CHRISTOPHE DECHAVANNE ® – cream-coloured hybrid tea rose
Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of CHRISTOPHE DECHAVANNE ® offers growers a stable base for high-end, exhibition-grade hybrid tea production with strong, long-lasting fragrance and large, high-centred blooms tailored to an exclusive finished-product route. Bush-trained with 3–5 strong framework canes, these 3–6‑month tray-rooted cuttings are designed for predictable, scalable propagation into 5–7 L containers, supporting nursery scheduling and coordinated retail / reseller launches. The bushy habit, dense mid-green foliage and XL, solitary, cut-rose type flowers create a visually striking, premium bench presence that fits dedicated rose garden and collection use. Own-root production supports long-term stability and regeneration under repeated cutting and cropping, giving homogeneous stands and low replacement in nursery and integrator networks. Across UK supply chains, this cultivar performs reliably in colder sites, providing confidence for structured roll-outs into thematic rose gardens and public-realm style collections in areas where strong winter and wind tolerance are a planning priority. With remontant flowering and a generous second flush, CHRISTOPHE DECHAVANNE ® supports repeatable, high-value crop cycles once roots are established, following a natural development arc from root building in the first year through stronger structural growth in the second and full ornamental expression in the third for durable, long-term programme use and collection credibility.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea line – XL, high-centred blooms and rich fragrance in 5–7 L premium containers from NEONATAL stock, targeting an exclusive hybrid tea bench presence with strong flower quality and form – retail / reseller premium ranges
- Named collector-series for rose gardens – Own-root, bush-trained plants for thematic beds and collections, capitalising on stable structure, remontant flowering and strong scent in curated, name-driven assortments – public and private show gardens
- Fragrance showcase feature specimens – Stepped-up 40–50 L specimens derived from 5–7 L stock, focusing on strong, long-lasting perfume and XL flowers as high-impact focal points – high-end garden centres and estate projects
- Cut-flower and exhibition stem production block – Nursery or estate blocks established from uniform NEONATAL material to provide exhibition-quality stems with classic form and colour for shows and local cut-flower sales – specialist show growers and boutique florists
- Cold-region premium cream hybrid tea offer – H7-rated, own-root plants positioned as reliable, winter-tolerant premium cream hybrid teas, supplied in 5–7 L for northern outlets needing exclusive but robust roses – northern regional retailers and project suppliers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea group cultivar registered as MEIbarbaru, marketed as CHRISTOPHE DECHAVANNE ® Perfumella® MEIbarbaru, a premium cream-coloured hybrid tea rose for flower quality focused production. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Michèle Meilland-Richardier at Meilland International, France, from unknown parentage; bred 2012, introduced and registered in 2014 by Meilland Richardier for commercial distribution. |
| Awards and recognition |
not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy habit with 80–120 cm height and 40–65 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; supplied bush-trained with 3–5 strong framework canes for structural reliability. |
| Flower morphology |
XL, solitary, double flowers with 26–39 petals, high-centred, pointed-budded form typical of cut-rose types; remontant with a generous second flowering, providing repeated ornamental and cutting value. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Soft cream with delicate peach tones; buds pale cream with peach tint, opening vanilla yellow inside, creamy white outside, then fading from honey-peach cream to light cream or cream–ivory, ARS ab, RHS 159C, 158D. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting perfume with a rich, fruity character; double, exhibition-style flowers limit pollinator access, giving only partial pollinator friendliness in production and display plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip set is generally minimal due to the double flower form; where present, hips are small, spherical, red, around 8–12 mm in diameter, with limited visual or production significance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate disease resistance, including moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with medium maintenance demands; cold hardy to about −21 to −18 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited for flower beds, edging, cut flower and specimen use; best as a premium container line in 5–7 L pots, with average disease resistance requiring occasional plant protection and measured professional care regimes. |
CHRISTOPHE DECHAVANNE ® combines XL exhibition-style blooms, strong fragrance and reliable cold hardiness on own roots, offering predictable, regenerating stands for premium programmes where we welcome a discussion on timing, capacity and long-term supply needs.
