Daldirector

Romantic rose

DALdirector – Davide Dalla Libera

Delicate creamy base veiled with a pale pink wash. - nostalgia rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - pleasantly sweet character

– Large, very double rosette blooms
– Refined cream‑pink colour with good retention
– Strongly remontant, flowers again abundantly
– Upright, bushy habit with dense glossy foliage
– Noticeably sweet, medium‑strong fragrance
– Special feature: Nostalgic Romantic rose, ideal as an exclusive specimen or cut flower.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,28 £

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Daldirector Romantic rose DALdirector – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

remontant flower production, nostalgic rosette form and premium flower quality make Daldirector a convincing choice for tray-grown own-root propagation where border, specimen and smaller hedge applications are planned in exclusive ranges; the upright, bushy habit with dense, glossy foliage builds quickly into saleable premium-container crops in 5–7 L, supporting retail and reseller channels that focus on distinctive Romantic-class cultivars, while own-root production gives long-lived, renewable stands and predictable capacity, particularly valued in UK nursery systems coping with cold, windier regions where dependable winter performance and logistics resilience are important.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail	The upright, bushy shrub structure with dense, glossy foliage gives a fast, coherent canopy for premium container production in the recommended 5–7 L route, matching the exclusive finished product positioning and focus on flower quality and form, while own-root tray cuttings support predictable scheduling and consistent batches for retail / reseller networks focused on Romantic-class roses for discerning buyers at garden centres and specialist outlets. Retail / reseller
Repeat-flowering border lines for premium ranges	Strongly remontant flowering with an abundant second flush allows you to present border-ready plants that offer clear in-garden continuity, aligning with the premium container path and moderate maintenance profile, and supporting exclusive finished product positioning where repeat performance and visible value are essential for sustaining demand in high-service nursery and garden-centre supply programmes. Garden centres
Cut-flower capable exhibition and niche florist supply	Large, very double rosette blooms with a cream-pink palette and medium, pleasantly sweet fragrance give Daldirector cut-flower potential within exhibition-type tea hybrid segments, while bush-trained 3–5 cane structure in 5–7 L pots supports easy selection of strong flowering stems, fitting exclusive, story-led Romantic offers for florists and exhibition-focused resellers who value consistent stem quality from own-root stock over several cropping years. Florist trade
Specimen feature plants in Romantic collections	The nostalgia rose character and Romantic group placement suit specimen use in thematic rose gardens and curated collections, with own-root longevity contributing to long-term collection stability; premium-container release form delivers well-structured, upright plants ready as focal points, supporting exclusive positioning where distinctive cultivar identity and flower form underpin higher unit values in collection-led ranges for specialist nurseries and estate suppliers. Specialist nurseries
Short, structured hedging and edging units	Moderate height and 60–80 cm spread, combined with dense foliage and bushy habit, allow the cultivar to be used in low, structured hedging or edging plantings; the bush-trained, 3–5 cane base simplifies field or container line production, while own-root regrowth mitigates gap formation, aligning with premium container programmes that serve project-oriented customers specifying uniform, Romantic-style hedging for institutional or private estates. Landscape contractors
Themed Romantic rose garden assortments	As a Romantic, nostalgia-type shrub with cream-pink rosettes, Daldirector integrates naturally into thematic Romantic or opera-inspired ranges, and its moderate maintenance needs suit curated garden collections; own-root propagation supports homogeneous cultivar blocks useful for show gardens and public-realm displays in colder, wind-exposed UK regions where stable winter performance and reliable supply over multiple seasons are critical for project-based procurement. Public-realm suppliers
Border/hedge lines for premium private-label series	The combination of premium flower form, medium fragrance and good colour retention builds a recognisable signature suited to private-label Romantic series; production as 5–7 L premium containers from bush-trained own-root cuttings supports uniform branding, while the medium maintenance requirement remains manageable within quality-focused nursery systems aiming to differentiate exclusive, high-margin finished ranges to strategic reseller partners. Private-label programmes
Collection and mother-plant stands for ongoing propagation	Verified cultivar authenticity and own-root form make Daldirector suitable for long-term mother-plant or collection stands; moderate disease resistance and hardy rating to around -21 °C support multi-year use when planted out from NEONATAL trays into nursery beds, with year 1 focused on root establishment, year 2 on structural shoots, and year 3 delivering full ornamental and propagation capacity for sustained supply. Propagation nurseries

Finished-product ideas

Romantic 5–7 L premium shrub – Own-root, bush-trained 3–5 cane plants finished in 5–7 L with large, nostalgic rosette blooms and strong remontant performance, positioned as an exclusive Romantic border and specimen rose – retail / reseller.
Exhibition cut-&-garden selection – Premium 5–7 L containers selected for strong flowering stems and form, marketed as dual-purpose garden and exhibition cut-flower material within a curated Romantic collection – specialist nurseries.
Cream-pink hedge module – Uniform, bushy units in 5–7 L pots targeted for low hedge and edging schemes where dense foliage and repeat flowering provide structure and seasonal interest – landscape contractors.
Opera-themed collection feature – Branded as “Rosenkavalier Kleiber” within an opera- or music-themed Romantic rose assortment, highlighting nostalgia form and fragrance in premium container presentation – garden centres.
Mother-stock and gene-bank line – NEONATAL-derived own-root plants established in nursery beds as authenticated, renewable mother-stock blocks for ongoing semi-finished production and collection maintenance – propagation nurseries.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Registered as DALdirector, marketed as Daldirector Romantic rose DALdirector, with American Rose Society exhibition name Rosenkavalier Kleiber; classified in Romantic rose commercial group as Romantica shrub, nostalgia rose type.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Davide Dalla Libera of Novaspina in Teolo, Italy; bred, introduced and registered in 2016, with parentage not provided, and initially distributed by Novaspina for Romantic and nostalgia rose markets.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 80–105 cm in height with 60–80 cm spread; dense mid-green, glossy foliage and moderate thorniness support a compact, structural habit suitable for borders, hedging and premium container production.
Flower morphology	Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, large flower size around 2.75–3.95 inches, produced mainly in clusters; strongly remontant with abundant second flowering, self-cleaning behaviour not provided in current trials.
Colour data and phenology	Cream-pink flowers with ARS PB code and RHS 36D outer, 158C inner; buds off-white with pink tips, opening creamy-white with pink edges, then even cream with pale pink centre before fading to creamy white with very light pastel-pink blush.
Fragrance and aroma	Medium-strength, pleasantly sweet fragrance clearly noticeable around the plant; very double flowers primarily ornamental with limited pollinator access, so the variety is best suited where scent and visual impact outweigh ecological nectar value.
Hip characteristics	Occasional production of ovoid, egg-shaped hips about 12–18 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red; hips appear sporadically rather than heavily and add some seasonal interest without significantly impacting flowering continuity.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under standard management; hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), with heat and drought tolerance data not provided from current evaluations.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for borders, specimen use, hedging and cut flower production; maintenance level medium with occasional plant protection needed, supplied bush-trained on 3–5 canes, ideal for premium container production in 5–7 litre pots for exclusive ranges.

Daldirector Romantic rose DALdirector offers remontant, cream-pink nostalgic blooms and a compact, bushy habit on long-lived own-root plants, supporting predictable premium-container production and stable mother-stock stands; please contact us to discuss capacity and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: DALDIRECTOR – cream-pink nostalgic rose - Dalla Libera

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:11.09.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [935] 20-309 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to Richard Strauss's opera Der Rosenkavalier and to the Austrian conductor Carlos Kleiber.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: DALdirector

Original Trade Name: Rosenkavalier Kleiber®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Daldirector Romantic rose DALdirector

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Rosenkavalier Kleiber

Rose Group: Romantica, Shrub

Commercial Type: nostalgia rose

Commercial Group: Romantic rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Romantic rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Novaspina (Italy)

Introduction Year: 2016

Registration Year: 2016

Breeder: Davide Dalla Libera

Breeding Company / Institution: Novaspina (Teolo, Italy)

Breeding Year: Italy, 2016

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.6-3.4ft (80-105 cm)

Spread: 2-2.6ft (60-80 cm)

Growth Habit: upright, bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. Its leaves have a glossy surface and a mid‑green colour.

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 double-flowered

Flower Shape: rosette

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: PB RHS code: 36D (outer), 158C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: It is strongly remontant and produces an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: cream-pink

Flower Colour Description: Delicate creamy base veiled with a pale pink wash.

Closed Bud: The base colour is off‑white, with a slight pinkish tint at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: A soft pink cloud appears along the edges of the creamy-white petals.

Full Bloom: Even cream tone with the central petals washed in a pale pink.

Before Fading: Fading creamy white with a barely perceptible pastel-pink blush.

Colour Fading Description: As the bloom opens, the creamy-white hue slightly fades, and the pinkish veil becomes barely noticeable by the end.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose

Fragrance Character: pleasantly sweet character

Pollinator Attraction: Double (very full) flowers with 40+ petals have limited attraction for pollinators because the fully double form often conceals the stamens, reducing accessibility to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double, densely petalled flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-18 mm

Hip Shape: egg-shaped

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced, 12–18 mm in diameter, ovoid, orange-red rose hip.

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: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

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: border, specimen, hedge, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

DALDIRECTOR – cream-pink nostalgic rose - Dalla Libera

Delicate creamy base veiled with a pale pink wash. - nostalgia rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - pleasantly sweet character

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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)