CHANDON ROSIER – red hybrid tea rose – Delbard
If You dream of a reliable red hybrid tea that simply settles in and performs, CHANDON ROSIER is a beautifully shaped, upright bush that fits effortlessly into Irish family gardens, even where wind and rain test plants all year. Its medium-height habit and dense, glossy foliage create a tidy, elegant presence, while the classic, high-centred blooms bring exhibition-style form to everyday beds and borders. The deep ruby-red petals with a silvery reverse are complemented by a clearly noticeable, spicy-fruity fragrance, making it a lovely choice for cutting and for enjoying up close by a path or patio. As an own-root hybrid tea with a long life ahead, it builds a strong framework and can regenerate from the base, giving You lasting value with less worry. Planting is straightforward: buy it, plant it, keep it watered and fed, and over the first three years it moves from rooting-in to building shoots to reaching full garden impact. With moderate care needs and dependable repeat flowering, it suits busy gardeners who still want a touch of classic rose theatre near the front door.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden feature rose |
The upright, medium-tall habit and neat 50–70 cm spread make CHANDON ROSIER ideal beside a gate, drive or front path where You want structure without overwhelming the space; its long-lived own-root character supports a stable, enduring feature for beginners |
| Mixed border with perennials |
Dense, glossy dark-green foliage forms a smart backdrop for perennials such as Monarda or blue sedges, while the deep-red flowers add vertical accents; moderate maintenance means You can blend it into existing cottage-style borders without creating extra weekly tasks for busy-gardeners |
| Cutting bed for home arrangements |
The high-centred, pointed buds and straight stems are classic exhibition hybrid tea traits, so even a short row in a sunny corner will give You elegant, long-stemmed blooms for vases from early summer onwards, supporting simple, seasonal flower cutting for homeowners |
| Small group planting (1–3 roses) |
Planting 2–3 bushes at 50–80 cm spacing creates a compact, repeat-flowering focal point that reads as a single, full clump; the remontant habit provides waves of colour through the season with only occasional deadheading, ideal for those wanting easy drama for urban-gardeners |
| Specimen near seating or patio |
The medium-strength, spicy-fruity scent is best appreciated close-up, so a single plant in a sunny spot by a bench or terrace offers both fragrance and rich colour; its moderate height keeps views open while still giving a sense of intimacy for romantic-gardeners |
| Container on sheltered terrace |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, CHANDON ROSIER performs well on sheltered patios, particularly in areas where frequent rain and breeze might flatten other blooms, allowing You to enjoy cut-flower quality roses at eye level with manageable care for balcony-owners |
| Formal rose bed with spacing lines |
Recommended spacings of around 50 cm for mass planting and up to 80 cm as a specimen make it straightforward to lay out tidy, formal beds that stay readable as the plants mature, perfect for gardeners who like clear structure without complex pruning for planners |
| Long-term replacement for grafted roses |
As an own-root plant, CHANDON ROSIER gradually forms its natural bush shape, coping steadily with wet Irish winters and cool summers, regenerating from its own base and avoiding rootstock suckers, giving a dependable, future-proof choice for future-focused |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Entrance Pair – Flank your front door with two CHANDON ROSIER in generous containers, underplanted with blue sedge for contrast – ideal for homeowners wanting a welcoming, traditional look
- Ruby Cutting Row – Plant a straight line of bushes along a sunny path to create your own mini cutting garden of high-centred red blooms – perfect for flower lovers who enjoy arranging indoors
- Glossy Green Backdrop – Use CHANDON ROSIER behind low lavender or rosemary edging, its dark foliage and upright form adding depth without crowding – great for neat, low-maintenance front borders
- Patio Fragrance Corner – Place one rose near seating with scented herbs to amplify its spicy-fruity aroma on still evenings – suited to small patios where every plant must earn its place
- Formal Triangle Group – Arrange three plants in a triangle at 60–70 cm spacing for a compact, structured island bed that flowers in repeat waves – ideal for busy gardeners seeking impact with simple care
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the Grands Coloris collection; registered as DELatur and traded as Chandon Rosier and Alleluia, recognised as an exhibition hybrid tea suitable for cut-flower and garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Georges Delbard in France around 1980 from complex hybrid tea parentage including Impeccable, Papa Meilland, Gloire de Rome and Corrida; first introduced commercially in 1982 via Wagner’s Rose Nursery. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Certificat de Mérite at Bagatelle (Paris) in 1980, later winning Court of Show and King of Show titles at respected rose society exhibitions, confirming its value for classic bloom quality and form. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright, medium-tall bush reaching about 100–140 cm with a 50–70 cm spread; dense, glossy dark-green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy, vertical accent well-suited to beds and specimen planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, medium flower size on mainly solitary stems; classic pointed buds open to show flat, exhibition-style flowers suitable for cutting and display. |
| Colour and phenology |
Deep, velvety ruby-red petals with silvery-pink reverses; colour may lighten slightly in strong sun but generally holds a rich red with a warm burgundy cast as it ages, offering repeat flushes with an abundant second flowering. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable scent combining spicy and fruity notes; best appreciated at close range near paths or seating, providing a traditional rose fragrance without being overpowering in smaller gardens. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Poor hip set due to double flowers; when produced, hips are small, spherical, orange-red and around 10–14 mm in diameter, adding a light decorative touch in late season without creating heavy seeding. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −15 to −12 °C (H6, USDA 7b, Swedish zone 2); shows moderate resistance to common fungal diseases and moderate tolerance of heat and drought, needing regular watering in prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers sunny positions with well-drained soil and regular feeding; spacing 50 cm for mass plantings or up to 80 cm as a specimen; maintenance moderate, requiring deadheading and occasional disease checks, especially in damp seasons. |
CHANDON ROSIER offers classic red hybrid tea blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root growth that settles securely into family gardens; consider it if You want lasting colour with manageable care.
