ATLAS™ – white-pink hybrid tea rose - Delbard-Chabert
If You would like a rose that is reliable in everyday Irish garden conditions, ATLAS™ is an easy-going hybrid tea that gives classic, beautifully shaped blooms without demanding expert care. Its semi-double flowers, flushed white and pink, appear steadily through the season and keep their colour well, even in changeable weather. The dense, glossy dark green foliage and upright, compact habit make it naturally neat, ideal for front gardens, smaller beds and paths where You want order rather than overgrowth. As an own-root rose, it establishes deeply and lives a long, stable life in the same spot, regenerating well after pruning or setbacks, so You can count on lasting structure in Your borders. Its good disease resistance keeps maintenance pleasantly simple, even in damp, fungus-prone areas, while the semi-double blooms offer a gently wildlife-friendly landing place for bees on calmer days. ATLAS™ also copes well with heavier Irish soils if planted with basic drainage, making it a confident choice where others might struggle. Planted in a 40–50 litre container or in the ground, it settles in gently: in year one it builds roots, in year two it fills out with shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental value with dependable flowering.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point near the entrance |
Upright, compact growth and neatly cupped white-pink flowers create a tidy focal point that looks well-kept without constant trimming, ideal when You want the front of the house to look cared-for with minimum effort for the busy homeowner beginner |
| Small mixed border in a family garden |
Dense, glossy dark foliage gives structure while the repeat-flowering blooms thread colour through perennials and grasses, so the bed looks coordinated without complex planning, a reassuring option for those who prefer straightforward, low-planning planting schemes hobby-gardener |
| Cutting patch for home vases |
The long, straight stems and exhibition-style, semi-double blooms are easy to cut and arrange, giving You classic garden roses indoors without specialist technique, perfect if You enjoy simple, home-grown bouquets rather than elaborate floristry home |
| Low-maintenance specimen in a small lawn or gravel area |
Good disease resistance and moderate size mean it stands well on its own with only light yearly pruning and feeding, staying attractive without complicated rose care, suiting those who want a single statement rose they can trust to behave predictably time-poor |
| Pollinator-friendly corner with herbs and cottage plants |
Semi-double flowers with accessible stamens offer occasional forage for bees, blending a romantic look with gentle wildlife support among lavender or rosemary, appealing if You wish to help insects a little but still prioritise a neat, ornamental style nature |
| Coastal or exposed front garden bed |
Sturdy, upright shoots and resilient foliage cope well with breezier sites and the challenges of moist Atlantic air and heavier, slower-draining soil, making it a reassuring choice where some roses might sulk or defoliate quickly in rough weather coastal |
| Container planting on patio or balcony |
Performs reliably in a 40–50 litre container, where its compact habit and repeat flowering give season-long interest; own-root vigour helps it recover from occasional drying, fitting urban gardeners who need robust, forgiving plants in pots balcony |
| Long-term rose feature in a family back garden |
As an own-root hybrid tea with strong disease resistance, it builds a durable framework that can be refreshed by pruning and regrows from its own base, ideal for families wanting a rose that settles in and stays part of the garden for many years family |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Path Border – Line a front path with ATLAS™ and interplant with lavender and low catmint for a soft, scented walk to the door – suited to lovers of relaxed but still orderly cottage style
- Elegant Entrance Pot – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base for a clean, welcoming doorway accent – ideal for townhouses and small urban front steps
- Calm Evening Corner – Combine with Hakonechloa macra and soft blue cranesbill geraniums for a tranquil, gently moving seating-area border – perfect for those who want a peaceful spot to unwind after work
- Family-Friendly Feature Bed – Use three plants in a triangle with white hydrangeas behind and hardy herbs in front for a simple, robust centre bed – good for busy families who want impact with few gardening chores
- Subtle Pollinator Patch – Mix with airy grasses and single-flowered perennials to give bees access while keeping a refined colour palette of pinks and greens – great for gardeners seeking wildlife value without a wild look
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELkort, marketed as Atlas™ Hybrid tea rose DELkort; exhibition hybrid tea type with ARS approved exhibition name Atlas, white-pink blooms for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by André Delbard-Chabert in France from ‘Chic Parisien’ × ‘Provence’; introduced and registered in 1966 by Delbard, reflecting classic French hybrid tea breeding from the mid-20th century. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright, compact bushes about 70–95 cm high and 45–65 cm wide; moderately prickly canes with dense, glossy dark green foliage, giving a well-filled, tidy appearance suited to beds, borders and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped blooms with 13–25 petals, slightly ruffled edges and mainly single flowers on stems; small-flowered hybrid tea type, but produced in good continuity with an abundant second flush after the main flowering. |
| Colour and phenology |
White base petals with vivid pink margins that blend softly; buds deep pink, opening to magenta-pink outer petals and paler centres, deepening to ruby with a violet hint over time; colour holds well without marked fading in sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate, mild rose fragrance with a discreet character; not overpowering near seating areas, but noticeable on still, warm days or when stems are cut for the vase, adding refinement rather than strong perfume. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces moderate quantities of small, spherical hips about 7–10 mm across, maturing to orange-red; decorative in autumn without becoming dominant, adding a light seasonal accent after flowering. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), suitable for most Irish situations with standard soil preparation and watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used as border or specimen rose and for cutting; plant 40–60 cm apart depending on effect, provide well-drained soil, regular moisture and light annual pruning to maintain shape and repeat flowering. |
ATLAS™ offers reliable repeat flowering, compact tidy growth and long-lived own-root resilience, giving You a beautiful, low-fuss hybrid tea rose that will quietly earn its place in Your garden for years if You decide it suits Your plans.
