Pure snow-white petals with a vivid carmine-red edging. - hybrid tea rose - very weak, barely noticeable-scented rose - rosy character
– Pure snow‑white petals with vivid red edging
– Elegant high‑centred, exhibition‑quality blooms
– Reliable repeat flowering with rich second flush
– Strong upright growth with glossy dark foliage
– Award‑winning hybrid tea with premium rating Gné speisialta: Ideal for striking, long‑stemmed cut flowers.
IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ – white-red tea-hybrid rose - Delbard
If You dream of a rose that looks effortlessly elegant yet is straightforward to live with, IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ is a refined hybrid tea that fits beautifully into the scale of an Irish family garden. Its tall, upright habit and large, high‑centred blooms give You classic cut flowers at home, while the plant’s own‑root vigour supports a reassuringly long lifespan with steady performance. The white petals edged in vivid carmine‑red hold their colour well, so each flower keeps its showy two‑tone effect rather than fading away quickly. Once planted, it adapts reliably to typical Irish conditions, coping well with moist soil as long as You provide reasonable drainage against persistent rain and heavy clay. In the first year it focuses on roots, in the second on building sturdy shoots, and by the third it settles into full ornamental value, giving You a mature, balanced bush without complicated care. With medium disease resistance, good black‑spot tolerance and remontant flowering, it suits homeowners who want a rose that feels genuinely rewarding to grow.
Freshly opened Impératrice Farah bloom with white petals edged in carmine red.
High-centred, pointed-budded bloom of Impératrice Farah.
Glossy, dark green foliage of Impératrice Farah™.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point
Tall, upright growth and large, high‑centred flowers create an instant “wow” effect beside a path or front door, giving classic hybrid‑tea structure without needing complex combinations, ideal for the busy yet style‑conscious homeowner
Cut‑flower corner in a family garden
Produces long, straight stems with solitary, exhibition‑type blooms, so even a small group of plants can supply the house with elegant white‑and‑red roses from summer to autumn, rewarding anyone who enjoys arranging fresh vase flowers at home
Small specimen in a mixed border
The bicolour petals stand out cleanly against dark green foliage and typical perennial companions, while own‑root growth helps the bush mature steadily year after year, a good choice if You prefer planting once and watching it gradually settle
Formal bed with repeat flowering
Remontant habit and abundant second flush keep a formal rose bed in colour over a long season, maintaining visual structure and show even when other plants pause, suited to gardeners who want reliable bloom cycles without complex pruning techniques
Container rose on a sunny patio
Can be grown in a large planter when given a minimum 40–50 litre container and regular watering, offering tall, elegant blooms close to seating areas, attractive for those working with paved spaces or rented gardens who still want a signature rose
Accent planting in cottage‑style beds
The romantic two‑tone flowers mix well with cranesbill and other cottage plants, forming a vertical accent that anchors softer plantings while remaining manageable in size, a good fit for people seeking charm rather than a high‑maintenance showpiece
Weather‑tolerant display in exposed gardens
Robust hybrid‑tea structure and own‑root resilience help it adapt to breezier, wetter Irish sites, provided the planting position offers reasonable protection and support with good drainage against prolonged rain on heavier soils, reassuring for coastal‑edge gardeners
Long‑term planting for established gardens
Own‑root growth and hardy framework mean the plant can regenerate from the base after harsh winters or pruning, making it a sound long‑term choice where You want roses that keep their role in the design over many seasons with moderate ongoing care
Decorating ideas
Doorway statement – Plant one IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ by the front path with low cranesbill at its feet to frame the entrance in crisp white and red elegance – ideal for urban homeowners wanting a smart yet simple welcome.
Cutting strip – Line a sunny fence with a short row of these roses, leaving access from one side for easy stem cutting, and underplant with fragrant herbs – perfect for those who love bringing home‑grown flowers indoors.
Patio showcase – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing lobelia or bacopa to soften the rim – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners who need vertical colour from limited space.
Cottage highlight – Slip one or two bushes into a loose cottage border among cranesbill and St John’s wort, where the bicolour blooms act as a romantic focal point – great for fans of informal, storybook gardens.
Evening display – Combine IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ with pale hydrangeas and silver foliage in a small bed near a seating area, where the light petals glow at dusk – appealing to those who enjoy relaxed evenings in the garden.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELivour, marketed as IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™. Belongs to the Hybrid Tea group, with exhibition classification as a cut‑flower tea‑hybrid for garden and show use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard in France, breeding year 1986. Introduced by Delbard / Georges Delbard SA in 1992. Parentage is not recorded, but selection focused on bicolour petals and exhibition flower form.
Awards and recognitions
Gold medal winner in Rome in 1992, plus a total of eight international competition medals, indicating strong ornamental quality and performance valued by show judges and collectors.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy hybrid tea reaching about 130–170 cm in height with a 70–95 cm spread. Moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and densely thorned stems give a robust, vertical garden presence.
Flower morphology
Large, double, high‑centred blooms with pointed buds, typically borne singly on stems. Petal count around 26–39. Designed for cut‑flower quality, with good stem length and classic exhibition rose form.
Colour and phenology
Snow‑white petals with a vivid carmine‑red edging, later softening to pale pink with a creamy white ground. Colour retention is good, so the bicolour effect remains clear through the flowering phase.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak fragrance with a light rosy character, generally barely noticeable in the garden or vase. Selected primarily for visual impact and flower form rather than scent intensity or complex perfume.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally due to the double flowers. When present, they are small, egg‑shaped, orange‑red hips about 10–14 mm across, offering limited decorative value and minimal self‑seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA zone 6b, RHS H7). Disease resistance is medium overall, with good resistance to black spot and medium susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil. Space at 60 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedging, 100 cm as a specimen. Moderate maintenance, including deadheading and occasional plant protection, supports sustained flowering.
IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ offers elegant bicolour blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root resilience, giving You a graceful, enduring feature rose that rewards steady care and makes planting decisions easier to feel confident about
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ – white-red tea-hybrid rose - Delbard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
A wide, radiant carmine-red band along the edges of the white petals is prominent.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red edging fades to a pale pink, while the white ground colour acquires a subtle creamy hue.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the carmine-red margin gradually fades to a pale pink, the white ground colour becomes slightly creamy; the light ground colour remains well retained.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double, high‑centred blooms with limited access to the stamens make it less attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially obscure the stamens, so its pollinator‑friendliness is limited; 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.
