 40–50 litre pot by a south-facing wall or doorstep, where the creamy, blush flowers and strong scent can be appreciated up close by anyone cultivating a modest but refined balcony-gardener. |
| “Girly” pastel planting scheme |
The delicate cream-pink petals blend beautifully with soft lavenders, sages or nepeta, creating a romantic, feminine colour scheme that feels calm yet uplifting for those curating a gentle, flower-filled aesthetic-seeker. |
| Rainwater-conscious front border |
When set into well-prepared soil with good drainage and underplanting that absorbs runoff, this rose partners well with rain chains or permeable drives to support more thoughtful rain and wind-resilient planting desired by the eco-aware urbanite. |
| Own-root long-term specimen |
As an own-root plant it regenerates reliably from its base, maintaining its true character and form over many years without the worry of rootstock suckers, appealing to gardeners who value steady, long-lived plantings planner. |
| Fragrance-focused seating area |
The strong fruity scent intensifies in still evening air, so placing it near a bench or front step turns short breaks outdoors into a scented ritual, particularly rewarding for those who savour sensory detail in the garden connoisseur. |
Styling ideas
- PAVING-EDGE ELEGANCE – Line a short front path with evenly spaced plants, underplanted with low-growing nepeta to soften the paving and echo the rose’s pastel tones – ideal for time-pressed terrace-house owners.
- PASTEL SHOWCASE – Create a small bed with this rose centred between lavender and dwarf asters for a long-season display of creams, pinks and mauves – perfect for romantic-style hobby gardeners.
- STATEMENT CONTAINER – Grow a single plant in a 50 litre pot by the front door, with trailing thyme at the rim to disguise the compost and enhance drainage – suited to renters and balcony gardeners.
- CUTTING CORNER – Dedicate a sunny corner to a tight group of bushes, allowing easy access for regular cutting of long-stemmed blooms for the house – attractive to home florists and flower arrangers.
- EVENING-FRAGRANCE NOOK – Position near a bench with companions like sage and ornamental grasses, so the fruity scent and soft colours can be enjoyed after work – ideal for busy urban professionals.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as ADAloriat, marketed as Tresor du Jardin (NIRPARFUM collection); ARS exhibition name Tresor du Jardin; own-root, container-grown for garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Michel Adam in France (2013) with parentage not disclosed; introduced by NIRP International in 2014 as a premium hybrid tea for garden and exhibition cutting. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated show rose: multiple 2015 Baden-Baden prizes including Goldene Rose, fragrance and aesthetic awards, plus Lyon “Plus Belle Rose de France” Maurice Carron distinction. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright bush reaching about 60–90 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, medium thorniness, dense dark green glossy foliage, suited to beds, low hedging and large containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, large hybrid tea blooms (approx. 2.75–3.95 in) with over 40 petals, solitary on stems, cupped with a pronounced, medium-high centre, remontant with abundant repeat flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate cream-pink flowers (ARS LP; RHS 155D, 36D); buds open pale cream with pink flush, then soften to cream-white with a pastel blush, fading eventually to almost white before petal drop. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, clearly perceptible scent with a fruity character, especially noticeable in warm, still conditions and around seating areas; primarily ornamental, not selected for culinary or cosmetic use. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderate numbers of ovoid, orange-red hips around 12–18 mm in diameter, adding subtle late-season interest if flowers are not all removed for cutting or deadheading. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Fully hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7; Swedish Zone 3; USDA 6b); disease resistance is low, very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so regular protection is advised. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny, open position; ideal for beds, specimen planting and cutting. Allow about 55 cm in mass plantings, 45 cm for low hedging, or 90 cm as a specimen, with attentive pest and disease care. |
Tresor du Jardin offers compact, elegant structure, richly scented cream-pink blooms and dependable, own-root longevity; consider it if you want a refined, long-term feature rose for a small urban garden.
