Illse Roos

Parfums de Lyon®

ORA 9898 – Pierre Orard

Velvety, deep, dark red tone; in light it appears burgundy, tending towards black. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, intensely scented rose noticeable from a distance - classic, damask-scented

– XL velvety dark red hybrid tea blooms
– Very full, exhibition-quality flowers for cutting
– Intensely damask-scented, carries on the air
– Bushy, compact habit with dense dark foliage
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
– Special feature: Near-black buds opening to rich burgundy cups, ideal for dramatic focal plantings.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,92 £

Due to courier service regulations – and the introduction of customs clearance – delivery to Ireland is temporarily suspended.

5 (6815)

Illse Roos Parfums de Lyon® ORA 9898 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Illse Roos gives professional growers a stable base for high-value, dark red hybrid tea production, aligning reliably with a container-focused route into 5–7 L premium stock. The cultivar’s very full, XL, cup-shaped blooms in velvety deep red are coupled with a strong, classic damask fragrance, positioning finished plants as an exclusive offer where flower quality and form are central. Bushy, densely foliated growth with glossy dark green leaves and good heat and drought tolerance supports predictable structure for flower bed, cut flower and specimen use, while own-root longevity and regenerative capacity underpin long-term collection and park plantings, particularly valuable for public projects in exposed sites with reliable winter and wind tolerance. With medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance, this material suits planned plant protection regimes typical in UK nursery systems, and can be integrated into scalable, premium wholesale programmes where year 1 concentrates on roots, year 2 on framework shoots and year 3 on full ornamental performance for the market.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail/reseller programmes	Illse Roos delivers very full, XL, dark red hybrid tea blooms with a classic damask scent, matching premium container positioning where flower quality and form are decisive. Bush-trained own-root NEONATAL material with 3–5 strong framework canes establishes efficiently for a 5–7 L target pot, giving structured, bushy plants ready for an exclusive finished product route. Medium maintenance and disease levels suit nurseries already operating scheduled plant protection, and the cultivar’s exclusive finished product profile supports strong unit value in branded or private-label assortments for retail and reseller partners.
Cut-flower and exhibition-oriented nursery lines	The solitary, XL, cup-shaped blooms and exhibition hybrid tea character allow nurseries to build specialist cut-flower and show-focused lines from a predictable own-root base. NEONATAL rooted cuttings support bush-training with 3–5 canes, ideal for generating long, straight flowering shoots in 5–7 L premium containers before transfer to cutting beds. The very strong fragrance and velvety dark red colour fit an exclusive finished product segment, enabling growers to differentiate cut-flower offers and exhibition stock supplied through specialist retail rose channels.
Specimen plants for thematic and collection rose gardens	Bushy habit, dense glossy foliage and very full, dark red flowers make Illse Roos suitable as a specimen in thematic rose gardens and collections where visual impact and scent are central. Own-root NEONATAL material supports long lifespan and regeneration, enabling nurseries to raise robust framework plants in 5–7 L containers for later field planting or upsizing to 40–50 litre units for high-value feature pieces. The exclusive positioning and premium flower form underpin curated ranges for show and collection garden suppliers.
Park and public-realm plantings via landscape wholesalers	Good heat and moderate drought tolerance, combined with H7 hardiness and medium disease levels, allows Illse Roos to perform in maintained park settings where planned spraying is acceptable. Own-root propagation provides stable identity and low replacement rates, helpful when supplying larger public-realm schemes. Bush-trained NEONATAL plants grown on through premium container routes can be shifted into 40–50 litre final pots, delivering immediate effect for institutional clients and municipal specifications in public-realm supply chains.
Thematic “fragrance collection” assortments	The very strong, classic damask fragrance places Illse Roos naturally in curated scent collections for retail or project use. NEONATAL own-root cuttings allow nurseries to batch-produce homogeneous 5–7 L premium containers with reliable flowering performance after the second growing season. Medium maintenance requirements remain manageable within commercial spraying regimes, while the exclusive finished product angle supports storytelling in point-of-sale and catalogue work for fragrance-led retail assortments.
Colour-focused dark red / claret ranges	The velvety deep dark red tone, tending towards burgundy and near-black in shade, fits high-impact colour themes and specialist dark rose collections. Repeat flowering with a plentiful second flush helps sustain colour presence in retail and project plantings. NEONATAL material, supplied as bush-trained starts, integrates cleanly into premium 5–7 L programmes, providing consistent height and spread for benches and landscape schemes, particularly useful for UK nurseries serving regions where reliable winter and wind tolerance is expected by professional landscape buyers.
Collection and gene-bank style maintenance plantings	Own-root Illse Roos offers stable cultivar identity and regenerative potential, valuable for gene-bank style and collection beds. Nurseries can establish mother blocks from NEONATAL rooted cuttings, managing medium disease pressure within existing protection regimes. The cultivar’s introduction by Roses Orard and its Parfums de Lyon collection origin support its inclusion in themed breeder or heritage lines, while premium container production ensures surplus stock for collection-focused wholesale lists.
High-impact specimen containers (40–50 L) for show gardens	Starting from NEONATAL bush-trained cuttings, growers can build strong frameworks in 5–7 L before stepping plants into 40–50 litre containers for show and display gardens. The development arc from root establishment through shoot build-up to full ornamental expression supports reliable scheduling for exhibitions and seasonal showcases. Very full, fragrant, dark red blooms and glossy foliage align with exclusive finished product expectations, giving nurseries a dependable centrepiece option for show-garden and event suppliers.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea Illse Roos – own-root, bush-trained plants in 5–7 L containers, highlighting very full, dark red blooms and classic damask fragrance, positioned as an exclusive retail hybrid tea SKU – target audience/channel: garden centre and specialist rose retailer ranges.
Illse Roos cut-flower mother stock – NEONATAL plants grown on as bush-trained field or tunnel mother rows supplying premium cut stems, using the solitary XL blooms and strong fragrance to support high-end floristry – target audience/channel: cut-flower growers and bouquet wholesalers.
Fragrance collection feature rose – part of a curated scented series, with 5–7 L premium containers emphasising damask scent and velvety dark red colour, suitable as a lead item in fragrance-themed benches – target audience/channel: branded concept tables in retail chains.
Show-garden specimen container 40–50 L – upsized, own-root specimens with dense, glossy foliage and repeat-flowering dark red blooms, supplied in 40–50 litre pots for immediate visual impact – target audience/channel: show garden contractors and landscape specifiers.
Thematic dark red rose collection line – Illse Roos included as the premium dark burgundy element within multi-cultivar collections, using repeat flowering and exclusive positioning to anchor the set – target audience/channel: mail-order and online assortment builders.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Illse Roos Parfums de Lyon® ORA 9898 is a hybrid tea rose from the Parfums de Lyon collection, registered as ORA 9898 and classified commercially as a hybrid tea rose.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Pierre Orard (Roses Orard, France) with unknown parentage, introduced in 2010 via Ludwig’s Roses in South Africa; breeding year recorded as 2010 in France.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy habit, 75–105 cm high with 40–60 cm spread, dense glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; growth suited to bush training with 3–5 strong framework canes.
Flower morphology	Very full, solitary XL cup-shaped flowers with 40+ petals, remontant with a plentiful second flowering flush; primarily ornamental, with limited access to stamens due to petal fullness.
Colour data and phenology	Velvety deep dark red, appearing burgundy to near-black; ARS code dr, RHS 187A–187B, fades moderately towards carmine yet retains a burgundy tone, with ruffled petals intensifying in shade.
Fragrance and aroma	Classic, very strong damask-type rose fragrance, clearly noticeable from a distance; double to very double flowers limit pollinator access, underlining its primary role as a decorative, scented cultivar.
Hip characteristics	Occasionally forms small spherical red hips, around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding some seasonal interest but not considered a primary ornamental or production feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardiness around -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b, tolerating heat and moderate summer drought when established.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flower beds, cut flower use, parks and specimens; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, best routed through premium container production to 5–7 L pots.

Illse Roos Parfums de Lyon® ORA 9898 offers very full, dark red, strongly fragrant blooms on a bushy own-root framework, giving long-lived, predictable stands that support planned premium container capacity; we would be pleased to discuss timing and volume requirements.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ILLSE ROOS – dark red hybrid tea rose - Orard

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:16.06.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [1237] 21-186 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name was given in honour of the South African actress Illse Roos.

Cultivar Synonym: Grandi Giardini Italiani®; Reine des Parfums®

Registered Cultivar Name: ORA 9898

Original Trade Name: Illse Roos

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Illse Roos Parfums de Lyon® ORA 9898

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition hybrid tea

Collection: Parfums de Lyon®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Ludwig’s Roses (South Africa)

Introduction Year: 2010

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Pierre Orard

Breeding Company / Institution: Roses Orard (France)

Breeding Year: France, 2010

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm)

Spread: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves are glossy and dark green.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered

Flower Shape: cup

Flower Size: XL (3,5 in -)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: dr RHS code: 187A, 187B

Repeat Flowering: It is remontant, producing a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: dark-red

Flower Colour Description: Velvety, deep, dark red tone; in light it appears burgundy, tending towards black.

Closed Bud: Dark red tending towards black, with a slight velvety sheen.

Newly Opened Flower: The inner and outer surfaces are a deep burgundy red, with the petal edges a darker shade.

Full Bloom: Intense velvety red with ruffled petals that darken to near-black in the shade.

Before Fading: The petals fade to a carmine hue but essentially remain burgundy red.

Colour Fading Description: The velvety dark red–claret colour becomes moderately more carmine as it opens, but the main tone is retained.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, intensely scented rose noticeable from a distance

Fragrance Character: classic, damask-scented

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petals) — the flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the double form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict access to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double to very double; its flowers mostly conceal the stamens, so pollinator-friendliness is limited, primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced spherical red rose hips, 8–12 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; established plants also withstand moderate summer drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – medium
black spot – medium
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.

Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, park, specimen

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

ILLSE ROOS – dark red hybrid tea rose - Orard

Velvety, deep, dark red tone; in light it appears burgundy, tending towards black. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, intensely scented rose noticeable from a distance - classic, damask-scented

The rose webshop. - dark-red - very strong, intensely scented rose noticeable from a distance - Illse Roos - hybrid tea rose - (2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) Flower shape: cup Winter hardiness: 6b dark-red - Ludwig’s Roses (South Africa) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) - Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Illse Roos - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver Pierre Orard

We showcase the external appearance of the roses available for online purchase from our webshop.

Which product type is right for you?

Family garden rose with minimal care

Premium garden rose – instant impact, a representative garden

Rose for projects – hedge and row planting, fast execution

Rose for public spaces – large areas, sustainable operation

Information

In what condition do we dispatch the roses from our online shop?

Ask yourself the question: What final product do I want to create from it?

Wholesale of cuttings

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)