CLAUS DALBY™ – cream-white hybrid tea rose
The CLAUS DALBY™ hybrid tea is a rose for those who love refined, creamy colour and classic form but still want planting to be straightforward in an everyday Irish garden. Its bushy structure and dense, dark foliage create a neat, formal presence that looks elegant in front gardens and beside paths, even where soils can be heavy and need a bit of drainage help in a wet climate. Large, high‑centred blooms open one by one on strong stems, giving You reliable cut flowers and a sophisticated look in beds without complicated pruning. The long‑lasting, honey‑like fragrance turns each flowering flush into a small event, while the own‑root plant builds a stable, long‑lived bush that regenerates well over time. With moderate care and occasional plant protection, it offers a balanced mix of beauty, durability and garden structure, gradually reaching full ornamental value as roots, shoots and flowering develop over the first three years.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden focal point near the entrance |
Large, high‑centred cream‑white flowers and dark, glossy foliage give an immediate sense of elegance by the front door or driveway, creating a welcoming, tidy first impression for visitors and passers‑by, especially appreciated by homeowners |
| Cutting bed for home flower arrangements |
The long‑stemmed, exhibition‑type blooms hold their shape and colour well in the vase, with a strong, lingering honey‑like scent that makes home‑grown bouquets feel luxurious yet accessible for beginners |
| Small specimen rose in a lawn or gravel area |
Its bushy habit and premium flower quality allow a single plant to stand confidently on its own, forming a rounded, well‑filled shrub that delivers high ornamental value without needing complex shaping, ideal for busy |
| Sunny mixed border with perennials and shrubs |
The calm cream‑white colour blends easily with many companion plants, softening strong tones and linking different parts of the border, while the dense foliage provides background structure between flowering waves, suiting relaxed cottages |
| Small group of 3–5 roses in an ornamental bed |
Planted at the recommended spacing, several bushes knit into a full, harmonious block of creamy flowers and dark leaves, giving a professional, designed look to a modest‑sized garden without complicated layout decisions for families |
| Large patio pot or terrace container |
In a quality container of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage, it forms a compact, upright bush whose elegant flowers and scent can be enjoyed close‑up on balconies, terraces or paved spaces, especially valued by urban gardeners |
| Beds in wetter, wind‑exposed Irish gardens |
Once established as an own‑root shrub with a strong framework, it copes reliably in typical Irish conditions, including cool summers and frequent rain, when planted in soil improved for drainage against persistent moisture in a soft Atlantic breeze |
| Long‑term rose planting with gradual development |
The own‑root plant builds a durable framework: year one focuses on rooting, year two on stronger shoots, and year three brings full ornamental effect, giving steady, predictable progress that rewards patient but time‑pressed gardeners |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Front Border – Combine CLAUS DALBY™ with soft lavender and catmint for a romantic, scented strip along a path – ideal for cottage‑style front gardens and relaxed, nature‑loving households
- Cream‑and‑Green Calm – Pair its cream‑white blooms with box balls, dwarf pine and evergreen honeysuckle for a structured, low‑colour scheme – perfect for those wanting order without high maintenance
- Evening Fragrance Corner – Plant near a bench with white hydrangeas and soft grasses so the honey‑like scent can be enjoyed on summer evenings – suited to small family seating areas
- Elegant Cutting Patch – Group 3–5 plants in a sunny bed with Crocosmia and airy perennials to provide a steady source of cut stems – great for home florists and bouquet enthusiasts
- Patio Showpiece Pot – Use a 40–50 litre terracotta container with rosemary and trailing thyme at the base for all‑season interest – handy for compact urban patios and balconies
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as POUlht009, marketed as Claus Dalby™ Hybrid Tea POULSEN® POUlht009; ARS exhibition name Serenity, part of the Hybrid Tea POULSEN® collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark) from unnamed seedlings; bred in 2006, registered 2013 (EU PBR 2013/2166) and introduced commercially after 2013. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Highly decorated fragrance rose: Tokyo Gold medal for fragrance and Silver medal Category I (2015); Nantes Audience award for fragrance (2015); Baden‑Baden Silver medal (2015); Paris Certificate of merit (2015). |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, upright shrub 85–115 cm tall and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; forms a well‑filled, structural bush suitable for beds, hedging and specimen planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, high‑centred, pointed hybrid‑tea blooms with 40+ petals, typically borne singly on stems; large flower size (about 7–10 cm), remontant with a generous second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour and phenology |
Warm cream‑white blooms: pale ivory buds with buttery hints open to soft cream outer petals and almost white centres; colour lightens toward an almost snow‑white with a gentle creamy warmth as the flower ages. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long‑lasting honey‑like fragrance, noticeable both in the garden and as a cut flower; valued in fragrance trials and suitable where scent is a key selection criterion for family gardens and collectors. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually low due to very double flowers; when present, hips are spherical, 12–16 mm in diameter, with an orange‑red colour that can add discreet late‑season interest. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance moderate for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so occasional plant protection may be required in humid seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers sunny positions and fertile, well‑drained soil; spacing about 55 cm in beds and 90 cm for specimens; plant 3.3–3.8 plants/m² for mass effect; suitable for beds, specimens, containers and high‑quality cut flowers. |
CLAUS DALBY™ offers richly scented, cream-white exhibition blooms on a bushy, long-lived own-root shrub that settles securely into family gardens over time, making it a confident choice if You would like a refined yet manageable rose.
