Rich, warm-toned lilac-pink that gleams in fresh light and appears deeper in shadow. - hybrid tea rose - extremely strong, garden-filling scented rose - fragrance description not available
– Bláthanna móra lilac-bándearga an‑gheal.
– Braitheann sé arís le dara bláthú flúirseach.
– Fás torrach díreach le duilliúr glan snasta.
– Boladh an‑láidir, gairdín líonta cumhráin.
– Cruas gheimhridh maith suas le –23 °C.
– Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir ilghradaim idirnáisiúnta ar son cumhráin.
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DELVIOLA – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose – Delbard
Step outside for a chartreuse moment of soft rain and lilac-pink petals, and you will understand why DELVIOLA has become a beloved, easy-going hybrid tea for Irish cottage borders and small front gardens. Bred by Delbard for fragrance, its extremely strong, garden-filling scent adds a sense of luxury to even the smallest space, while the bushy, upright habit and glossy dark foliage give structure and depth in that gentle, green, soft light our changeable weather brings. On its own roots it settles steadily, building a long-lived, reliable shrub that regenerates well after pruning and stays attractive with simple, occasional care. In our cool, damp climate it appreciates decent drainage and rewards you with a succession of high-centred blooms, moving from vivid lilac-pink to a cooler lavender glow as the season turns. Think of it as an investment in an elegantly scented walk to your front door, with roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full ornamental value by year three under everyday gardening.
High-centred, very double lilac-pink blooms of Delviola.
Freshly opened Delviola bloom in vivid pink with a subtle violet veil.
Dark purplish-pink closed bud of Chartreuse de Parme.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style mixed border
The classic hybrid tea form and bushy, upright shape slip beautifully into an Irish cottage-style border, where DELVIOLA adds height, scent and that velvety lilac-pink focal point among perennials and grasses – ideal for the hobby gardener.
Front garden feature shrub
Planted close to a gate or front path, the extremely strong fragrance greets you every time you step outside, while the dense, glossy foliage keeps the plant looking smart even between flushes – perfect for the busy homeowner.
Cutting patch or rose bed
The large, high-centred flowers hold well in the vase and the plant repeats, so a small cutting row or dedicated rose bed can supply regular bouquets through the season – a pleasure for the fragrance lover.
Own-root longevity planting
As an own-root shrub, DELVIOLA establishes steadily, reshoots strongly from the base if ever cut back hard, and avoids issues with graft-suckers, giving you a long-lived, stable feature with minimal intervention – reassuring for the beginner gardener.
Partial-shade side garden
This variety copes well with partial shade, so it can bring colour and scent to side passages or gardens with only a few hours of sun, making better use of smaller urban plots – useful for the city dweller.
Container near seating area
In a large 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, DELVIOLA becomes a movable scented accent beside a bench or patio door, allowing you to enjoy its perfume up close without reworking beds – convenient for the balcony gardener.
Structured, low-maintenance scheme
The bushy, upright framework and dark, glossy leaves give clear shape with only moderate pruning and deadheading, so it slips easily into simple, tidy planting plans with limited upkeep – attractive for the time-poor owner.
Rain-resilient family garden rose
Well-suited to our soft, rainy weather and humid spells, DELVIOLA performs reliably in typical Irish family gardens when given reasonable drainage and airflow, bringing repeat colour through short summers – reassuring for the Irish gardener.
Styling ideas
Cottage Charm – Underplant DELVIOLA with airy Gypsophila repens 'Knuddel' and soft pink foxgloves to echo its lilac-pink blooms – for nostalgic cottage-garden romantics.
Front-Door Welcome – Flank a path with a short row of DELVIOLA and low evergreen Ilex crenata balls to frame the entrance neatly – for house-proud front-garden owners.
Scented Corner – Place one DELVIOLA in a large pot beside a favourite chair, adding lavender and thyme in nearby containers for layered fragrance – for evening unwinding outdoors.
Moody Pastels – Combine DELVIOLA with silvery Artemisia 'Oriental Limelight' and dusky mauve perennial geraniums for a misty, romantic palette – for lovers of subtle, grown-up colour.
Cutting Row – Line a sunny fence with spaced DELVIOLA bushes, interplanting with tall grasses for movement and an easy source of perfumed stems – for home florists and bouquet makers.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELviola, marketed as Delviola / Fragrant Souvenirs d’Amour / Chartreuse de Parme, ARS exhibition name Chartreuse de Parme.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard, France, from ‘Yves Piaget’ × ‘Nuit d’Orient’, introduced and registered in 1996 by Georges Delbard SA.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated for perfume: multiple fragrance prizes at Bagatelle, Madrid, Baden-Baden and Geneva, plus the RNRS Edland Fragrance Medal in 1997.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub 80–110 cm high and 60–90 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles, forming a well-filled, vertical garden presence.
Flower morphology
Very double, high-centred hybrid tea blooms, 7–10 cm across, with more than 40 petals, usually borne singly on strong stems, remontant with an abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Rich lilac-pink flowers, RHS 75A outer and 75B inner, opening vivid pink with a violet veil, then shifting toward cooler lavender tones, with generally good colour retention.
Fragrance and aroma
Extremely strong, garden-filling perfume, bred specifically for scent; character reminiscent of Parma violet and classic liqueur-like floral notes, ideal for fragrance-focused plantings.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form sparsely due to the very double flowers; when present they are ellipsoidal, orange-red and about 10–14 mm in diameter, adding discreet late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −21 °C (H7, USDA 6a), with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; appreciates regular watering in prolonged heat or drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, specimens, cutting and large 40–50 litre containers; space 50–90 cm apart, ensure free-draining soil, regular deadheading and occasional plant protection as needed.
DELVIOLA offers sumptuous lilac-pink hybrid tea blooms, an exceptionally strong garden-filling fragrance and a steady, long-lived own-root habit; a refined choice if you would like a reliably elegant, scented rose for years to come.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DELVIOLA – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose - Delbard
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Fragrance Prize (1996); Madrid – Gold Medal for Fragrance (1996); Baden-Baden – Fragrance Prize (1996); Geneva – Gold Medal for Fragrance (1996); Royal National Rose Society (United Kingdom) – Edland Fragrance Medal (1997)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flowers make it only weakly attractive to pollinators, because the full petal form often obscures the stamens and limits their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its heavily double flowers conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; when present, the hips are ellipsoid, orange‑red and 10–14 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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