Delicate pastel pink base colour, subtly deepened by a carmine-pink hue. - nostalgia rose - mild, restrained scented rose - delicate, light character
– Pastel pink, very double nostalgia blooms
– Abundant repeat flowering with strong second flush
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders
– Medium disease resistance and hardy to H7
– Award-winning rose in major European trials
– Special feature: Subtly perfumed homage to Roseraie du Châtelet in Anjoutey.
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DU CHÂTELET – pink nostalgic rose – Sauvageot
In a small family garden where romance meets practicality, DU CHÂTELET brings a flushed, pastel-pink cosiness to borders and arbours, with globular, very double blooms that evoke afternoon tea and old storybooks. Its bushy, medium-sized habit fits comfortably into typical British plots, settling well even where you must manage heavier soils with careful drainage and raised beds. As a premium own-root plant, it offers reassuring longevity and the quiet security of steady regeneration after pruning or weather damage. Over time, its repeat-flowering romance builds up, moving from root establishment to fuller, more floriferous growth and eventually to a rich garden presence in just a few seasons, yet with only medium maintenance suited to busy cottage-style gardeners.
Du Châtelet rose in full bloom, with fully cup-shaped pale pink flowers.
Freshly opened bloom of Du Châtelet in soft pink.
Closed bud of Du Châtelet in soft pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front or mid-border in a family cottage garden
The compact, bushy shrub shape and 80–120 cm height make DU CHÂTELET easy to place in mixed borders without overshadowing other perennials, while the pastel pink clusters weave a gentle, romantic thread through the planting season for busy cottage-style homeowners
Small rose bed in an average-sized front garden
Its moderate spread and balanced, rounded structure allow neat, clearly defined rose beds along drives or front paths, providing a tidy yet soft look that stays in scale with typical suburban plots and enhances kerb appeal for time-pressed family gardeners
Low informal hedge along a path or lawn edge
Planting at 40–50 cm intervals creates a low, billowing hedge of blush-pink pompon flowers that visually guides you through the garden, while own-root resilience helps the line recover evenly from pruning and occasional gaps for owners seeking simple structure
Feature rose near seating, terrace or garden bench
The very double, globular flowers with their mild, delicate fragrance invite close viewing without being overpowering, turning a seating area into a calm, nostalgic focus point that suits afternoon tea moments and quiet conversation for lovers of gentle romance
Accent shrub in a mixed cottage-style bed
Cluster-flowering stems and abundant repeat flushes provide reliable pink colour to thread through summer, pairing well with phlox, bearded irises or dwarf pines while keeping a coherent, soft colour scheme for gardeners curating pastel borders
Own-root specimen in large containers
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, the medium height and dense foliage create a satisfying, well-proportioned specimen, while the own-root system ensures better recovery after winter cut-back and reduces long-term replacement needs for balcony and patio rose keepers
Wind-sheltered spot in exposed or coastal gardens
Where gardens are open to rain and wind, the sturdy shrub framework and reliable anchoring of the own-root system help the plant stay stable once established, provided the soil is improved for good drainage in such conditions for coastal and hillside homeowners
Long-term planting in traditional family gardens
With medium maintenance needs and solid winter hardiness, this cultivar is suited to long-lived plantings; its own-root stamina supports gradual thickening, steady flowering and easier renewal after harder pruning over many years for families planning lasting gardens
Styling ideas
COTTAGE-BORDER RIBBON – Thread DU CHÂTELET through a mixed border with phlox and bearded iris, letting its pastel pink clusters repeat along the bed – ideal for romantic cottage-style enthusiasts
TEA-ARBOUR NOOK – Position a trio near a bench or small arbour, underplant with low herbs, and enjoy a soft, nostalgic backdrop to afternoon tea – perfect for homeowners creating a storybook seating corner
PASTEL HEDGELET – Use closely spaced plants to edge a lawn or kitchen garden path, blending with box or low lavender for a gentle, traditional divide – suited to families wanting structure without formality
PATIO CENTREPIECE – Grow a single shrub in a 50-litre terracotta pot with airy companions like nepeta around the base for a movable focal point – good for urban gardeners working with limited space
ROMANTIC ENTRYWAY – Flank a front door or gate with paired shrubs and soft underplanting such as ladies’ mantle to create a welcoming, old-world entrance – appealing to those seeking classic, homely charm
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
DU CHÂTELET (SAUban), Romantica shrub nostalgia rose, Romantic rose group; trade names include Du Châtelet NIRPESPACE SAUban and exhibition name Roseraie du Chatelet.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France by Bernard Sauvageot around 1999, with parentage not recorded; introduced commercially by NIRP International from 2000 as part of the NIRPESPACE collection.
Awards and recognition
Well-decorated exhibition rose: Silver Medal and honorary award at Baden-Baden 1999, Rome Silver Medal 1999, Saverne Certificate of Merit 1999, and multiple Buenos Aires distinctions around 2000.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub rose reaching about 80–120 cm high with 55–90 cm spread, dense dark green slightly glossy foliage, and moderate prickliness; forms a rounded, balanced outline suitable for beds and low hedges.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, pompon to globular clusters with over 40 petals; repeat-flowering with a strong second flush, providing generous summer display on cluster-bearing stems across the season.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate pastel pink with subtle carmine hues; buds silky light pink, opening to cup-shaped blooms that gradually fade to pale, almost whitish pink near the end, with moderate colour retention in sun and age.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, restrained fragrance of delicate character; noticeable at close range without being overpowering, making it suitable near seating or windows where a subtle, unobtrusive scent is preferred.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips are sparse due to very double blooms; when present they are small, spherical orange-red fruits about 9–15 mm across, adding only a modest late-season feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium resistance to common fungal diseases such as black spot, mildew and rust; hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b) with routine care in typical UK gardens.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-prepared soil; water during prolonged heat and drought, allow about 40–75 cm spacing depending on use, and apply standard pruning and occasional disease control as required.
DU CHÂTELET offers romantic pastel blooms, a compact shrub habit and dependable repeat flowering in a resilient own-root form that suits long-term family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a gentle, traditional look.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DU CHÂTELET – pink nostalgic rose - Sauvageot
Product Type:
darinaROSE® 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.
