Deep carmine-red base colour with a narrow, irregular white edging. - historical, hybrid perpetual rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - full-bodied, old-rose character
– Distinctive red blooms with white-edged petals
– Very strong, garden-filling old-rose fragrance
– Excellent resistance to major rose diseases
– Reliable repeat flowering with rich second flush
– Hardy to severe frost, suitable for cold climates Gné speisialta: Cultivar stairiúil buaiteach le gradaim seó iomadúla.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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BARON GIROD DE L'AIN – red historical perpetual hybrid rose - Reverchon
If You would like a truly characterful old rose that still behaves in a modern, reliable way in an Irish family garden, BARON GIROD DE L’AIN is a fine choice. This Hybrid Perpetual forms a bushy, medium‑sized shrub that fits comfortably into beds and borders, coping well even where humidity and rainfall are frequent through the year. Its large, velvety red blooms are drawn with a fine white edge, giving a uniquely ornamental look that works beautifully near a front door or cottage-style path. Strong, garden‑filling fragrance brings a romantic atmosphere around patios and seating areas, while its good disease resistance keeps care pleasantly simple. As an own‑root, 2‑litre plant it arrives well established, settling in steadily for a long‑lived, balanced shrub that copes with normal family‑garden routines. With thoughtful watering and drainage, You can enjoy a healthy old rose character that steadily becomes part of the garden’s structure. In its first year it concentrates on roots, the second year on shoots, and by the third year You see its full character and flowering potential.
Cup-shaped, double blooms with a distinctive white-edged form.
Full bloom of Baron Girod de l’Ain, showing deep carmine-red, cup-shaped flowers with fine white edging.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Feature shrub near a front door or entrance path
The bushy growth and medium height form a clear, upright feature that is easy to place by a gate or front step, giving strong structure with minimal shaping for gardeners who prefer something straightforward yet characterful for beginners
Classic flowerbed in a small to medium family garden
Repeat flowering brings generous summer flushes, so a modest group of plants keeps the bed in colour over the season without the need for complicated pruning or replanting, ideal for people who want reliable blooms with limited spare time for busy-owners
Low-maintenance historical rose border
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust means ordinary Irish summers with damp spells and frequent showers are handled with few problems, reducing spraying and fuss and suiting those who value a healthy, low‑intervention planting for low-maintenance
Romantic seating area or evening patio
The very strong, old‑rose fragrance carries around a terrace or bench, so even a single shrub near a sitting spot can perfume the air, providing a rewarding, sensory result for anyone who wants maximum impact from a single planting choice for fragrance-lovers
Specimen rose in a cottage-style scheme
The velvety, carmine-red flowers pencilled with white edging create a distinctive vintage look that pairs well with informal perennials, helping You achieve a traditional cottage feel without complex design skills, well suited to those seeking easy character for cottage-gardeners
Mixed border with shrubs and perennials
The moderately dense, light green foliage and rounded habit integrate neatly among catmint, sage or airy perennials, giving a well-proportioned shrub that naturally finds its place and offers long-term structure for gardeners who like harmonious, settled plantings for planners
Cut flower production for the home
Large, double, individually borne blooms on bushy stems make handsome, fragrant cut flowers, so one or two shrubs can supply vases through the season without special techniques, attractive for home decorators who appreciate garden-to-house bouquets for home-stylers
Decorative planting in well-drained containers
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage and regular watering, the own‑root plant settles into a stable, long‑term shrub, offering repeat blooms on a balcony or paved area and suiting those who need durable potted roses rather than short‑lived bedding for patio-gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Front Gate Focus – Plant BARON GIROD DE L’AIN as a single specimen by your gate, underplant with low catmint and white violas for a soft cottage welcome – ideal for homeowners who like romantic entrances without complex planning
Old-Rose Scented Corner – Place one or two shrubs near a bench, with common sage and lavender for foliage contrast, to create a scented nook that shines on summer evenings – suited to those who relax outdoors after work
Historical Rose Bed – Combine this variety with other heritage roses and airy Verbena hastata ‘White Spires’ to achieve a period-style bed that still needs only simple seasonal care – perfect for enthusiasts of traditional gardens
Colour-Accent Mixed Border – Use BARON GIROD DE L’AIN among light green shrubs and silvery herbs so its red-and-white edged blooms pop as accents – good for gardeners wanting impact in small urban borders
Patio Container Statement – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot with good compost and drainage, adding trailing thyme around the rim for texture – aimed at balcony and terrace owners seeking a long-lived focal point
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Baron Girod de l’Ain is a historical Hybrid Perpetual rose, sold as BARON GIROD DE L'AIN – red historical perpetual hybrid rose – Reverchon; an unregistered heritage cultivar used in show shrub rose classes.
Origin and breeding
Sport mutation of ‘Eugène Fürst’, bred by Reverchon in Moulin-à-Vent near Lyon, France. Bred around 1875 and introduced in 1897, it represents classic French Hybrid Perpetual breeding heritage.
Awards and recognitions
Association Horticole Lyonnaise Large Silver Medal in 1897 and multiple American Rose Society Victorian Award prizes between 1998 and 2012 underline its lasting show value and collector appeal.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub reaching about 100–150 cm high and 90–140 cm wide, with moderately dense, matt, light green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a well-proportioned, free-standing garden rose.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually solitary on stems. Repeat flowering, with a generous second flush under good care, making it suitable for beds and cutting.
Colour and phenology
Deep carmine red with a narrow, irregular white edge. Buds open dark crimson with pale edging, ageing towards raspberry red; colour may fade in strong heat but stays rich in cooler, milder conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with a classic old-rose character. The fragrance is noticeable around paths and seating areas, adding a traditional scented-rose atmosphere to the planting.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces small numbers of ovoid, orange-red hips, roughly 12–18 mm in diameter, adding a discreet seasonal accent rather than a heavy autumn display.
Resistance and hardiness
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with hardiness to about −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7). Needs regular watering and does poorly in heat or prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Space 100–180 cm depending on use; suitable for flowerbeds, hedging, cut flowers and specimen planting in gardens or large containers.
BARON GIROD DE L'AIN offers richly scented, repeat flowers on a well-shaped, disease-resistant shrub, and as an own-root rose it builds long-term strength and reliability in your garden, making it a thoughtful choice if You value lasting, easy beauty.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BARON GIROD DE L'AIN – red historical perpetual hybrid rose - Reverchon
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its double (26–39 petal) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the full form often conceals the stamens, reducing their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, 26–39‑petalled flowers partially conceal the stamens, so the variety attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is primarily ornamental.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
