The petals are full and evenly medium-pink in shade, with a slight carmine tone. - historic, portland rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - full, classic old-rose scent
– Strong, long‑lasting old‑rose fragrance
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season
– Resistant to black spot, mildew, rust
– Low maintenance, suitable for partial shade
– Historic Portland shrub for borders and hedges Gné speisialta: Victorian Award winner in ARS shows (2001).
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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DUCHESSE DE ROHAN – pink historic Portland rose - Lévêque
If You like a rose that looks romantic yet stays straightforward to manage, Duchesse de Rohan is an easy-going historic Portland shrub that settles calmly into typical Irish conditions, even where the soil holds moisture and needs better drainage. Its gently upright, medium-sized bush fits neatly into front gardens and flower borders, while the own‑root 2‑litre plant gives You a reassuringly reliable start without specialist know‑how. The medium-pink, cupped double blooms appear in charming clusters, repeating through the season with a full, classic old‑rose fragrance that feels truly traditional around a family home. Disease resistance is impressively stable, so foliage generally stays attractive with minimal spraying, and the sparsely thorned stems are noticeably more practical around paths, gates and children’s play areas. In year one it focuses on roots, in year two on building shoots, and by year three it usually shows its full, long‑lived ornamental value.
Closed bud of Duchesse de Rohan, showing vivid pink tones with a slight carmine deepening at the tips.
Duchesse de Rohan in freshly opened bloom, showing its warm pink tones.
Duchesse de Rohan at full bloom, with soft mid-pink flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
Medium height and upright habit make an elegant yet manageable focal point near doors, windows or low walls, offering historic character without overwhelming smaller Irish front gardens, ideal for busy homeowners
Family flower border
Reliable remontant flowering brings waves of fragrant pink blooms through summer, adding colour structure to mixed borders without demanding complex pruning, reassuring for beginner gardeners
Low-maintenance cottage-style hedge
Planted at 110 cm, it forms a loose, romantic boundary with old-rose charm and good disease resistance, reducing the need for constant spraying or shaping, appreciated by time-poor gardeners
Specimen rose near seating areas
Strong, classic old-rose perfume and medium clusters reward spots beside benches or patios, so You can enjoy scent at close range on mild evenings, attractive for scent-loving gardeners
Historic-style rose and perennial beds
The heritage look and gently fading pink tones blend beautifully with traditional perennials like feverfew and yarrow, perfect for recreating period or cottage borders sought by heritage-rose enthusiasts
Easy-care own-root planting for longevity
As an own-root shrub it establishes gradually, regenerates well from the base and avoids graft-related problems, forming a balanced, long-lived bush that suits long-term planners
Coastal or exposed suburban gardens
Robust shrub structure and good health make it a sound choice where Atlantic winds and heavy, moisture-retentive soils call for tough roses that cope with improved but imperfect drainage, appreciated by coastal gardeners
Large containers on patios or terraces
In a 40–50 litre pot with quality compost, its upright habit and repeat pink flowering create a classic focal point that is easy to reach for deadheading and watering, convenient for urban balcony-owners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE BORDER RIBBON – Thread Duchesse de Rohan along a path with feverfew and common yarrow for a soft, old-fashioned look – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage gardens
SCENTED SEATING NOOK – Place a pair near a bench, underplanted with lavender or catmint, to create a fragrant corner for evening rest – perfect for people who unwind outdoors after work
ROMANTIC FRONT GARDEN FRAME – Use a loose line of shrubs behind a low hedge or picket fence to frame the house frontage – suited to homeowners wanting kerb appeal with minimal fuss
HERITAGE MIXED BED – Combine with oriental poppies, foxgloves and old-fashioned perennials for a period look that flowers in layers – great for fans of traditional, story-rich planting
CONTAINER COURTYARD ROSE – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot beside the back door, with trailing thyme at the base – ideal for small urban courtyards seeking a single statement rose
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Duchesse de Rohan, heritage Portland rose by Lévêque; ARS exhibition name Duchesse de Rohan; historic, unregistered variety within the Portland and Damask Perpetual rose groups.
Origin and breeding
Bred by René Lévêque, Louis Lévêque & Fils, Paris; parentage unknown; introduced in France around 1846–1847 and distributed by Lévêque, now grown worldwide as a classic historic shrub.
Awards and recognitions
Recognised in American Rose Society shows with Victorian Awards at the Great Lakes District Show and at the Medford Rose Society Show in 2001, confirming its merit as a historical exhibition rose.
Growth and structure
Upright shrub, typically 90–140 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and only sparse prickles, suitable for hedges, borders and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually in clusters of three to five per stem; remontant, with a strong first flush followed by lighter repeat flowering later in the season.
Colour and phenology
Medium pink with a slight carmine tone; buds vivid pink, ageing through pastel and powdery shades with subtle whitish highlights as blooms mature, giving a gentle, softly fading historic effect.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, classic old-rose scent that lingers well on the plant and on cut blooms, making it a good choice for scented gardens, seating areas and traditional arrangements where perfume is important.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hip production is generally sparse because the full, double flowers limit pollination; any hips that do form are few and not usually a significant ornamental feature of the plant.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4) with good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; moderate heat tolerance, needing regular water in prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited for borders, hedges, specimen and park use; tolerates partial shade; space 110–180 cm depending on purpose; plant in well-drained soil, deadhead by hand and water consistently in dry periods.
Duchesse de Rohan offers fragrant historic charm, good disease resistance and a manageable, medium shrub form, and as an own-root rose it establishes into a durable, reliable garden feature, worth considering for your next planting decision.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DUCHESSE DE ROHAN – pink historic Portland rose - Lévêque
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Great Lakes District Show (2001); American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Medford Rose Society Show (2001)
Flower Colour:
The petals are full and evenly medium-pink in shade, with a slight carmine tone.
Closed Bud:
Vivid pink surface, with a slight carmine deepening at the tips.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petal whorls are slightly lighter pink, while the inner ones are a richer, warmer shade.
Full Bloom:
Pure mid-pink with the edges faded to a pale pastel.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink fades, becoming almost a powdery shade, with a silky whitish coating in places.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the mid-pink gradually fades; at full bloom the edges become pastel, and before senescence the colour is almost powdery, with whitish tones appearing in places.
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
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