Uniform, medium-saturated warm pink with a delicate cherry hue. - historical, bourbon rose - very strong, detectable from a distance scented rose - classic, rose-scented
– Very strong, classic rose fragrance
– Tall, vigorous climber for arches
– Romantic cupped, double pink blooms
– Good hardiness to approx. -25 °C
– Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot Saintréith speisialta: Rós Bourbon stairiúil le bláthú athfhillteach suas an séasúr.
Harmonious setting – Low maintenance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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COUPE D’HÉBÉ – pink historic Bourbon rose - Laffay
If You dream of a romantic front garden that looks effortless yet feels richly traditional, COUPE D’HÉBÉ brings classic Bourbon charm without demanding expert skills. This climbing heritage rose produces abundant pink blooms with a nostalgic cupped shape and very strong fragrance, ideal beside a doorway, along a fence or training on a cottage-style arch. Its dense, light-green foliage clothes the framework well, giving You year-round structure in smaller Irish gardens while coping steadily with our cool summers and frequent rain where good soil drainage matters. In a 2-litre pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL pot it arrives well rooted and ready to settle, so You can simply plant, water and let it grow into a long-lived own-root shrub that regenerates reliably. Expect a gentle development arc: roots and framework in year one, stronger shoots and more flowers in year two, then full ornamental impact and balanced, easy-care flowering by year three.
Freshly opened bloom of Coupe d’Hébé in rich mid-pink.
Coupe d’Hébé shows a double, cupped bloom with 26–39 petals.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden climbing accent beside the entrance
Ideal for training on an arch, pillar or porch where height is needed but space on the ground is limited; the medium spread and upright climbing habit frame paths and doorways beautifully for gardeners seeking a gently structured, romantic welcome for visitors
Compact cottage-style border in a family garden
Works well as a vertical backdrop in smaller mixed borders, its historical character and repeat flowering adding a soft cottage feel without complex pruning; own-root growth builds longevity, so planting once gives many seasons of dependable charm for beginners
Small group planting along a low fence or railing
Planted in a group of 3 along a boundary, the tall but manageable habit and dense foliage create a flowering screen that looks harmonious from both sides, giving privacy, colour and an easy-care structure that suits busy homeowners
Feature rose in a scented seating area
The very strong, classic rose scent carries across a terrace or small lawn, making it an excellent choice to plant near benches or patios where You relax in the evening, offering high sensory value from a single, well-placed rose for neighbours
Historic-style planting in urban courtyard beds
Combines heritage elegance with moderate maintenance needs, so even a modest inner-city bed can feel like a traditional rose garden; repeat blooms and good basic disease resistance support a refined look without constant spraying, ideal for time-poor residents
Partially shaded side garden or north-facing wall
Tolerates partial shade, so it can flower reliably where many roses struggle, such as side passages or less sunny boundaries; this flexibility helps You use awkward spaces creatively while still keeping care simple for novice gardeners
Large container on a sheltered balcony or terrace
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost and support, it can be grown as a potted climber, its own-root system gradually filling the pot and offering stable growth even in exposed sites typical of coastal balconies with frequent wind and rain for urban balconies
Informal flowering hedge in a cottage or rural garden
Planted at recommended hedge spacing, its thorny, dense structure and tall growth habit form an informal rose hedge that looks soft but deters passage, with flowers that fade from rich mid-pink to shell-pink, enhancing traditional rural styles for country gardens
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE ARCH – Train COUPE D’HÉBÉ over a metal or wooden arch, underplant with lavender and catmint for a soft, scented entrance – perfect for romantic front-garden lovers
PATIO SCREEN – Grow it in a large 50 litre container with rosemary and trailing thyme, using a simple trellis to create a semi-private corner – ideal for balcony and terrace users
HERITAGE HEDGE – Plant a loose row along a picket fence, weaving between foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a traditional country-lane feel – great for rural cottage gardens
SCENTED SEAT – Place a bench against a sunny wall and let this rose climb behind it, with pots of white hydrangeas nearby to echo the pastel tones – suited to evening relaxation spots
PINK BORDER BACKDROP – Use it as the tall layer in a narrow mixed border, combining with dwarf asters and rock cress for long-season colour – ideal for small, easy-care family gardens
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Historical Bourbon shrub and garden rose marketed as COUPE D’HÉBÉ – pink historic Bourbon rose - Laffay; heritage rose collection; unregistered variety with verified cultivar authenticity for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bourbon rose crossed with a Rosa chinensis hybrid, bred by Jean Laffay in France around 1840; distributed from Camden Park, Australia in 1850, now valued as a classic heritage climbing shrub.
Growth and structure
Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 200–300 cm high with a 120–200 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy light-green foliage and strong prickliness, best grown on supports or as a relaxed pillar rose.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, produced mainly as solitary flowers; remontant habit with a generous first flush followed by a lighter repeat later in the season.
Colour and phenology
Uniform warm pink flowers with a delicate cherry tone; buds deep purplish pink, opening rich mid-pink, then fading to pastel shell-pink with softer mauve and mallow-pink outer petals towards full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Classic, very strongly scented rose with a traditional perfume noticeable from a distance in still air; best appreciated near paths, doors or seating areas where the fragrance can collect and be enjoyed.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional spherical orange hips, approximately 15–22 mm in diameter; ornamental late-season interest but not typically produced in large quantities due to the very double flower form.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (USDA zone 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4); good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew, medium susceptibility to rust, and moderate tolerance of heat with watering in drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering and feeding; deadhead spent blooms as self-cleaning is weak, provide sturdy support for climbing growth, and space adequately for air circulation and maintenance.
COUPE D’HÉBÉ offers richly scented pink blooms, manageable climbing growth and reliable hardiness on a long-lived own-root framework that settles in steadily over the years, making it an easy, characterful choice if You wish to enjoy a traditional rose with confidence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
COUPE D’HÉBÉ – pink historic Bourbon rose - Laffay
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Colour Fading Description:
The fresh mid-pink fades to a pastel shell-pink by full opening; the inner petals lighten while the outer petals become a soft mauve-rose.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens make it unattractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its flowers are double it attracts pollinators poorly; its pollinator-friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental variety.
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.
