Intense, deep purplish-pink shade. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - classic, old-rose, damask
– Intense lilac-pink blooms with silvery veil
– Very strong, classic old-rose fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot
– Hardy to approx. –20 °C for colder sites Gné speisialta: Rós ard-grádaim le rátáil “premium gold”.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose – Ducher & Massad
If You would love an easy rose that brings romantic colour and fragrance to your garden without complicated care, LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE is made for You. This upright, well-behaved hybrid tea forms a neat bush that fits perfectly into small Irish front gardens and cottage-style beds, while coping well with our typical rainfall and heavy soils when drainage is considered. Large, cupped, lilac-pink blooms open in classic hybrid tea style, then soften to a silvery veiled mid-pink that looks especially elegant beside paths and doorways. The semi-double flowers reveal golden stamens, offering a moderately pollinator-friendly display from early summer and returning reliably with an abundant second flush. A very strong, old-rose fragrance fills the air, adding a sense of heritage charm to everyday family spaces. Supplied as a 6–12 month own-root plant in a 2‑litre pot, it arrives well rooted and ready to settle in, forming its own shape over time for a long-lived, stable shrub. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two You see stronger shoots, and by year three it rewards You with full ornamental value and dependable flowering in an average family garden.
Freshly opened flower of La Clé de la Rose in rich purplish-pink.
La Clé de la Rose with moderately dense, mid-green foliage.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance
The upright, moderately dense bush and large, cupped blooms create an immediate sense of welcome without taking up too much space, giving a refined, classic look ideal for front doors and paths, well suited to the busy urban homeowner audience
Small group planting in a family flower bed
Planted in groups of 3–5 at the recommended spacing, the shrubs knit into a coherent, long-lived feature that benefits from own-root resilience, building up gradually into a stable, easy-to-manage lilac-pink display perfect for relaxed home gardeners audience
Season-long colour in mixed borders
This remontant variety offers a generous second flush after the first summer flowers, extending colour well into the season so even a modest border keeps looking “done” without constant replanting, ideal for those wanting reliable impact with minimal planning audience
Pollinator-friendly cottage-style corner
Semi-double flowers open to reveal accessible stamens, helping support bees and other visitors while still looking romantic and refined, making it easy to add a wildlife-friendly note to informal cottage-style planting that families can enjoy together audience
Scented seating area or patio edge
The very strong, garden-filling old-rose fragrance carries beautifully around a bench, terrace or evening seating area, turning everyday outdoor moments into something special without demanding specialist care, ideal for those who value sensory pleasure at home audience
Containers on patios, balconies and terraces
Compact, upright growth and moderate foliage density work well in large pots of at least 40–50 litres, where own-root stamina supports long-term performance, making it a practical choice for paved spaces and smaller gardens seeking lasting structure audience
Coastal and wind-exposed gardens
Robust growth, moderate prickliness and sound health help it cope where winds and salt spray can be an issue, giving an elegant rose option in locations where more demanding varieties struggle, particularly along Ireland’s blustery Atlantic-influenced coasts audience
Low-input rose bed with simple care routine
Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot reduces the need for frequent treatments, so a few straightforward checks and occasional protection measures are usually enough, suiting gardeners who prefer dependable health over intensive spraying audience
Decorating ideas
Cottage Ribbon – Plant in a loose line along a path with pink lupins and windflowers for a soft, romantic cottage look – ideal for families wanting charm without fussy border design
Doorstep Welcome – Use one plant in a bed by the front door, underplanted with lavender and white violas, to frame the entrance in colour and scent – suited to urban homeowners seeking simple kerb appeal
Evening Perfume – Place near a favourite bench with pale hydrangeas and soft grasses so the strong old-rose fragrance enhances quiet evenings – perfect for those who unwind outdoors after work
Pottery Feature – Grow one specimen in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base for structure on patios or balconies – good for small-space gardeners needing flexible, movable planting
Family Rose Patch – Combine 3–5 plants in a dedicated rose bed with low box or hebe edging to create a long-lived, easy-care highlight – ideal for beginners wanting a reliable “home rose garden” feel
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
La Clé de la Rose is a hybrid tea rose traded as LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose – Ducher & Massad; exhibition hybrid tea; cut-flower capable; pharmaROSA ORIGINAL own-root format.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France and introduced in 2016 by Fabien Ducher and Dominique Massad, with Roseraie Ducher and Roses Massad responsible for breeding and initial distribution; exact parentage has not been published.
Growth and structure
Upright bush, typically 80–120 cm high with a 50–70 cm spread, moderately dense mid-green foliage and slightly glossy leaves; moderately thorny canes give good garden presence without being excessively difficult to handle.
Flower morphology
Large, cupped, semi-double blooms, usually solitary on stems, with approximately 13–25 petals; classic hybrid tea exhibition form suitable for cutting, repeatedly produced throughout the season with an abundant second flush.
Colour and phenology
Intense deep purplish-pink buds open to rich purplish-pink, then soften to mid lilac-pink with a delicate silvery veil; outer petals remain slightly darker, giving depth; colour retention is medium as flowers age naturally.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a classic old-rose, damask character; fragrance is one of the main ornamental features, clearly noticeable in warm, still weather and suitable for scented gardens or cutting for the home.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small ellipsoidal hips, around 10–14 mm in diameter, maturing to an orange-red colour; decorative but not usually produced in very large numbers under typical deadheading regimes.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3); good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot with moderate rust susceptibility, giving overall moderate disease resistance in typical garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with regular moisture and feeding; space at 55 cm for beds, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as a specimen; use at about 3.3–3.8 plants/m²; suitable for beds and large containers of at least 40–50 litres.
LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE gives richly scented lilac-pink blooms on a healthy, long-lived own-root shrub that settles in reliably and suits both beds and large containers, so You can enjoy classic roses with straightforward care whenever You are ready to plant.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LA CLÉ DE LA ROSE – lilac-pink tea-hybrid rose - Ducher & Massad
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name evokes the Cluniac rose garden "La Clé de la Rose" ("The Key of the Rose"), alluding to the historic garden and the secrets of old roses.
Pollinator Attraction:
Pollinators are attracted to the stamens that become visible at the end of the flower opening, and the degree of attraction is strongly influenced by flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and by how accessible the stamens are.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double flowers with stamens becoming visible at the end of opening, moderately pollinator-friendly.
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.
