LINE RENAUD – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte
Imagine afternoon tea beneath an arbour where voluptuous, deep-pink blooms lend instant romance to a small family garden, their very strong perfume drifting on the air while the own-root shrub builds quiet longevity in your borders. LINE RENAUD is a premium hybrid tea chosen for its fragrance, large, double, exhibition-style flowers and steady, season-long remontancy, even in typical British summers with blustery showers and brisk winds by the coastline. Its bushy, upright habit and glossy foliage create an elegant structure in cottage-style planting, whether you prefer a single statement by the gate or a short, rose-lined path. Grown on its own roots for simple, fuss-free regeneration, it settles quickly into ordinary garden soil, rewarding regular watering and basic care with years of reliable flowering.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Near terrace or seating area |
Planted close to a patio, bench or arbour, LINE RENAUD’s large, double blooms and very strong perfume can be fully appreciated at sitting height, adding a romantic, storybook feel to everyday family moments outdoors; ideal for scent-lovers and relaxed beginners. |
| Feature rose in a small cottage border |
The bushy, upright habit and dense, glossy foliage give enough height and presence to act as a focal point among perennials and herbs, while the repeat flowering keeps colour going through summer; suited to homeowners wanting classic structure with minimal pruning. |
| Cutting bed for home bouquets |
As a hybrid tea with large, solitary flowers on straight stems, this variety excels as a garden cut flower, providing richly scented, deep-pink blooms for vases and gifts; best for hobby gardeners who enjoy regularly gathering flowers for indoor arrangements. |
| Own-root long-term specimen in family garden |
Grown on its own roots, the plant can regenerate from the base if damaged and maintains its character over many years without graft-related issues, giving a stable centrepiece for evolving family gardens; perfect for those seeking a dependable, heirloom-style keepsake. |
| Raised or improved beds on heavier soils |
In areas with heavier clay, planting into a raised or well-drained bed and maintaining regular watering lets the root system establish securely despite blustery, changeable weather, including typical British coastal winds; ideal for families working with challenging soil. |
| Sunny front garden welcome feature |
Placed by a path or doorway in full sun, LINE RENAUD offers an inviting splash of deep pink and a noticeable waft of perfume for visitors, with a tidy, upright outline that fits even modest spaces; recommended for busy urban owners wanting quick visual impact. |
| Large containers and terrace planters |
In a pot of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage and regular watering, this variety forms a compact, upright shrub whose repeat blooms and strong scent bring cottage-garden charm to balconies or paved terraces; ideal for small-plot gardeners and balcony users. |
| Planned long-term border project |
With thoughtful care, the own-root plant builds a solid framework, first focusing on roots, then stronger shoots, and finally reaching its full ornamental effect within about three seasons, rewarding patient planning; suited to gardeners who enjoy watching gradual development. |
Styling ideas
- Arbour-Tea-Corner – Train LINE RENAUD as a bush at the base of a simple arch, underplant with lavender and catmint for soft blues, and place a small bistro set nearby – for romantic cottage-garden enthusiasts.
- Kitchen-Garden-Border – Mix this rose with herbs, chives and ornamental alliums to edge a productive plot, letting its perfume and deep pinks soften the lines of vegetable beds – for home cooks who cut both flowers and herbs.
- Pastel-Romance-Path – Repeat plant along a short path with baby’s breath and soft pink perennials, using the rose as vertical punctuation in a gentle, feminine palette – for families wanting a storybook walk to the front door.
- Scented-Cut-Flower-Row – Dedicate a narrow sunny strip to LINE RENAUD and a few filler plants, creating a reliable source of scented stems for the house all summer – for hobby florists who love arranging home-grown blooms.
- Courtyard-Statement-Pot – Place a single plant in a large, classic container with trailing thyme or lobelia at the base, turning a paved courtyard into a fragrant focal point – for busy urban owners seeking high impact in limited space.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIclusif, marketed as Line Renaud Romantica MEIclusif, also known as Dee-Lish in exhibition circles; part of the Romantica collection of large-flowered scented roses. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International in France from ‘Aachener Dom’ and a ‘Louis de Funès’ × ‘Graham Thomas’ cross; registered 2004 and introduced commercially from 2006. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated scented rose with major 2005 fragrance and gold medals in Bagatelle, Le Rœulx and Buenos Aires, plus commendations at Saverne; recognised in 2013 by inclusion in the German ADR classification. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub 100–140 cm tall and 65–85 cm wide, densely foliated with glossy dark green leaves and numerous prickles; low self-cleaning so deadheading is advised to maintain a neat, continuously blooming display. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, cup-shaped hybrid tea blooms, usually solitary, with more than 40 petals for a very double, exhibition-style form; remontant habit with an abundant second flush, providing strong repeat display through the main season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Flowers open dark purplish-pink, developing into a vivid deep pink with fuchsia undertones, coded RHS 57C/57B, then softening slightly at the edges; colour holds well in strong sun, with only modest lightening on older petals. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Notable for very strong, classic rose fragrance detectable at a distance, making it a prime choice where scent is important; very double blooms limit access to stamens, so pollinator value is mainly ornamental rather than nectar based. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional decorative hips form after uncut flowers, small ovoid fruits about 10–14 mm across, coloured bright red (RHS 40A); these can add a modest autumn accent if some spent blooms are intentionally left on the plant. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Fully hardy in UK conditions to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b), but shows sensitivity to powdery mildew and rust and moderate black spot resistance, so benefits from sunny sites, airflow and preventive care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best grown in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering; ideal spacings 55 cm for groups, 45 cm for hedging and 85 cm for specimens; plan for routine deadheading and plant protection where disease pressure is high. |
LINE RENAUD rewards patient gardeners with sumptuous, strongly scented deep-pink blooms, reliable remontant flowering and long-lived own-root resilience; a thoughtful choice if you want a romantic yet enduring presence in your garden.
