ROSE DES PEINTRES – pink historic Centifolia rose
Historic yet production-relevant, ROSE DES PEINTRES offers a distinctive Centifolia character with strong, classic fragrance for premium, story-led container lines and collector-focused ranges. As pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root propagation, it provides a stable base for nursery propagation beds, collection blocks and premium 5–7 L speciality pots, supporting reliable scheduling for thematic and show-garden projects. The bushy, arched habit and once-blooming, large, very double rosettes suit solitary and hedge use, allowing You to position it as a high-margin, narrative cultivar within historic segments. Own-root structure underpins long-term renewable growth and predictable stand behaviour, aligning with UK nursery practice in regions where winters and wind exposure are significant factors. Medium maintenance needs, moderate disease resistance and a clearly defined flowering window help structure labour and crop flow, with the development arc from root establishment, through structural shoot build-up, to full ornamental expression over three seasons supporting longevity-focused production planning across integrated nursery networks and wholesale routes.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L collector’s bush – Once-blooming, strongly scented Centifolia in a 5–7 L premium container, bush-trained with discreet support from NEONATAL stock, positioned as a narrative-rich selection / specialty SKU – retail/collector channels
- Historic hedge module – Uniform 5–7 L bushes produced from NEONATAL trays as ready-to-plant units for informal historic hedges in parks and estates, highlighting structure, fragrance and authenticity – public gardens and heritage projects
- Show-garden focal specimen – Taller, arched plants grown on from NEONATAL cuttings into 7 L premium containers, ready as solitary specimens for thematic rose gardens and curated collections – show-garden organisers and estate managers
- Limited seasonal cut-flower line – Short-run batches selected from NEONATAL-derived stock for once-season blooms, emphasising large, very double, fragrant flowers as a historic-themed cut-flower add-on – boutique floriculture partners
- Gene-bank and mother-stock block starter – NEONATAL own-root plants established first in containers, then field-planted as long-term mother-stock for in-house propagation, securing cultivar identity and renewable growth – integrated nurseries and networks
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Historic Centifolia rose marketed as ROSE DES PEINTRES, exhibition name Des Peintres; registered cultivar name not provided, part of a historic rose collection segment. |
| Origin and breeding |
Rosa × centifolia seedling of unknown detailed parentage; first authenticated catalogue mention 1811, with earlier references around 1597; breeder and initial distributor not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy habit with arched, slightly drooping branches, height 160–240 cm, spread 100–160 cm; moderately dense, matt, medium-green foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning generally good, weaker in wet conditions. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double rosette blooms in clusters, petal count over 40; not remontant, with a single main flowering period; cluster-flowered presentation supports strong seasonal impact in beds and as solitary specimens. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm mid pink with subtle purple undertone; ARS DPk, RHS 57C outer, 57B inner; deep pink buds open to intense medium pink, then soften to pastel and pearly tones, with faster lightening in heat and stronger retention in cooler conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, classic rose fragrance with long-lasting character; primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-focused, as very double flowers conceal stamens and reduce insect accessibility, emphasising sensory and historic display value. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip production generally low due to very double flowers, but can produce small spherical, bright red hips 12–18 mm in diameter; hips are globose and decorative, though not usually a primary production objective. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate overall disease resistance with good powdery mildew resistance, moderate black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −15 to −12 °C, RHS H6, Swedish Zone 2, USDA Zone 7b, with moderate heat tolerance requiring regular watering in extended drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, parks, solitary use, hedging and niche cut-flower; medium maintenance with occasional pest control; recommended as bush-trained with discreet support in 5–7 L premium containers, especially for selection and specialty historic ranges. |
ROSE DES PEINTRES combines authentic historic character, strong fragrance and reliable bush structure with the predictability and longevity of own-root NEONATAL supply, making it a considered option for aligning capacity, scheduling and future historic assortments.
