DALINTORE – cream-white nostalgic rose - Libera
Bring a touch of Venetian romance to your garden with La Tintoretta, a bushy, shrub-type rose whose creamy rosettes and powder-pink centre create a gently nostalgic mood from early summer onwards. Its medium-sized, very full blooms appear in clusters, giving You a generous flush of colour without demanding complicated pruning. This pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root plant arrives well rooted in a 2-litre pot, making it reassuringly reliable for Irish family gardens where wetter weather and heavier soils ask for thoughtful drainage and sensible planting. Over time it forms a moderately dense, glossy green bush that suits front gardens, fences and cottage-style borders, staying pleasantly compact so it does not overwhelm smaller spaces. The sweet, gently spicy fragrance adds a romantic note around seating areas, while its remontant habit gives an abundant second flowering, supporting a long-lasting display that matures gradually as roots settle in year one, shoots build in year two and full ornamental value appears from year three, helping You enjoy a calm, low-fuss garden rhythm.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal shrub near the entrance |
Its compact, bushy habit and creamy rosette blooms create a welcoming focal point without growing out of scale, ideal beside a path or doorway where You want classic charm yet minimal upkeep for a busy homeowner |
| Romantic cottage-style border with perennials |
Cluster-flowered, very full blooms with a powder-pink centre give a soft, nostalgic look that blends beautifully with perennials and grasses, offering a long flowering season that keeps a mixed bed interesting for relaxed gardeners |
| Fence or low wall planting for gentle screening |
The moderately dense, glossy foliage and steady 65–105 cm height provide a soft green screen topped with creamy flowers, offering privacy and structure without heavy hedging work, suiting families who prefer straightforward solutions |
| Small group planting of 3–5 shrubs in front gardens |
Planted in a loose group, its medium spread and rosette blooms knit into a cohesive, flowering block that looks designed yet simple to manage, perfect when You want impact from a few plants but limited time for detailed maintenance |
| Sunny patio corner in a large (40–50 litre) container |
In a generously sized pot with good drainage, this bushy shrub rose provides long-lasting colour and fragrance close to seating, ideal for paved or coastal spaces where wetter, windy conditions demand sturdy, easy-care plants for urban balconies |
| Arbour or pergola base planting with light support |
Used at the feet of an arbour or pergola, its flexible shrub growth can be gently tied to uprights, softening structures with nostalgic flowers without the commitment of a full climber, ideal for beginners wanting romantic effect with manageable care |
| Mixed shrub border with ornamental grasses |
The mid-green, glossy foliage and creamy blooms pair well with plants like feather reed grass, giving movement and texture while the rose provides seasonal structure, suiting gardeners who like naturalistic effects but prefer moderate, not intensive, upkeep |
| Feature rose for long-term, low-turnover planting |
As an own-root shrub with good hardiness, it is a sound choice for a bed You plan to keep for years, gradually building presence after planting, especially where wetter Irish weather and heavier soils reward stable, slow-maturing plantings for patient beginners |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Gateway – Plant La Tintoretta in pairs flanking a path, underplant with lavender and catmint for a soft, scented entrance – ideal for homeowners who like romantic cottage style without complex planting plans
- Calm Front Border – Combine this rose with dwarf deutzia and low evergreen shrubs along a drive for year-round structure and summer rosettes – suited to families wanting neat kerb appeal with easy seasonal care
- Soft Grass Harmony – Mix La Tintoretta with feather reed grass and pale perennials for a light, airy border where creamy blooms float among seed heads – perfect for design-conscious gardeners seeking gentle movement and low-fuss structure
- Wall-Back Rose Strip – Line a sunny wall or fence with a loose row of these shrubs, interplanted with shrubby cinquefoil for layered blooms from late spring – good for those who want a simple, repeating scheme that still feels designed
- Patio Reading Nook – Place one plant in a 40–50 litre container near a bench, with soft herbs like rosemary at the base, so the sweet, spicy scent enriches quiet moments – ideal for urban gardeners making the most of limited patio space
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
La Tintoretta is a shrub rose marketed as Dalintore Romantic rose DALintore, registered as DALintore, belonging to the Romantic rose collection and nostalgia rose commercial type. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Italy in 2013 by Davide Dalla Libera of Novaspina; parentage is not recorded, and international introduction and registration years are currently not documented in available sources. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy shrub rose reaching approximately 65–105 cm in height with an 80–130 cm spread, carrying moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage and a moderately thorny framework suitable for beds, borders and light training. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, rosette-shaped, large flowers with more than 40 petals, produced mainly in clusters; the variety is remontant, with a generous second flush that extends the decorative season across the summer months. |
| Colour and phenology |
Cream-white base colour with a soft powder-pink flush in the inner petals; buds are creamy with a rosy rim, opening to ivory-toned rosettes that gradually lighten as they age, with overall colour retention assessed as moderate. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength fragrance combining sweet and spicy notes, noticeable at close range around paths and seating areas; primarily selected as an ornamental, not for perfumery or culinary use, though scent adds clear garden value. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Due to its very full double flowers, hip set is limited; where pollination succeeds, ellipsoidal orange-red hips of around 7–12 mm may form sporadically, contributing only modestly to autumn and winter ornamental effect. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with occasional plant protection useful in high-pressure seasons; hardy to approximately −23 to −21 °C (H7, USDA 6a), suitable for most Irish garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil; spacing from 90 to 160 cm depending on hedge, mass or specimen use, at around one plant per square metre; responds to regular feeding and light pruning to renew flowering wood. |
DALINTORE – cream-white nostalgic rose - Libera offers romantic clustered blooms, compact shrub growth and dependable long-term structure from its own-root form, making it a thoughtful choice if You want lasting beauty with manageable care.
