Intense, deep purplish-pink shade. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - classic, old-rose, damask
– Very strong, garden-filling old-rose fragrance.
– Elegant lilac-pink blooms with silvery sheen.
– Reliable remontant flowering for long season.
– Upright hybrid tea habit for beds, containers.
– Good disease resistance, hardy to RHS H7.
– Special feature: Evokes the historic Cluniac garden “La Clé de la Rose”, uniting heritage charm with modern performance.
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darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose – Ducher & Massad
With its storybook lilac-pink blooms and rich, old-rose perfume, LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE creates an atmosphere of afternoon tea and quiet romance in an everyday family garden. This upright, medium-sized hybrid tea is easy to place in modest borders or near a seating area, where its very strong fragrance and elegant, cupped flowers can be enjoyed at close quarters. Blooming in tidy flushes with a reliable second flowering, it offers long seasonal interest from a single, manageable shrub. As an own-root plant, it builds a deep, stable root system, supporting a notably long lifespan, good regeneration and dependable shape even after harder pruning. It copes steadily with typical British weather, from cool summers to breezier conditions, giving reassuring stability and anchoring where gardens meet strong, persistent winds. The remontant habit and semi-double flowers are also moderately wildlife-friendly, as open stamens offer occasional forage for visiting bees. In its first year it concentrates on root-building, the second on fuller shoots, and by the third year it reaches its true ornamental potential in flower and form. Medium maintenance means only occasional plant protection, while resistance to key leaf diseases helps keep upkeep manageable, and container suitability (from 40–50 litres) allows you to bring its scent and colour right to the heart of a small terrace or cottage-style patio.
Freshly opened bloom of La Clé de la Rose
Mid-green, slightly glossy foliage of La Clé de la Rose.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Near a seating area for afternoon tea ambience
The combination of cupped, lilac-pink hybrid tea blooms and very strong, classic damask fragrance creates an intimate, scented focus beside benches or garden tables, perfect for relaxed everyday moments for the romantic homeowner.
Small cottage-style mixed border
Its upright 80–120 cm habit and 50–70 cm spread make it easy to slot into modest borders alongside perennials and herbs, giving vertical structure and repeated flowering without overwhelming neighbouring plants for the cottage-garden lover.
Feature rose in a 40–50 litre container
Suited to large pots, it develops a stable own-root system that supports long-term growth on patios and balconies, while concentrated fragrance and colour close to the house maximise impact for the busy urban gardener.
Classic hybrid tea bed in a family front garden
Medium maintenance and resistant foliage against powdery mildew and black spot mean straightforward care; regular deadheading and light pruning keep a neat, traditional rose bed attractive for the time-poor beginner.
Season-long focal point in a kitchen garden corner
The remontant habit with a strong second flush ensures flowers well beyond the first summer peak, providing a gentle backdrop to vegetables and herbs through much of the season for the practical kitchen-gardener.
Sheltered spot in breezier, exposed gardens
Its moderate height and steady framework anchor well when sited thoughtfully, offering reliable structure and bloom even where gardens regularly feel strong, persistent coastal-style winds for the coastal-region owner.
Low-chemical, family-friendly planting schemes
Own-root vigour, the capacity to regenerate after hard pruning, and resistance to key fungal problems reduce the need for frequent sprays and interventions, supporting simpler care for the environment-conscious family.
Pollinator-aware ornamental planting
Semi-double flowers with exposed stamens towards the end of opening provide moderately accessible forage, adding wildlife interest without compromising a refined hybrid tea look for the wildlife-minded gardener.
Styling ideas
Cottage-arch focus – Train a pair in large containers at an archway, underplant with soft pink lupins and airy anemones for a romantic entrance – ideal for lovers of classic English cottage drama.
Kitchen-garden corner – Position as a scented backdrop to raised veg beds, with chives and lavender edging to echo the lilac-pink tones – suited to practical cooks who enjoy cutting a few stems.
Patio-scent terrace – Grow in a 50–70 litre pot beside outdoor seating, combined with low thyme and soft grasses for an easy-care, fragrant nook – perfect for small-plot or balcony gardeners.
Traditional rose bed – Mass-plant at recommended spacing in a sunny strip, linking with cherry laurel for year-round greenery and a calm framework – best for families wanting orderly, classic structure.
Romantic mixed border – Weave among pastel perennials and silver-foliage plants to highlight the silvery veiling of the blooms, creating a soft, storybook look – ideal for those favouring gentle, feminine schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE hybrid tea rose, commercial type and group Hybrid Tea; current trade name used by Roseraie Ducher and Roses Massad, own-root container format for retail gardens.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France by Fabien Ducher and Dominique Massad, parentage not recorded; introduced and registered in 2016 by Roseraie Ducher, reflecting modern breeding with an old-rose feel.
Growth and structural characteristics
Medium shrub with upright habit, around 80–120 cm high and 50–70 cm wide; moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems with a tidy, balanced framework.
Flower morphology
Large, cupped semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, usually borne singly on stems; remontant, with a generous second flush providing extended display through the main garden season.
Colour data and phenology
Intense purplish to lilac-pink; buds dark and glossy, opening rich, then softening to mid lilac-pink with a faint silvery veil before fading; ARS code dp, RHS 64C outer, 64B inner petals.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling scent with classic old-rose and damask character; best enjoyed near paths, doors or seating; fragrance intensity remains notable across main flowering flushes.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ellipsoidal hips form, orange-red in colour, around 10–14 mm diameter; visual interest is modest and secondary to the cultivar’s primary use for flowers and fragrance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust tolerance; medium maintenance under typical UK conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for beds or large containers; allow around 50–90 cm spacing depending on use; maintenance medium, with occasional plant protection; own-root format supports long-term, resilient garden performance.
LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE offers richly scented lilac-pink blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-going, romantic gardens you will enjoy returning to.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE – lilac-pink tea-hybrid rose - Ducher & Massad
Product Type:
darinaROSE® 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
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