LA CHANCE D'AMOUR – peach-pink hybrid tea rose – Interplant
With its softly peach-pink blooms and elegant hybrid tea shape, LA CHANCE D'AMOUR is a dependable choice if You want a rose that simply settles in and performs. This 2‑litre, own‑root plant arrives well established and ready to move from pot to border, coping well with Ireland’s changeable weather and humid summers. Once planted in good soil with reasonable drainage, it builds a resilient root system and upright, medium‑sized bush, ideal for front gardens and small beds. LA CHANCE D'AMOUR repeat flowers generously, giving You armfuls of long‑stemmed blooms for cutting as well as a refined focal point by the path or doorway. Over the first few years it follows a natural rhythm – first focusing on roots, then stronger shoots, and by the third season achieving its full ornamental effect and lifespan benefits. Moderate disease resistance keeps care simple, and occasional deadheading encourages fresh flushes for a reliably neat, romantic display that suits both beginners and time‑pressed gardeners.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point by the entrance |
Upright, medium-height growth (80–110 cm) and classic hybrid tea flowers create a clear focal point that looks “finished” without complex planting schemes, ideal for welcoming yet low-fuss front gardens for the busy homeowner |
| Small mixed bed in a family garden |
Moderately dense, mid-green foliage and refined, pastel blooms blend easily with perennials and shrubs, helping the rose “grow into” the border picture while staying compact and manageable for the hobby gardener |
| Cutting patch or dedicated rose border |
Solitary, medium-sized blooms on good stems and reliable repeat flowering provide regular cut flowers through the season, letting You enjoy garden-grown roses indoors with only basic care for the rose enthusiast |
| Sunny patio in a large (40–50 litre) container |
Performs well as a solitary specimen in a roomy pot where its upright habit stays tidy; with regular watering and feeding, it gives a long flowering season without needing specialist pruning for the balcony gardener |
| Neat, low-maintenance front border edging a driveway |
Consistent height and medium spread allow simple, repeating plantings at 60 cm spacing, creating a structured edge that only needs occasional deadheading and light shaping each year for the time-poor family |
| Pairing with lavender or rosemary in sunny spots |
Enjoys bright, open positions and copes well with warm, drier spells; planted with sun-loving herbs, it adds soft colour while tolerating periods of limited watering, provided prolonged drought is managed for the coastal gardener |
| Romantic feature near seating areas |
The pastel peach-pink flowers, with a gentle fade towards cream, give a soft, cottage-style feel that looks charming near a bench or terrace, providing a long-season display without overpowering small spaces for the romantic planter |
| Ornamental bed in wetter, wind-exposed Irish gardens |
Hardy to approximately -23 °C, with good tolerance of wind and typical Atlantic weather when drainage is reasonable, it suits many Irish gardens where robust, easy-care roses are needed for the Irish beginner |
Decorating ideas
- COTTAGE TRIO – Combine LA CHANCE D'AMOUR with Geranium macrorrhizum and soft grasses for an informal, cottage-style front bed – ideal for lovers of relaxed, romantic gardens
- ELEGANT ENTRANCE – Plant a pair on either side of a path or doorway, underplanted with low lavender for structure and scent – perfect for homeowners wanting a smart yet simple welcome
- PEACH CUTTING STRIP – Line a sunny border with evenly spaced plants for regular cut flowers, mixing in white perennials for a gentle colour palette – great for those who like home-grown bouquets
- CONTAINER FEATURE – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, with trailing thyme at the base, to dress a patio or balcony – suited to small-space gardeners seeking easy impact
- SOFT SHRUB BACKDROP – Set LA CHANCE D'AMOUR in front of Viburnum opulus or other green shrubs so its pastel blooms stand out against a green wall – ideal for family gardens needing simple structure
Technical cultivar profile
| Attribute |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the Holiday Island collection. Registered as INTercombig, marketed as La Chance d'Amour Holiday Island and INTercombig, ARS exhibition name Euphoria. Premium silver cultivar authenticity verified for pharmarosa.ie. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Interplant Roses B.V. in the Netherlands, 2006, parentage not disclosed. Introduced and initially distributed by Interplant Roses B.V. and certified nurseries in the USA. Selected as a garden-suitable hybrid tea with exhibition potential. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Gold medal at Baden-Baden (Germany) in 2006, gold medal at the Rome International Rose Competition in 2007, plus Salvatore Talia Award and Angels without Wings special prize in Rome the same year for overall garden and flower quality. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright, medium-height bush reaching around 80–110 cm with a 50–75 cm spread. Moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness. Forms a structured, vertical accent suitable for smaller beds and front-garden plantings. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped blooms with slightly ruffled edges and 26–39 petals. Medium flower size, typically borne singly on stems, making it suitable for cutting. Good repeat flowering with notably generous second flush given basic deadheading and care. |
| Colour and phenology |
Pastel peach-pink overall, with a delicate yellowish centre. Buds creamy-yellow washed with pink; freshly open flowers show warmer peachy-pink centres and paler outer petals. Colour lightens toward creamy tones, especially in strong sun, giving soft transitions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weak, barely perceptible fragrance; chosen more for colour, form and repeat bloom than scent. Best suited to visual garden roles or cutting for arrangements where fragrance is less important than refined hybrid tea presentation. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally low due to the double blooms. When present, hips are small, spherical and orange-red, about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding occasional subtle seasonal interest without significant self-seeding issues. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to around -23 to -21 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6a, Swedish zone 3). Good heat and moderate drought tolerance with watering in prolonged dry spells. Disease resistance moderate overall: resistant to powdery mildew and rust, moderate against black spot. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained garden soil. Spacing around 60 cm for borders, 50 cm for hedging and up to 100 cm as a specimen. Needs occasional pest and disease checks and deadheading due to weak self-cleaning. Suitable for borders, containers and cutting. |
LA CHANCE D'AMOUR offers reliable repeat flowering, a tidy upright habit and long-lived own-root resilience for family gardens; if You like soft pastel roses without complicated care, this hybrid tea is a reassuring choice to plant now and enjoy over time.
