DUCHER 1845 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root propagation material
Velvety flowers, fragrance intensity and hybrid tea form make Ducher 1845 a clear candidate where premium container production and exclusive retail positioning are the goal. This own‑root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material supports reliable bush-trained development with 3–5 strong framework canes, ideal for 5–7 L premium containers and larger 40–50 litre feature specimens. The remontant, solitary, high‑centred blooms give a classic cut‑rose profile with consistent deep red colour transitions that underpin repeatable, collection‑grade output, while the stable own‑root base supports long‑term stock stands with predictable quality and low replacement within nursery networks. With hardiness to H7 and alignment to demanding nursery and public‑realm supply expectations, it fits UK routes where winter and wind exposure are critical in planning multi‑site distribution. Over a typical three‑year arc the roots consolidate in year one, the framework builds in year two, and by year three the finished product shows full ornamental value for show‑garden, exhibition or signature bed projects, supporting wholesale ranges and curated collections.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L fragrance hybrid tea – Bush-trained Ducher 1845 in 5–7 L pots, highlighting strong fruity sweet fragrance and high‑centred red blooms, positioned as an exclusive premium container SKU for specialist retailers – target audience/channel: independent garden centres and quality‑focused resellers
- Large 40–50 L feature specimen – Own‑root plants grown on to 40–50 litre containers to showcase full bushy structure and repeat flowering, marketed for signature beds and fragrance gardens in public‑realm projects – target audience/channel: landscape contractors and municipal suppliers
- Cut‑style shrub rose line – Field or container‑grown bushes selected for stem length and high‑centred flower form, offered as a shrub rose with cut‑flower capability and strong scent – target audience/channel: nurseries supplying floristry‑oriented retail concepts
- Red collection trio – Thematically branded three‑plant collection built around Ducher 1845 as the deep red, fragrant hybrid tea anchor, delivered in uniform premium containers for colour‑themed garden schemes – target audience/channel: multiple retailers and mail‑order partners
- Commemorative collection rose – Positioned as a named collection cultivar in show and heritage‑style gardens, using own‑root material for long‑term identity and stability in curated beds – target audience/channel: estates, botanic gardens and specialist rose collections
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose cultivar Ducher 1845, commercial type and group hybrid tea rose, current trade name Ducher 1845 – red hybrid tea rose – Ducher; other formal registration data not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Fabien Ducher at Roseraie Ducher, Châteauneuf, Loire, France; parentage unknown. Introduced and registered in France in 2014, with the name marking the 170th anniversary of the Ducher Rose Garden. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy habit reaching about 80–110 cm in height and 65–95 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; self‑cleaning behaviour not provided. |
| Flower morphology |
Hybrid tea, high‑centred, pointed‑budded blooms of large size (2.75–3.95 in), double‑flowered with approximately 26–39 petals, mainly solitary on the stems, remontant with a second abundant flowering flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, rich velvety red with a delicate purple undertone; ARS code DR, RHS 185A outer, 185B inner, opening intense scarlet, deepening to velvety crimson, then maturing to muted cherry red with lighter petal edges before fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Distinct strong, long‑lasting fruity sweet aroma characteristic of a scented hybrid tea; double flowers limit stamen access so pollinator value is secondary and the variety is used primarily as an ornamental fragrance rose. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips, about 10–14 mm in diameter, bright red in colour; hips can appear after flowering but the overall ornamental focus remains on the blooms and fragrance display rather than fruiting. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate overall disease resistance with noted resistance to powdery mildew and black spot but only moderate resistance to rust; hardiness around −21 to −18 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited for flower beds, cut‑flower use, specimen plantings and fragrance gardens; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; recommended as bush‑trained with 3–5 framework canes on a premium container route, target pot 5–7 litres. |
Ducher 1845 offers high‑centred, velvety red, strongly fragrant blooms on a hardy own‑root framework that supports long‑lived, predictable premium container production; we would be pleased to discuss volumes, scheduling and integration into your range.
