Song of Paris

Hybrid tea rose

DELpho – André Delbard -Chabert

Pure lavender-purple base colour with a silvery tint; in cool light it shows a delicate silky sheen. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - mallowy, fruity character

– Elegant lavender-purple blooms with silvery sheen.
– High-centred, exhibition-quality hybrid tea form.
– Reliable remontant habit with abundant rebloom.
– Strong, upright bush for borders and cutting.
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot, rust.
– Special feature: Distinctive mallowy-fruity fragrance ideal for cut flowers.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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Song of Paris – hybrid tea rose propagation material

Song of Paris offers lavender colour impact and exhibition‑grade flower form in a professional own‑root format that fits premium container routes and exclusive finished product lines. Its upright, bush‑trained habit with 3–5 strong framework canes supports predictable 5–7 L production, while remontant, high‑centred blooms deliver cut‑flower and specimen potential for thematic rose gardens and curated collections. Strong foliar health reduces intervention needs and underpins low‑maintenance positioning in nursery and reseller networks, aligning well with UK nursery systems that value reliable winter performance in colder and more exposed regions. Medium‑strength, mallowy‑fruity fragrance and a refined lavender‑purple/silvery finish give this cultivar clear identity within exclusive assortments, while own‑root longevity and stable stands support long‑term collection plantings where predictable production capacity is essential.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container line for retail/reseller	The upright, bush-trained habit with 3–5 strong framework canes is well suited to the recommended premium container route in 5–7 L pots, giving a clean structure and good height for bench presentation. The remontant, high‑centred hybrid tea flowers underline the exclusive finished product positioning promised to retail and reseller partners, while the UK’s colder and more exposed areas also benefit from its reliable winter hardiness, supporting national assortment planning for the nursery/wholesale.
Cut-flower orientated garden rose for specialist ranges	The large, high‑centred, cut‑rose type blooms with abundant second flowering allow growers to create garden roses with a recognisable cut‑flower look in a premium 5–7 L bush format. This aligns with low‑maintenance, high‑impact borders and specimens that retailers can position as exclusive novelties. Own‑root propagation material gives predictable regrowth and long lifespan under repeated cutting, which helps safeguard the core promise of flower quality and form to the retail/reseller.
Specimen plants for thematic rose gardens and show collections	The refined lavender‑purple with silvery sheen and very full flowers create strong visual identity for named specimens in thematic rose gardens or curated collections. Using the premium container route, growers can supply well‑branched, visually mature bushes for installation projects. Own‑root material supports long‑term stability and regeneration in collection beds, giving public‑realm suppliers confidence in maintaining named cultivars for the project/collection.
Borders and mixed planting schemes in public and private projects	The height and spread (around 100–140 cm by 65–95 cm) work well in border plantings where an upright, moderately dense shrub is required. Low maintenance requirements and good disease resistance reduce follow‑up service loads for landscapers and institutional clients. Growers can use 5–7 L containers as the main dispatch format, with own‑root stands providing homogeneous batches and low replacement rates for the landscape/contract.
Exclusive lavender colour line within rose assortments	The stable lavender‑purple base colour with a delicate silvery tint offers a distinctive shade for colour‑themed product lines. In premium containers this differentiates the assortment on retail benches and in catalogue offers. Own‑root propagation makes it easier to maintain colour‑true stock blocks over years, supporting private‑label or branded lavender collections aimed at the premium-retail.
Fragrance-focused feature plants for high-value customers	The medium-strength, mallowy, fruity fragrance gives added value beyond flower form, ideal for premium 5–7 L specimens marketed on sensory appeal. Using the recommended bush-trained release form, growers can ensure multiple flowering stems at sale, enhancing perceived value. Own‑root plants, building from strong roots in year one and developing ornamental top growth in later years, give long-lived, repeat-purchase satisfaction in the high-end-retail.
Low-maintenance, high-reliability lines for networked nurseries	Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, combined with generally minimal intervention needs, fits production systems seeking predictable, low-input cultivars. Propagating on own roots in a standardised 3–6 month tray stage gives homogeneous blocks ready for potting into 5–7 L as a premium route. This supports stable, exclusive finished product promises to channel partners in the integrator-supply.
Own-root stock plants for internal cutting and collection maintenance	Limited hip set due to very double flowers keeps energy focused on vegetative and floral performance, useful for maintaining vigorous, long-term stock plants in nursery beds for further propagation. Own‑root structure helps collections recover from hard pruning or propagation loads with predictable shoot development. Planted in larger 40–50 L containers or open‑ground stock rows, it underpins reliable, named material for the propagation/nursery.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L lavender hybrid tea – upright bush-trained plants in 5–7 L pots, highlighting lavender‑purple, high‑centred blooms and fragrance for an exclusive finished product line – target: retail / reseller premium benches.
Cut-look garden exhibition bush – remontant, high‑centred flowers in a well‑structured bush format, positioned as a garden rose with cut‑flower aesthetics in 5–7 L containers – target: specialist rose retailers and mail‑order.
Themed collection specimen unit – selected, well‑branched own‑root bushes grown in 40–50 L containers as named feature plants for thematic rose gardens or show collections – target: public‑realm and institutional project suppliers.
Low-maintenance border hybrid tea – disease‑resistant, low‑intervention plants offered in 5–7 L pots for borders and mixed schemes, emphasising reliability and foliar health – target: landscaper and contract‑grower channels.
Lavender fragrance focus line – premium 5–7 L specimens marketed on colour and medium, mallowy‑fruity scent, with own‑root longevity supporting repeat flowering in end‑use gardens – target: high‑end garden centres and boutiques.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose cultivar registered as Song of Paris, with current trade name Song of Paris Hybrid tea rose Song of Paris; ARS approved exhibition name Song of Paris, part of the hybrid tea rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding	Bred by André Delbard‑Chabert in France from (Holstein × Bayadère) × Prélude; introduced after 1966 via Armstrong Nurseries in the USA and Delbard/Georges Delbard SA in France, with US Plant Patent PP 2669 registered in 1966.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright hybrid tea shrub reaching about 100–140 cm in height and 65–95 cm spread, moderately thorny with moderately dense, matt mid‑green foliage; spent blooms are not strongly self‑cleaning and usually require deadheading.
Flower morphology	Very full, large high‑centred hybrid tea flowers with 40+ petals, cut‑rose type buds and clustered inflorescences; remontant flowering with abundant second flush, suitable for cut‑flower style garden display and specimen use.
Colour data and phenology	Lavender‑purple base with silvery tint; deep lavender purple buds lighten through flowering to pastel lavender with a silvery sheen, colour retention moderate; RHS 76C outer and 76D inner zones provide consistent tone references.
Fragrance and aroma	Medium‑strength scent with a mallowy, fruity character, providing noticeable fragrance without overpowering intensity; primarily ornamental due to very double flowers enclosing stamens and offering limited pollinator access.
Hip characteristics	Rose‑hip formation is generally limited because of the very double flowers, but occasionally produces small, ellipsoidal orange‑red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, with little impact on ornamental use or propagation planning.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardiness approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3), with moderate heat and drought tolerance requiring regular watering and avoidance of prolonged dryness.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for borders, cut flowers and specimen planting, released as bush‑trained plants with 3–5 framework canes; premium container route in 5–7 L pots suggested, with low maintenance requirements and generally good disease resistance.

Song of Paris combines exhibition-style lavender blooms, strong disease resistance and an upright, bush-trained habit in a predictable own-root format, offering long-lived, stable stands for premium production; we would welcome aligning capacity and scheduling with your plans.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: SONG OF PARIS – lavender-lilac tea-hybrid rose - Delbard-Chabert

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:22.05.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1453] 21-460 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name "Párizs dala" refers to the romantic atmosphere of the French capital.

Cultivar Synonym: Saphir

Registered Cultivar Name: Song of Paris

Original Trade Name: Saphir

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Song of Paris Hybrid tea rose Song of Paris

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Song of Paris

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Armstrong Nurseries (USA) (USA, 1964); Delbard/Georges Delbard SA (France, 1965)

Introduction Year: after 1966

Registration Year: 1966 (US Plant Patent PP 2669)

Breeder: André Delbard -Chabert

Breeding Company / Institution: Les Roses Delbard; Georges Delbard SA

Breeding Year: France, 1964

Parentage: (Holstein × Bayadère) × Prélude

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)

Spread: 2.1-3.1ft (65-95 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage; the leaves are matt and mid-green.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: According to the descriptions, most spent blooms remain on the plant and require later removal (deadheading).

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning is expected to be poor.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed bud (cut-rose type)

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

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: m RHS code: 76C (outer), 76D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: lavender-purple

Flower Colour Description: Pure lavender-purple base colour with a silvery tint; in cool light it shows a delicate silky sheen.

Closed Bud: Deep lavender purple with a discreet silvery sheen at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Light lavender purple, with a silvery edging on the outer petals.

Full Bloom: Mid purple–lavender tones, with a faint silvery sheen on the back of the petals.

Before Fading: Pale pastel lavender with a hue softened by a silvery mist.

Colour Fading Description: As the bloom opens, the deep lavender purple fades to a light, pastel lavender with a delicate silvery tint.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, well-scented rose

Fragrance Character: mallowy, fruity character

Pollinator Attraction: Its fully double flower form (as opposed to simple or semi‑double) and the reduced accessibility of the stamens make it poorly attractive to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: ellipsoidal

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Rose-hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally producing ellipsoid, orange-red hips 10–14 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: Requires regular watering; does not tolerate prolonged drought well.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

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 low; good disease resistance, generally requires minimal intervention.

Primary Uses: borders, cut flowers, specimen

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

SONG OF PARIS – lavender-lilac tea-hybrid rose - Delbard-Chabert

Pure lavender-purple base colour with a silvery tint; in cool light it shows a delicate silky sheen. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - mallowy, fruity character

Online rose order - lavender-purple - medium-strength, well-scented rose - Song of Paris - hybrid tea rose - (3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm))

Inflorescence: clustered Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed bud (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 6b lavender-purple - Armstrong Nurseries (USA) (USA, 1964); Delbard/Georges Delbard SA (France, 1965) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) - Flower fullness: very full flowered Song of Paris - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold André Delbard -Chabert

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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).

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