Victor Verdier

Heritage rose

- – François Lacharme

Vibrant crimson-pink shade with a delicate silken sheen. - historic, hybrid perpetual rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - pleasant, harmonious character

– Historic Hybrid Perpetual with collector appeal.
– Large, very double, ball-shaped crimson blooms.
– Medium-strength, pleasantly harmonious fragrance.
– Upright shrub, ideal for beds and specimen use.
– Good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew.
– Special feature: Notable 1859 Lacharme variety with occasional decorative orange-red hips.

Selection / specialty

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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Victor Verdier – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Heritage enthusiasts and collection-led growers will find that Victor Verdier delivers reliable own-root production value as a remontant hybrid perpetual tailored to premium, specialist ranges. This historic cultivar aligns well with nursery networks focused on collections and thematic planting, where stable identity and long-term continuity are essential. In UK conditions it performs with winter resilience well suited to exposed northern and inland projects, supporting multi-year programme planning. The very double, ball-shaped blooms with rich crimson-pink tonality and medium fragrance allow you to position finished plants as classic exhibition and cut-flower subjects, particularly in 5–7 L premium containers with bush-trained form and discreet support. Own-root propagation provides regenerative longevity and predictable stand structure for collection beds, show gardens and specimen plantings, following a practical development arc from root establishment in year one, structural framework in year two and full ornamental performance by year three, enabling you to schedule release with confidence for specialist and collector-focused channels.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Thematic and heritage rose collections	Victor Verdier’s historic hybrid perpetual status and classic ball-shaped, very double blooms make it a strong anchor cultivar for dedicated heritage or hybrid perpetual beds. As a pharmaROSA NEONATAL own-root bush-trained start, it moves efficiently into a premium container, specialty route in 5–7 L pots, where its collector’s value and verified authenticity underpin high-trust, selection / specialty positioning. Own-root longevity and stable identity suit long-term collection and show-garden projects across UK nursery networks serving heritage-focused retail/collector.
Premium specimen containers for show gardens	The upright, 120–190 cm habit with moderately dense, slightly glossy foliage lends itself to structured, specimen use when grown on in 5–7 L premium containers with discreet support. Remontant flowering with abundant second flush gives reliable display for themed rose gardens and curated beds. As tray-rooted own-root material, Victor Verdier integrates smoothly into professional schedules aiming for premium, specialty specimens with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection, matching high-expectation, selection-led retail/collector.
Cut-flower oriented heritage ranges	Large, solitary, ball-shaped blooms (L-size, 40+ petals) with medium-strength, pleasant fragrance support a niche cut-flower offer rooted in historic character. Bush-trained own-root plants in 5–7 L allow growers to standardise stem quality within propagation beds or container systems. Remontant flowering and abundant second flush increase cropping windows while own-root regeneration supports multi-year use, aligning with premium, specialty positioning for heritage-style cut flowers supplied to discerning retail/collector.
Park and landscape specimen beds	The 120–190 cm upright structure, dark green slightly glossy foliage and moderately sparse prickles facilitate maintenance when used as individual or grouped specimens in parks and representative plantings. pharmaROSA NEONATAL own-root starts develop into durable shrubs with medium maintenance need and moderate disease resistance, reducing replacement rates over time. Grown on via premium container, specialty routes, they can be supplied as robust, ready-to-plant units for public-realm projects seeking historically themed focal points for retail/collector.
Collector-grade boutique retail ranges	Verified cultivar authenticity, introduction year 1859 and breeder attribution to François Lacharme give Victor Verdier clear narrative value for collector markets. Its vibrant crimson-pink colour with silken sheen and colour evolution to mauve-pink enable distinctive bench presence in 5–7 L premium containers. Own-root propagation supports predictable, homogeneous batches suitable for private-label or curated heritage lines, while medium maintenance requirements remain manageable for dedicated end-users in specialist retail/collector.
Curated flower-bed compositions	Moderately dense foliage, upright habit and solitary, very double blooms allow precise spacing in formal flower beds and mixed historic borders. The remontant, abundant second flowering provides repeat colour for display-led schemes. Using pharmaROSA NEONATAL rooted cuttings as a base, nurseries can batch-produce uniform, bush-trained plants in 5–7 L for premium, specialty distribution, structuring planting schemes that retain ornamental value and minimise replanting cycles for design-conscious retail/collector.
Climate-resilient heritage projects in cooler regions	Hardiness to around -21 – -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b) makes Victor Verdier suitable for exposed or colder UK sites where winter resilience and wind tolerance are important for long-term heritage plantings, supporting planners in Scotland and northern England. Own-root stock supports regeneration after stress events, while moderate disease resistance and medium heat tolerance align with realistic maintenance budgets. Premium container, specialty production in 5–7 L ensures consistent standards for public and private projects served through specialist retail/collector.
Gene-bank style conservation and cultivar maintenance	As an unregistered but historically important Lacharme hybrid perpetual with verified identity, Victor Verdier is well suited to cultivar maintenance and small-scale gene-bank style stands. Own-root propagation secures cultivar continuity and facilitates vegetative renewal without graft compatibility issues. The remontant, fragrant flowers allow visual and olfactory assessment over a long season, while 5–7 L bush-trained plants give manageable units for collection beds managed under premium, specialty frameworks aimed at institutional and private retail/collector.

Finished-product ideas

Heritage Collector 5–7 L Bush – Own-root, bush-trained Victor Verdier with discreet support in 5–7 L premium containers, positioned as a verified 1859 historic hybrid perpetual for thematic rose gardens – target: specialist retail/collector.
Exhibition Hybrid Perpetual Feature – Remontant, very double, large solitary blooms selected for exhibition and cut use, offered as premium container, specialty units for show gardens and display beds – target: exhibition-focused nurseries and collector retail.
Historic Cut-Flower Line – Upright, sparsely thorned bushes cropped in-container to supply fragrant crimson-pink stems, using own-root durability for multi-year cutting blocks – target: niche heritage cut-flower partners.
Park Specimen Heritage Rose – Medium-maintenance, upright shrubs with dark green foliage supplied from 5–7 L containers as ready-to-plant focal points in parks and institutional settings – target: public-realm and project suppliers.
Gene-Bank Collection Module – Own-root authenticated Victor Verdier deployed in conservation or reference beds to stabilise historic ranges and support cultivar maintenance – target: botanic collections and heritage-focused nurseries.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Victor Verdier is a historic hybrid perpetual, commercial type historical rose, exhibition category exhibition hybrid perpetual and cut flower, with American Rose Society name Victor Verdier and no registered cultivar name.
Origin and breeding	Bred by François Lacharme in France and introduced in 1859, this cultivar derives from the cross ‘Jules Margottin’ × ‘Safrano’; breeding company and initial distributor data are not provided, and registration is unrecorded.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Plants reach 120–190 cm in height with 70–120 cm spread, forming an upright framework with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage, sparse prickles and weak self-cleaning, so spent blooms generally require manual removal.
Flower morphology	Flowers are large, solitary, very double with over 40 petals, ball to pompon shaped, remontant with an abundant second flush, suitable for exhibition and cut use where classic historic form and repeat flowering are valued.
Colour data and phenology	Blooms open from dark crimson buds to bright carmine-rose, then rich crimson-pink with silken sheen (RHS 53A outer, 53C inner), fading to light mauve-pink with a delicate silvery tone; colour retention is poor as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma	The cultivar carries a medium-strength, pleasant and harmonious rose fragrance, clearly noticeable in flower beds and particularly suitable for specimen, cut-flower and collector applications where scent complements the visual heritage appeal.
Hip characteristics	Occasional spherical orange-red hips develop, typically 11–18 mm in diameter; while not a dominant ornamental feature, they add seasonal interest and confirm successful pollination in less intensive deadheading regimes.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b) with moderate overall disease resistance, showing resistance to powdery mildew and black spot but only moderate tolerance to rust; heat and drought tolerance are medium.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended as a bush-trained plant with discreet support for flower beds, parks, cut-flower use and specimen roles, with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection, ideally marketed as a premium container, specialty product in 5–7 L pots.

Victor Verdier offers remontant, fragrant, large historic blooms on durable own-root shrubs, supporting predictable, long-lived premium heritage ranges; we would be pleased to coordinate volumes and timing to match your specialist programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: VICTOR VERDIER – crimson historic perpetual hybrid rose - Lacharme

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:08.08.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [1520] 21-527 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name honours Victor Verdier, a Parisian gardener and rose breeder.

Cultivar Synonym: Monsieur Victor Verdier

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Victor Verdier

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Victor Verdier Heritage rose Lacharme

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Victor Verdier

Rose Group: Hybrid Perpetual

Commercial Type: historic, hybrid perpetual rose

Commercial Group: Historical rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition hybrid perpetual; cut flower

Collection: Heritage rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: -

Introduction Year: 1859

Registration Year: unregistered cultivar

Breeder: François Lacharme

Breeding Company / Institution: Unknown / no data

Breeding Year: France, 1859

Parentage: ‘Jules Margottin’ × ‘Safrano’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm)

Spread: 2.3-3.9ft (70-120 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: sparsely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent blooms remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered

Flower Shape: ball, pompon

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

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: dp RHS code: 53A (outer), 53C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant. The second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: crimson

Flower Colour Description: Vibrant crimson-pink shade with a delicate silken sheen.

Closed Bud: Dark crimson red with a slight violet tone.

Newly Opened Flower: Bright carmine-rose colour with a deeper shade in the centre.

Full Bloom: Rich crimson-pink, with the inner petals slightly darker in tone.

Before Fading: Light mauve fading to pink, with a delicate silvery sheen.

Colour Fading Description: The colour gradually fades during opening: the rich crimson-pink becomes a pale mauve-rose before the bloom fades.

Colour Retention Level: poor

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose

Fragrance Character: pleasant, harmonious character

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petals) blooms attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the full flower form reduces access to the stamens and therefore to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double-flowered; with 26–39 petals its pollinator-friendliness is limited, so it is primarily an ornamental cultivar

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 11-18 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Occasionally forming, 11–18 mm in diameter, spherical, orange‑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: Prefers warm conditions but requires moderate soil moisture; prolonged drought necessitates irrigation.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: medium

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container, specialty

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained + discreet support

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasional plant protection may be necessary.

Primary Uses: flower bed, park, cut flower, specimen plant

Comments

Positioning: Selection / specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail/collector

Main value proposition: Classic flower form, collector’s value

VICTOR VERDIER – crimson historic perpetual hybrid rose - Lacharme

Vibrant crimson-pink shade with a delicate silken sheen. - historic, hybrid perpetual rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - pleasant, harmonious character

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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm) Flower shape: ball, pompon Winter hardiness: 6b crimson - - historic, hybrid perpetual rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm) Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Victor Verdier - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium bronze François Lacharme

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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)