DALINTORE – cream-white nostalgic rose - Libera
Nostalgic petal formation, romantic colour play and a well-structured, bushy habit make DALINTORE a dependable base cultivar for premium propagation beds and 5–7 L premium container production, with own-root regeneration supporting predictable long-term stocking. Its medium maintenance profile and moderate disease tolerance suit professional programmes serving exclusive retail / reseller ranges, where flower quality and form are decisive. Developed for shrub training yet supplied as bush-trained, 3–5 cane propagation material, it integrates efficiently into nursery logistics and can be scaled towards larger formats, including 40–50 litre final containers for display or collection use, while remaining compatible with nationwide distribution where consistent winter performance in cooler regions is an important planning factor. Across the production cycle, from young plant to finished shrub, own-root stability underpins homogeneous batches and low replacement need, supporting a practical “roots in year one, structural shoots in year two, and full ornamental expression from year three onwards” development curve for professional partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Romantic 5–7 L shrub rose – Own-root, bush-trained DALINTORE in 5–7 L containers, leveraging its compact bushy habit and flower quality to anchor exclusive nostalgia rose benches – target audience/channel: retail / reseller.
- Collection pergola series – Selected DALINTORE units trained on low pergola or arbour frames from bush-trained stock, highlighting remontant rosette blooms for thematic or show gardens – target audience/channel: public-realm and collection suppliers.
- Boutique fragrance feature pot – Premium 7 L containers focusing on bloom form and sweet-spicy fragrance, positioned as a hero romantic shrub within curated centre displays – target audience/channel: boutique garden centres.
- 40–50 L display specimen – Large-format own-root shrubs developed from 3–5 cane young plants, for high-impact entrance or feature planting where stable structure and repeat flowering are critical – target audience/channel: project and show-garden contractors.
- Nostalgia rose assortment line – Standardised DALINTORE SKU integrated into multi-cultivar nostalgia rose programmes, using own-root predictability for homogeneous premium ranges – target audience/channel: integrator and network buyers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Romantic rose shrub group nostalgia rose; registered as DALintore, traded as Dalintore Romantic rose DALintore, ARS exhibition name La Tintoretta; collection and authenticity verified for professional use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Davide Dalla Libera, Novaspina, Italy; breeding year 2013 with unknown parentage; introduction and registration years not provided, selected for romantic nostalgic flower form and shrub habit. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact shrub habit, 65–105 cm tall, 80–130 cm spread, moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickles; supplied bush-trained with 3–5 strong canes, structured for premium container or trained uses. |
| Flower morphology |
Large L-sized flowers (2.75–3.95 in), very full double rosette form with 40+ petals, produced in clusters; remontant with abundant second flowering, providing strong ornamental value for premium shrub presentation. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-white base brightened by powder-pink centre; buds cream-white with rosy rim; newly opened blooms show creamy outer petals and powder-pink inner rosette, fading to cream-white–ivory; ARS PB, RHS 158C outer, 65D inner. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, well-scented rose fragrance with a sweet and spicy character; primarily ornamental, as fully double blooms restrict pollinator access to nectar and pollen, suited to display-focused plantings and retail appeal. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally limited due to very double flowers; where formed, hips are ellipsoidal, approximately 7–12 mm diameter, orange-red, and ornamental only at a minor level relative to the main floral display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; no quantified heat or drought data; hardy to approximately -23 to -21 °C, rated RHS H7, equivalent to Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6a for structural planning. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Primary use on pergolas, arbours, fences and walls; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; release as bush-trained 3–5 cane shrubs for premium container production, typically 5–7 L and scalable to 40–50 L formats. |
DALINTORE offers compact romantic shrub structure, remontant nostalgic blooms and reliable winter hardiness on a long-lived own-root base, giving nurseries predictable, regenerative stock for exclusive ranges; we would be pleased to discuss volumes and scheduling.
