Pure, uniform snow-white shade with a subtle silky sheen. - historic, noisette rose - very strong, long-lasting, garden-filling scented rose - full-bodied, rich character
– Strong, long-lasting garden-filling fragrance
– Abundant repeat flowering in generous flushes
– Elegant, snow-white rosettes with silky sheen
– Tall, upright growth for hedges or pillars
– Good hardiness to approx. -26 °C Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir American Rose Society Victorian class, rogha idéalach do bhailitheoirí rósanna stairiúla.
Everyday liveable gardens – Dedicated owners
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
4.5(6867)
Boule de Neige – white historic noisette rose – Lacharme
If You dream of a romantic, Victorian-style rose that still suits a modern, busy Irish household, Boule de Neige is an ideal choice: a reliable, own-root shrub that settles in steadily even in our cool, damp air with its constant humidity and fungal pressure. Its medium-sized, very double, snow-white blooms arrive in generous flushes from summer, offering abundant flower shows with only moderate upkeep. The perfume is famously rich and long-lasting – a truly fragrant rose that You will notice each time You step outside. Upright, well-foliaged growth makes it naturally screening and elegant for hedges, pillars or specimen planting in smaller gardens. Own-root plants develop gradually: in year one they focus on rooting, in year two the bush shape and flowering build up, and by year three You enjoy full ornamental impact for decades with only simple seasonal tasks. Thanks to its cold hardiness, it copes well with typical Irish winters while rewarding even less experienced gardeners with classic charm.
Glossy dark green foliage on Boule de Neige.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden specimen near the entrance
Boule de Neige offers medium-sized, very double, snow-white rosette blooms with a refined historic character, creating a clear focal point by the front door without needing intricate pruning or complicated care – ideal for a welcoming look for busy homeowners
Perfumed seating area beside a terrace or bench
The very strong, garden-filling fragrance builds up around a seating area, especially near a sheltered terrace, so You enjoy rich scent on summer evenings with only moderate feeding and watering – particularly appealing for scent-loving beginners
Informal hedge or boundary screen in a family garden
Upright, well-foliaged growth to around 130–200 cm, with dense, glossy, dark green leaves, lets it work as a loose hedge that screens views yet stays manageable with one main pruning a year – suiting practical garden owners
Rose bed with simple, low-maintenance structure
Reliable remontant flowering with an abundant second flush means a long display from a small group of 1–5 plants; once established, the shrubs maintain their form well, so You can keep the bed tidy with straightforward yearly pruning – helpful for time-poor gardeners
Historic or cottage-style planting with long-term stability
As an own-root historic rose, it gradually forms its final bush shape in place, regenerating from the base over time and avoiding issues with graft unions, so the planting remains balanced for years with modest intervention – reassuring for long-term planners
Mixed border on heavier Irish soils
Its proven hardiness to approximately -26 °C and medium disease resistance, especially good black spot tolerance, make it a steady choice in mixed borders where Irish wet spells and cool summers can challenge fussier roses – a comfort for Irish climate gardeners
Upright pillar or obelisk accent
The naturally upright habit and 100–170 cm spread allow easy training onto a pillar or obelisk, giving vertical interest without needing full climber management, ideal when You want height and romance from limited space – attractive for small-garden owners
Large container on a patio or coastal balcony
In a minimum 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its medium drought tolerance allows short dry spells, and careful watering helps it establish reliably even where Atlantic winds bring salt-laden moisture and frequent rain – well suited to coastal residents
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE GATEWAY – Plant Boule de Neige in pairs at a gate and underplant with Geranium sanguineum for soft pink contrast and easy groundcover – ideal for lovers of relaxed rural cottage style
WHITE-ON-WHITE BED – Combine it with Iberis sempervirens and white hydrangeas for a calm, all-white front bed that looks tidy with minimal fuss – perfect for homeowners who prefer simple, unified colour schemes
SCENTED SEATING NOOK – Place a specimen beside a bench and echo the look with lavender and rosemary for fragrance from spring to autumn – great for those who want a low-effort, aromatic retreat
HISTORIC PILLAR – Train Boule de Neige on a slim pillar and edge the bed with low box or dwarf hebe for a Victorian-inspired vertical accent – suited to gardeners who enjoy period charm without high maintenance
FORMAL-RELAXED HEDGE – Use a loose row along a path, interspersed with red cranesbill, to form a flowering, gently structured hedge – a good fit for families seeking soft boundaries that stay manageable
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Boule de Neige, historic noisette rose, Lacharme. Historic rose, Victorian exhibition category. No registered cultivar name recorded; American Rose Society approved exhibition name Boule de Neige.
Origin and breeding
Bred by François Lacharme in France, introduced 1867. Parentage: Mademoiselle Blanche Lafitte × Sappho. Historic noisette–Bourbon type distributed originally by Lacharme; unregistered variety in modern registers.
Awards and recognitions
American Rose Society Victorian class winner at several shows: 1999 National Rose Show, 2000 Kalamazoo Rose Society, 2001 Augusta Rose Society and 2001 Nashville Rose Society.
Growth and structure
Upright shrub, approximately 130–200 cm high and 100–170 cm wide. Dense, glossy, dark green foliage with moderate prickles. Forms a well-branched bush suitable for hedges, specimens, or training on supports.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals, usually solitary. Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush after the main summer display. Self-cleaning is weak, so occasional deadheading is recommended.
Colour and phenology
Pure, uniform snow-white flowers with silky sheen. Buds milky white with pearlescent tips; freshly opened blooms creamy at edges, bright white within. Colour remains stable, with only slight cream or ivory tinges as flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, long-lasting perfume with full-bodied, rich character that can fill a small garden area. Primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-focused, as the very double form conceals most stamens and nectar sources.
Rose hip characteristics
Rosehips form only occasionally due to the very double blooms, but when present they are spherical, orange-red, around 12–18 mm in diameter, offering modest late-season decorative interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (USDA zone 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4). Medium overall disease resistance: black spot resistant, powdery mildew and rust medium. Tolerates only short moderate drought; needs watering in prolonged dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with good drainage. Suitable for beds, hedges, specimen shrubs, pillars and large containers of at least 40–50 litres. Maintenance moderate: annual pruning, feeding, and occasional pest or disease control as needed.
Boule de Neige gives richly scented, long-season white blooms on a hardy, upright shrub, and as an own-root rose it stays reliable and regenerating for years, making it a thoughtful choice if You want lasting beauty with moderate care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BOULE DE NEIGE – white historic noisette rose - Lacharme
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
American Rose Society Victorian class winner (1999, National Rose Show; 2000, Kalamazoo RS; 2001, Augusta RS; 2001, Nashville RS)
Full Bloom:
Uniform snow-white surface, with a soft silky sheen on the inner petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
White retained without fading, with a faint ivory sheen along the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the pure snow‑white shade remains virtually unchanged, with at most a slight cream or ivory tinge appearing at the edges.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rosehip formation is expected to be scarce due to the double flowers, occasionally producing spherical, orange-red rosehips 12–18 mm in diameter.
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.
