Rich, warm-toned lilac-pink that gleams in fresh light and appears deeper in shadow. - hybrid tea rose - extremely strong, garden-filling scented rose - fragrance description not available
– Extremely strong, garden‑filling fragrance
– Large, very double, high‑centred blooms
– Rich lilac‑pink colour with good retention
– Bushy, upright growth with glossy foliage
– Suitable for beds, containers and cut flowers Saintréith speisialta: Buaiteoir arís agus arís eile de phríomh‑dhuaiseanna cumhra Eorpacha.
If You are dreaming of a richly scented rose that simply fits into everyday Irish garden life, DELVIOLA gives You luxuriant blooms with reassuringly easy-care handling. Its bushy, upright habit stays neat in front gardens and smaller beds, while the velvety lilac-pink flowers bring a quietly romantic feeling close to your door or patio. The fragrance is intense enough to notice each time You pass, yet the bush itself remains compact, ideal where space is limited. As an own-root plant, it settles reliably and offers a genuinely long-lived presence, regenerating from its own shoots if ever cut back hard. DELVIOLA copes well with our changeable weather, even when heavy soils need thoughtful drainage after long rain, and its repeat flowering means fresh buds keep following on from June into autumn. Planted in a 2‑litre pot, it is already well-rooted and ready to establish, typically focusing on roots in year one, bush and flowering strength in year two, and then showing its full ornamental value from year three onwards.
High-centred, pointed-budded blooms of Delviola.
Freshly opened Delviola bloom in vivid pink with a subtle violet veil.
Closed bud of Delviola in dark purplish-pink tones.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance
DELVIOLA’s bushy, upright shape and large, exhibition-style blooms create an immediate sense of welcome beside a path or doorway, while its strong scent greets You every time You come home, ideal for homeowners who enjoy a daily moment of fragrance
Small group of 3 roses in a family flower bed
Planted in a tight triangle, three bushes fill a modest bed with repeat lilac-pink flowers all summer, giving a structured, classical look without complex design skills, well suited to busy families seeking reliable seasonal colour
Feature rose in a mixed cottage-style border
The dark, glossy foliage and rich flower colour stand out among softer perennials and grasses, echoing traditional cottage gardens while remaining compact enough for average plots, appealing to gardeners who like a relaxed yet intentional style
Cutting patch for home bouquets
High-centred, long-stemmed flowers are perfect for cutting, allowing You to bring strongly scented blooms indoors without spoiling the outline of the bush, a good option for those who enjoy arranging their own homegrown bouquets
Large container on a sunny patio or balcony
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, DELVIOLA forms a stable, long-term patio shrub, coping well with wind and sun while rewarding regular watering, an attractive solution for urban gardeners making the most of limited space
Rose bed in heavier Irish soils
DELVIOLA adapts steadily as an own-root shrub when planted into improved heavy clay, particularly where You can ensure better drainage after long, wet spells, giving confidence to gardeners working with challenging local soils
Lightly shaded, warm wall or fence line
This variety tolerates partial shade, so along an east- or west-facing wall it still flowers and perfumes the space, while dense foliage helps cover bare structures, ideal for households wanting beauty where sun hours are limited
Long-term specimen in a family back garden
As an own-root, medium-maintenance rose, DELVIOLA builds a durable framework that responds well to simple annual pruning, offering many years of scented display without specialist knowledge, suiting beginners and time-pressed gardeners who value dependable results
Decorating ideas
Cottage Border Glow – Combine DELVIOLA with soft blue geraniums and white foxgloves for a relaxed, old-fashioned frontage that still looks tidy – ideal for cottage-garden fans who want romance without fuss
Elegant Entrance Pair – Plant two DELVIOLA either side of a path with low lavender edging to frame the doorway in scent and colour – perfect for homeowners who like a smart, welcoming approach
Patio Perfume Pot – Grow DELVIOLA in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and soft grasses – great for balcony or terrace users who need concentrated fragrance in a compact spot
Summer Cut-Flower Corner – Dedicate a small square bed to DELVIOLA with airy gypsophila for easy, ready-made bouquets – suited to hobby florists who enjoy cutting flowers without maintaining a large plot
Refined Mixed Bed – Weave DELVIOLA among hydrangeas and dwarf hollies for structure, adding seasonal perennials around – good for busy families wanting a composed, long-lasting planting they can lightly maintain
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELviola, marketed as Delviola / Chartreuse de Parme in the Fragrant Souvenirs d’Amour collection; ARS exhibition name Chartreuse de Parme; pharmaROSA ORIGINAL own-root format.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard, France, from ‘Yves Piaget’ × ‘Nuit d’Orient’; introduced and registered in 1996 by Georges Delbard SA, representing classic French hybrid tea breeding for fragrance and form.
Awards and recognitions
Multiple international fragrance prizes: Bagatelle Paris 1996, Madrid Gold Medal for Fragrance 1996, Baden-Baden Fragrance Prize 1996, Geneva Gold Medal for Fragrance 1996, RNRS Edland Fragrance Medal 1997.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright hybrid tea reaching about 80–110 cm in height and 60–90 cm spread, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a well-branched, compact shrub under normal garden care.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, high-centred blooms on mostly solitary stems, classic pointed-bud form; over 40 petals give a sumptuous, full appearance, suitable both for garden display and cutting for indoor vases.
Colour and phenology
Rich lilac-pink with deeper inner petals; buds dark purplish pink, opening vivid with a violet veil, later cooling slightly toward lavender; good colour retention, only lightening a little at the outer petals in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Extremely strong, garden-filling scent of classic old-rose character with perfumed nuances; bred and awarded specifically for fragrance, making it suitable where scented impact is a key design requirement.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips are sparse due to very double flowers; when present they are small, ellipsoid, 10–14 mm in diameter and orange-red, offering modest late-season interest without dominating the plant’s appearance.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −21 °C (H7, USDA zone 6a), tolerates summer heat with regular watering; disease resistance is moderate, so occasional protection against black spot, mildew and rust may be beneficial.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or light partial shade; spacing 55 cm in beds, 50 cm for low hedging and 90 cm as a specimen; suitable for large containers, beds, cutting and fragrant feature plantings.
DELVIOLA offers intensely fragrant, repeatedly flowering lilac-pink blooms on a compact shrub that adapts long term as an own-root planting, a thoughtful choice if You would like reliable beauty with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DELVIOLA – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose - Delbard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Fragrance Prize (1996); Madrid – Gold Medal for Fragrance (1996); Baden-Baden – Fragrance Prize (1996); Geneva – Gold Medal for Fragrance (1996); Royal National Rose Society (United Kingdom) – Edland Fragrance Medal (1997)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flowers make it only weakly attractive to pollinators, because the full petal form often obscures the stamens and limits their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its heavily double flowers conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; when present, the hips are ellipsoid, orange‑red and 10–14 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.
