Dame de Coeur – Hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Cherry-red blooms and proven heritage breeding make Dame de Coeur a focused option for nurseries seeking an exclusive premium-container cut-flower and specimen line, where high flower quality, defined form and reliable stem production matter more than low-input maintenance. Supplied as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root propagation material, it provides a stable, renewable base for scaling nursery propagation beds and 5–7 L premium containers, supporting curated ranges for thematic and show gardens serving UK institutional and retail/reseller channels. Over time, own-root plants offer long operational lifespan, predictable regrowth under pruning and homogeneous stands that are easier to capacity-plan, especially where integrated nursery networks require dependable, verifiable cultivar identity. Development typically moves from root establishment in year one to structural shoot build-up in year two, reaching full ornamental and cut-stem performance from year three onwards, while its winter-hardy framework copes well with colder UK regions, even in conditions with significant wind exposure. This combination of branding-ready visual impact, structured bush-trained release form and reliable supply supports professional wholesale and project-focused production planning.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Own-root bush-trained plants with 3–5 canes, finished in 5–7 L premium containers, highlight cherry-red flower quality and exclusive positioning for branded retail benches – target: specialist garden centres and rose resellers
- Outdoor cut-flower block rose – Dedicated cut-flower blocks from own-root stock beds, managed with planned protection, supply remontant, solitary XL blooms for local markets – target: regional cut-flower growers and wholesalers
- Heritage collection feature unit – Labelled 5–7 L or 40–50 L feature plants emphasising Lens heritage and cultivar story, suited to thematic and show gardens – target: public gardens, estates and collection-led nurseries
- Cold-climate specimen series – A hardy specimen line, grown from NEONATAL into large containers for northern installations, leverages structural reliability and strong bloom presentation – target: northern UK landscapers and project specifiers
- Exclusive rose bed assortment – Curated bed combinations using Dame de Coeur as a key cherry-red element, supplied as uniform own-root bushes for premium schemes – target: design-led landscapers and institutional project suppliers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Dame de Coeur is a hybrid tea rose; registered cultivar name and American Rose Society exhibition name are both Dame de Coeur, with current commercial use focused on premium, exclusive applications. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Louis Lens in Belgium from the cross ‘Peace’ × ‘Independence’ and introduced by Lens Roses in 1958, this unregistered hybrid tea reflects classic European cut-flower and garden exhibition breeding. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with a silver medal at Baden-Baden in 1958 and awarded the RNRS Trial Ground Certificate in Great Britain in 1958, confirming strong historical performance in trial and exhibition contexts. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright plants typically reach 80–120 cm in height with 50–70 cm spread, form dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; spent blooms persist and need regular deadheading for best display. |
| Flower morphology |
Solitary, XL-sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals, cup-shaped and distinctly medium high-centred; remontant habit with an abundant second flush delivers repeated ornamental and cut-stem value in season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid cherry-red flowers with a velvety sheen; ARS code MR, RHS 46A outer and 46B inner; colour holds moderately, lightening slightly in strong sun and remaining deeper and richer in cooler conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely perceptible, with a soft, discreet character; primarily an ornamental and exhibition variety where visual effect and flower form are prioritised over scented performance. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces spherical orange-red hips in moderate quantities, typically 10–14 mm in diameter; hips can add a secondary seasonal interest where flowers are not deadheaded strictly for continuous rebloom. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around -32–-29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5) but disease-sensitive: very susceptible to powdery mildew, with moderate susceptibility to black spot and rust, requiring regular plant protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best for flower beds, cut-flower use and specimen roles where maintenance can be high; needs regular deadheading and plant protection, and performs well in bush-trained premium containers from NEONATAL stock. |
Dame de Coeur combines exclusive cherry-red exhibition blooms, reliable winter-hardy structure and own-root predictability for long-lived, homogeneous stands, making it a sound option where you can plan protection and wish to discuss capacity and scheduling in detail.
