Tourmaline™

Hybrid tea rose

DELfri – André Delbard -Chabert

The inner surfaces of the petals are a soft, pastel pink, with the edges distinctly darker in a vivid pink hue. - hybrid tea rose - light, subtly scented rose - subtle, rosy character

– Elegant Hybrid Tea blooms for cutting
– Classic high-centred, exhibition-quality flowers
– Refined white-pink colouring with gemstone tones
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season
– Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot
– Special feature: Multi-award-winning rose, honoured in Paris, Lyon and Madrid in 1965.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

27,05 £

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Tourmaline™ Hybrid tea rose DELfri – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Flower quality and high-centred, cut-rose type form make Tourmaline™ a convincing choice where exhibition-level hybrid tea presentation supports premium container ranges and exclusive finished product assortments. Its remontant repeat flowering with abundant second flush enables you to plan longer retail availability from 5–7 L premium container programmes, while the upright, bush-trained habit with 3–5 strong framework canes delivers consistent plant architecture for homogeneous benches. Own-root production provides predictable regeneration and lifespan under nursery propagation and grow-on, supporting stable capacity, low replacement and reliable stock for thematic rose gardens and curated collections. With moderate disease resistance including resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, it aligns well with UK nursery and reseller expectations where dependable performance across cooler, potentially wind-exposed regions is valued for long-term project planting. Medium maintenance requirements and manageable, moderately thorny canes help streamline crop care, while the controlled 100–140 cm plant height fits premium container, retail and reseller positioning for high-value hybrid tea cut-flower style garden roses.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail/reseller programmes	The high-centred, pointed-budded flower form directly supports an exclusive finished product offer focused on flower quality and form. In a premium container route with 5–7 L pots, the cut-rose style blooms read clearly at point of sale, matching retail and reseller expectations for an exhibition-type hybrid tea. Using own-root NEONATAL material ensures a stable base for scalable production and homogeneous presentation, reinforcing professional credibility for premium retail/reseller partners at retail.
Colour-focused hybrid tea ranges for thematic rose collections	The white-pink, pastel-to-almost-white colour transition creates a refined, nuanced effect that suits thematic and collection plantings where subtle colour gradation matters. With a premium container product path, 5–7 L stock can be positioned as a highlight in curated hybrid tea assortments for dedicated rose gardens. Own-root propagation allows long-lived, renewable stands, which is particularly valuable where cultivar identity and visual continuity underpin high-end collection ranges for wholesale.
Remontant flowering programmes requiring extended sales windows	Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush provides a practical basis for scheduling extended or staggered retail windows from a single crop cycle. When grown on from NEONATAL rooted cuttings into 5–7 L premium containers, this repeat performance helps maintain attractive bud and bloom presentation over a longer period on the bench. This supports exclusive finished product positioning by reducing gaps in supply and improving continuity for reseller.
Upright bush-trained lines for structured bench and display layouts	The upright growth habit and bush-trained release form with 3–5 strong framework canes lend themselves to neat, structured benches and coherent display blocks. In premium container production, this predictable plant architecture simplifies grading and bench planning, while also supporting clear visual separation between cultivars in exclusive ranges. Own-root propagation helps maintain this structural uniformity over cycles, supporting long-term assortment planning for nursery.
Programmes prioritising reliable disease behaviour	Moderate disease resistance, with specific resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, reduces the risk of unsaleable batches in premium 5–7 L lines, even under medium maintenance regimes. For nurseries supplying retail/reseller partners, this stability helps protect brand and assortment reputation. Combined with own-root resilience and regeneration capacity, it underpins homogeneous stands and lower replacement rates in commercial programmes targeting garden-centre.
Own-root stock building for long-term exclusive assortments	As own-root NEONATAL material, Tourmaline™ offers predictable regeneration and lifespan, making it suitable for building in-house mother blocks or long-term stock for exclusive finished product lines. Over successive cycles, this supports stable premium container output and consistent quality of flower form and colour. It is particularly relevant where nurseries are curating high-value hybrid tea selections and need a dependable cultivar base for integrator.
Collections emphasising fragrance as an added value	The light, subtly scented rosy fragrance offers an additional qualitative dimension without complicating production, aligning well with exclusive finished product positioning where sensory value enhances perceived quality. When specified into 5–7 L premium containers, this allows growers to market a multi-attribute hybrid tea that combines visual exhibition standard blooms with a refined scent profile. Predictable own-root performance supports consistent fragrance presence for premium.
Curated ranges for cooler, wind-exposed public or show gardens	The hardiness rating down to -21–-18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3) supports deployment in Scottish and northern English climates, where reliable overwintering and structure retention are critical for public and show gardens. Premium container production in 5–7 L pots enables efficient distribution into these schemes, with own-root plants giving durable stands and reduced long-term replacement pressure, particularly valuable for professionally managed public-realm and institutional projects served by public-realm.

Finished-product ideas

Exhibition-Style 5 L Hybrid Tea Feature – 5 L premium containers highlighting the high-centred flower form and pastel white-pink colour, built from bush-trained NEONATAL plants for homogeneous benches – target audience/channel: retail / reseller premium rose tables.
Collection-Grade Hybrid Tea Line – Coordinated 5–7 L range for thematic rose gardens using Tourmaline™ as a white-pink, remontant anchor cultivar with own-root longevity – target audience/channel: nurseries supplying show and collection gardens.
Fragrance-Accented Display Block – Lightly scented, exhibition-type plants grouped as a discrete fragrance corner within exclusive finished product assortments, produced via the premium container route – target audience/channel: garden centres seeking sensory focal points.
Hardy Hybrid Tea Assortment – Cold-hardy hybrid tea selection including Tourmaline™ for distribution into cooler regions, shipped as 5–7 L finished stock from NEONATAL propagation – target audience/channel: wholesale networks serving northern UK projects.
Own-Root Mother Block Starter Pack – Batches of NEONATAL rooted cuttings for nurseries establishing in-house, own-root Tourmaline™ stock to underpin future exclusive premium container lines – target audience/channel: nurseries and integrators building proprietary assortments.

Technical cultivar profile

Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELfri, marketed as Tourmaline™ Hybrid tea rose DELfri; ARS exhibition name Tourmaline, collection and commercial group Hybrid tea rose.
Origin and breeding	Bred by André Delbard-Chabert (Delbard; Georges Delbard SA), France, 1965; parentage Chic Parisien × (Michèle Meilland × Bayadère); introduced and first distributed by Georges Delbard SA.
Awards and recognition	Recognised with multiple 1965 awards: Bagatelle Certificat de Mérite; Lyon 1st Prize, Gold Medal and “Plus Belle Rose de France”; Madrid “Rose of Madrid” Award and Gold Medal, supporting high exhibition value.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright habit, 100–140 cm height, 50–70 cm spread, moderately dense, slightly glossy light green foliage, moderately thorny canes; structure suits bush-trained production with 3–5 strong framework canes.
Flower morphology	Hybrid tea, double-flowered with 26–39 petals, medium 1.5–2.75 inch blooms, solitary inflorescences, high-centred, pointed-budded cut-rose type form; remontant with abundant second flowering flush for extended display.
Colour data and phenology	White-pink palette; ARS code LP, RHS 68A outer, 62C inner; deep-pink bud tips fade through pastel pink to almost white with a light pink margin, offering moderate colour retention and subtle edge definition at full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma	Light, subtly scented rose with a gentle rosy character; fragrance is noticeable but not overpowering, adding qualitative value to exhibition-type blooms without complicating crop handling or retail placement.
Hip characteristics	Occasional spherical red hips, approximately 8–12 mm in diameter; hips are not a dominant ornamental feature but may appear sporadically on less-deadheaded plants.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease profile shows resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust response, supporting medium-maintenance production regimes.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for premium container production, targeting 5–7 L pots; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; supplied bush-trained with 3–5 framework canes as NEONATAL rooted cuttings for professional propagation.

Tourmaline™ Hybrid tea rose DELfri combines exhibition-level flower form, remontant performance and reliable hardiness with own-root predictability and regeneration, making it a sound option to discuss for capacity planning and future premium container programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: TOURMALINE™ – white-pink tea hybrid rose - Delbard-Chabert

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:15.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [16] 20-494 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word "tourmaline" refers to the semi-precious gemstone.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: DELfri

Original Trade Name: Tourmaline

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Tourmaline™ Hybrid tea rose DELfri

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Tourmaline

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flowers; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Georges Delbard SA (France)

Introduction Year: 1965

Registration Year: 1965

Breeder: André Delbard -Chabert

Breeding Company / Institution: Delbard; Georges Delbard SA

Breeding Year: France, 1965

Parentage: Chic Parisien × (Michèle Meilland × Bayadère)

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Bagatelle (Paris) – Certificat de Mérite (1965); Lyon – 1st Prize (1965); Lyon – Gold Medal (1965); Lyon – "Plus Belle Rose de France" (1965); Madrid – "Rose of Madrid" Award (1965); Madrid – Gold Medal (1965)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

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

Spread: 1.6-2.3ft (50-70 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage; its leaves are slightly glossy and light green in colour.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

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

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

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

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

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: LP RHS code: 68A (outer), 62C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: white-pink

Flower Colour Description: The inner surfaces of the petals are a soft, pastel pink, with the edges distinctly darker in a vivid pink hue.

Closed Bud: Bud with a deep-pink tip and a paler base, with a uniformly glossy surface.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals have a vivid, mid‑pink edging, while the inner petals open in a light, creamy pink.

Full Bloom: The colour fades to a pale pink, with a delicate, slightly darker pink outline remaining at the edges.

Before Fading: The petals fade to a pale pink, almost white, with only a faint pink hue visible at the edges.

Colour Fading Description: The pastel pink fades markedly during opening; at full bloom it is light pink, and just before withering it is almost white with a slight pink margin.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: light, subtly scented rose

Fragrance Character: subtle, rosy character

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petal) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restricts pollinators’ access to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not specifically mention pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

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

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 – resistant
black spot – resistant
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; occasional pest and disease control required.

Primary Uses: no data

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

TOURMALINE™ – white-pink tea hybrid rose - Delbard-Chabert

The inner surfaces of the petals are a soft, pastel pink, with the edges distinctly darker in a vivid pink hue. - hybrid tea rose - light, subtly scented rose - subtle, rosy 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)