Delicate pastel pink base colour, subtly deepened by a carmine-pink hue. - nostalgia rose - mild, restrained scented rose - delicate, light character
– Pastel pink nostalgic pompon blooms
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Compact, bushy shrub with dense foliage
– Medium resistance to major rose diseases
– Multiple international medals and awards Gné speisialta: Bláthanna a mhaolú go bándearg beagnach bán le himeacht ama.
If You enjoy romantic cottage-style gardens but want a reliable, easy-going rose, DU CHÂTELET is a charming choice. Its bushy, compact shrub habit fits perfectly into Irish front gardens, edging and smaller beds, giving a full, leafy look without demanding complicated pruning. Large, globular blooms in soft, pastel pink appear in clusters, opening from silky buds into very double, nostalgic flowers with a light, delicate fragrance that suits family spaces where strong perfume is not always desired. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it establishes steadily, forming a long-lived, well-shaped shrub that copes well with our damp seasons and humid, disease-prone weather near the Atlantic. In the first year it focuses on roots, in the second on strong shoots, and by the third year it shows its full, long-term ornamental value with generous repeat flowering.
Du Châtelet shows its fully open, pale pink flowers.
Freshly opened Du Châtelet bloom in soft pink tones.
Closed bud of Du Châtelet with a silky light pink tone.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub near the entrance
The upright, bushy habit (80–120 cm) creates a neat, welcoming presence without overwhelming a small front space. Soft nostalgic blooms and tidy dark green foliage give an elegant, peaceful look for visitors and neighbours, ideal for the busy urban homeowner audience
Mixed cottage-style flowerbed with perennials
The romantic pastel pink clusters combine beautifully with phlox, bearded irises or dwarf conifers, giving a classic cottage feel. Medium maintenance needs suit hobby gardeners who can check for common fungal issues during the season yet still prefer a straightforward routine user
Low hedge or edging along a path or driveway
Planted at 40–50 cm spacing, DU CHÂTELET forms a continuous, flower-lined edge, guiding the eye and softening hard paths or gravel drives. The moderately thorny stems and dense foliage also gently discourage pets from cutting corners, useful for family gardens owners
Small group planting (3–5 plants) in a lawn island bed
A group at 50 cm spacing fills a lawn island with a rounded, full look, flowering in waves through summer and offering interest from several angles. Own-root shrubs mature into a coherent, long-lived clump that can be lightly refreshed over many years with minimal intervention gardeners
Romantic bed near patios, seating areas or terraces
The mild, restrained fragrance allows You to sit close without the scent becoming overpowering, while the full, pompon-like blooms give a luxurious, “old rose” feel. Ideal beside a seating area where visual charm matters more than strong perfume for sensitive-nosed adults visitors
Sunny border in windswept or damp Irish conditions
Hardy to around -20 °C with solid medium disease resistance, this shrub copes well with cool, wet seasons and typical Irish fungal pressure if given reasonable airflow. It rewards simple care – sun, drainage, some feeding – with steady flowering even in challenging local weather households
Large container on a bright balcony, terrace or doorstep
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage and regular watering in dry spells, DU CHÂTELET forms a compact, leafy shrub carrying waves of nostalgic blooms. This makes it an attractive option for those without a full garden, bringing a rose border effect to balconies or paved spaces apartment-dwellers
Long-term feature shrub in family gardens
As an own-root rose, it gradually builds a resilient framework in its planting spot, regenerating from the base if winter damage or pruning is ever needed and reducing replanting over the years, a practical advantage in our cool, humid climate with frequent rain and clay-heavy soils beginners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Border Harmony – Combine DU CHÂTELET with phlox and bearded iris for layered pinks and blues that echo traditional Irish cottage gardens – for homeowners who like romantic colour without fussy maintenance
Front Door Welcome – Place a pair in large 40–50 litre containers by your entrance, underplanted with white alyssum for a soft, fragrant carpet – for busy city dwellers wanting easy elegance
Lawn Island Accent – Plant three to five shrubs in a circular bed, edging with low lavender or rosemary to contrast pastel blooms with silvery foliage – for families seeking a simple, standout feature
Pathway Rose Hedge – Run a low line of DU CHÂTELET along a garden path, interspersed with dwarf pines to give year-round structure and nostalgic summer colour – for gardeners who want order with a romantic twist
Patio Reading Nook – Position one shrub near a bench with soft pink bedding plants at its feet, creating a gentle, lightly scented backdrop – for those who prefer calm spaces over strong perfume
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Registered as SAUban, marketed as Du Châtelet in the NIRPESPACE collection; Romantica shrub / nostalgia rose type with ARS exhibition name Roseraie du Chatelet.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bernard Sauvageot in France, breeding year 1999; introduced by NIRP International from 2000; parentage and breeding institution details are not recorded.
Awards and recognitions
Highly decorated floribunda shrub: silver medals at Baden-Baden and Rome 1999, plus several certificates of merit and awards including Buenos Aires Copa de Damas and bronze medal in 2000.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub 80–120 cm high and 55–90 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a full, balanced garden shrub at recommended spacings.
Flower morphology
Large, 2.75–3.95 inch blooms held in clusters; very double, globular to pompon shaped flowers with over 40 petals, offering a distinctly nostalgic, “old rose” visual impression.
Colour and phenology
Delicate pastel pink with subtle carmine-pink shading; buds open powder-pink, then blooms fade gradually to an almost whitish pink towards the end of flowering, with repeat flushes in season.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, restrained scent with a light, delicate character; suitable where a gentle background fragrance is preferred over an intense perfume, especially close to doors, windows or seating areas.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hip set is usually sparse due to the very double flower form; when present, hips are small, round, about 9–15 mm, and orange-red, adding modest late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (H7, USDA 6b); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from good air circulation and basic preventive care in damp seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny sites with well-drained soil; spacing 40–75 cm depending on hedge, mass or specimen use. Medium maintenance: regular watering in drought, feeding, and occasional pest and disease checks.
DU CHÂTELET offers compact, romantic pastel blooms, dependable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root growth that adapts to your garden with relatively simple care, so You can add it with confidence if its style suits your plans.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DU CHÂTELET – pink nostalgic rose - Sauvageot
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Baden-Baden Silver Medal (1999); Baden-Baden – City of Zweibrücken Honorary Award (1999); Rome Silver Medal (1999); Saverne Certificate of Merit (1999); Buenos Aires – Copa de Damas Award (2000); Buenos Aires Bronze Medal (2000); Orléans Certificate of Me
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.
