Base colour light pink, broadly striped with crimson-purple shades. - historical, bourbon rose - strong, distinctive-scented rose - sweet, fruity, rosy character
– RHS AGM award for reliable garden performance
– Strong, sweet fruity fragrance for scent lovers
– Striking pink blooms boldly striped crimson-purple
– Tall, arching shrub ideal for hedges and screens
– Historic Bourbon charm with repeat summer flowering Gné speisialta: Foirm bhláth cupánach, leathdhúbailte a mheallann pailneoirí go measartha.
Naturalistic operation – Balanced garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
3.5(5305)
HONORINE DE BRABANT – pink historic Bourbon rose - Tanne
If You love old-world charm but prefer roses that simply get on and grow, Honorine de Brabant is a classic Bourbon shrub that settles in reliably and rewards You with generous, repeat flushes of striped pink flowers. Its semi-double, cup-shaped blooms show off a strong, fruity fragrance that You notice every time You pass, while the tall, arching shrub makes a graceful feature in the garden. Own-root plants like this live a long time and regenerate well, so once planted it can form a stable, characterful presence in Your beds with relatively little fuss. In Ireland’s moist conditions, where good drainage helps flowers and foliage look their best despite frequent rain and salt-tinged breezes, this variety’s dense, slightly glossy foliage and moderate disease tolerance provide reassuring resilience. Use it as a romantic centrepiece in a cottage-style border, or repeat in a loose group for a soft, naturalistic hedge that fits beautifully into the garden over the years as an easy-going, long-lived feature. In the first year it focuses on roots, the second year on building shoots, and by the third year it reveals its full ornamental value, giving You confidence that patience will be deeply rewarded. Its remontant flowering pattern, semi-double form and moderate pollinator appeal suit informal mixed plantings, while its partial-shade tolerance makes it especially forgiving in typical Irish front and back gardens.
Honorine de Brabant in full bloom, showing pink semi-double flowers with purple striping.
Cup-shaped, semi-double blooms of Honorine de Brabant
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Tall, upright-arching growth and boldly striped pink flowers create an instant period feel beside the front path or doorway, giving charm without looking fussy for busy homeowners
Cottage-style mixed border
Historic Bourbon character, fruity fragrance and loose, arching habit blend naturally with perennials and herbs, ideal for relaxed cottage borders that stay interesting from spring to autumn for romantic gardeners
Small rose group (1–3 plants)
Planted in a loose triangle, repeat flowering and moderate height form a soft, billowing mound of colour that reads as one feature, yet remains easy to manage for beginner gardeners
Lightly shaded side garden
Partial-shade tolerance means it will still flower well where sun is limited to half the day, helping You green up side paths and overlooked corners without specialist know-how for urban residents
Naturalistic, relaxed plantings
Slightly irregular striping, semi-double flowers and moderate hip set suit more informal, wildlife-aware schemes that value gentle structure over precise form for nature-loving families
Border with companion groundcovers
Densely leafy framework above low companions such as creeping thyme or lamb’s ear suppresses weeds and keeps maintenance manageable while still looking lush and soft for low-maintenance gardeners
Large container on sheltered patio
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this own-root shrub rose forms a long-lived, fragrant feature that can move with You or be repositioned as the garden evolves for apartment and patio owners
Coastal or exposed front gardens
Well-rooted own-root stock adapts gradually to local conditions and copes reliably with breezy, wet weather and regular rainfall typical of Ireland’s Atlantic-influenced climate for Irish coastal gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Archway – Train Honorine de Brabant loosely over an obelisk or light arch and underplant with Gypsophila repens ‘Knuddel’ for a frothy, romantic entrance – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage gateways
Striped Feature Bed – Use 3 shrubs spaced in a curve, backed by hydrangeas and edged with lamb’s ear to echo the pink and silver tones – perfect for homeowners wanting a soft yet structured front border
Fragrant Patio Corner – Grow it in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the base to enjoy scent and colour close to seating – suited to small patios and balcony-style gardens
Naturalistic Drift – Combine single plants with ornamental grasses and softly toned perennials for a relaxed, meadow-like feel that still offers repeat flowering – great for fans of low-input, wildlife-aware schemes
Heritage Hedge – Plant a loose row along a garden boundary, interspersed with rosemary and lavender, to create a gently scented, semi-formal screen – appealing to those restoring period or rural cottage plots
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Honorine de Brabant is a historic Bourbon shrub rose, also traded as a historic rose under the name Tanne; it is an unregistered cultivar with American Rose Society exhibition name Honorine de Brabant.
Origin and breeding
A natural mutation of ‘Commandant Beaurepaire’, bred by Hyacinthe Rémi Tanne in France and introduced in 1916; initially distributed by Rémi Tanne and now valued as a classic historical garden rose.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), indicating reliable performance, good garden value and dependable flowering under typical conditions when given reasonable, standard rose care.
Growth and structure
Tall, upright to arching shrub, 150–220 cm high and 110–160 cm wide, slightly thorny with dense, light to mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage that forms a substantial, characterful garden presence over time.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, medium size (approximately 4–7 cm), borne mainly in small clusters; remontant with a strong second flush following the main early-summer flowering.
Colour and phenology
Light pink base broadly striped with crimson-purple; buds creamy pink with lilac streaks; colours lighten and striping blurs in strong sun, creating softer rose-grey tones as the blooms age on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, distinctive scent with a sweet, fruity, classic rosy character; noticeable at close range and around the shrub in still air, adding substantial sensory impact near paths, patios and seating areas.
Rose hip characteristics
Moderate formation of ovoid, egg-shaped hips, 10–15 mm in diameter, orange-red (RHS 40A); hips can contribute gentle late-season interest if faded flowers are not all removed after the main flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about –26 to –23 °C (H7, USDA 5b), with moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation, drainage and occasional preventive plant protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to use as a solitary specimen, in borders, parks and for cutting; allow 80–150 cm spacing depending on role, water regularly in heat, and prune lightly to maintain an airy, arching shrub form.
HONORINE DE BRABANT offers romantic striped blooms, strong fragrance and adaptable, partial-shade-friendly growth, while its own-root habit supports long life and steady regeneration, making it a reassuring choice if You wish to plant once and enjoy for years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
HONORINE DE BRABANT – pink historic Bourbon rose - Tanne
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals attract pollinators moderately because the semi-double form partially encloses the stamens, reducing pollen and nectar accessibility.
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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