ROSE AIMÉE™ – cream-yellow-pink hybrid tea rose - Gaujard
With its romantically shaded blooms and upright habit, ROSE AIMÉE™ offers a reassuringly reliable way to enjoy classic hybrid tea roses in an average Irish family garden. The creamy yellow petals brushed with soft pink sit on sturdy stems that are ideal for cutting, so You can enjoy your own flowers indoors as well as outside. Dense, glossy foliage and a tidy shape help the plant stay elegant in front gardens and smaller beds, even where space is limited. It performs best in sunny, open spots where damp, heavy soils are managed with decent drainage, making it well suited to Irish conditions. The remontant nature of this rose gives You a second flush of flowers after the first main show, keeping borders cheerful for longer. As an own-root pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL plant, it builds its strength steadily – roots in year one, bush in year two, full garden impact by year three – giving You a long-lived rose that fits naturally into Your garden routine without demanding expertise.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
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| Front garden feature rose |
The upright, medium-tall growth and dense, glossy foliage give a well-dressed, formal look close to the house. A single plant near an entrance or driveway offers reliable flowering without dominating a modest front garden, ideal for the tidy, low-fuss gardener audience |
| Small group in a flower bed |
Planted in groups of three to five at the recommended spacing, ROSE AIMÉE™ builds a balanced, evenly filled clump. The remontant flowering habit keeps colour returning so the bed does not look bare between flushes, rewarding those who appreciate consistent structure audience |
| Cutting corner for home bouquets |
The high-centred, solitary blooms on straight, upright stems are classic cut-rose material, with a gentle fragrance that suits indoor vases. A short row or block lets You harvest stems regularly while the plants continue to flower outside, pleasing practical flower lovers audience |
| Sunny border with simple care |
Medium disease resistance, including good tolerance to powdery mildew and black spot, means less spraying where the site is open and sunny. With basic deadheading and watering in dry spells, it maintains health in typical Irish gardens, especially where heavy rain meets improved drainage audience |
| Own-root, long-term specimen shrub |
As an own-root rose, ROSE AIMÉE™ gradually forms its permanent bush shape in place, without relying on a graft. This aids recovery after pruning or winter stress and supports a long lifespan, suiting gardeners who want a dependable feature they can keep for many years audience |
| Structured mixed border with perennials |
The upright habit and 100–140 cm height give a readable vertical line among lower cottage-garden perennials. Good colour retention stops the blooms from looking washed out, so they pair well with soft blues and greens, appealing to those who like calm, coordinated planting schemes audience |
| Moderate-maintenance family rose area |
This variety appreciates some care – especially occasional pest checks and deadheading – but does not demand expert techniques. It suits families who enjoy light, regular pottering in the garden and are happy to give a little attention in return for reliable, classic roses audience |
| Large container on a sunny patio |
ROSE AIMÉE™ can be grown in a substantial 40–50 litre container, where its upright form and dense foliage create a compact column of colour. With regular watering and feeding, it becomes a long-lived patio feature, especially attractive for small gardens and rented spaces audience |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage doorway trio – Plant three ROSE AIMÉE™ in a loose triangle by the front path, underplant with low catmint and soft pink geraniums for a romantic, cottage-style welcome – for homeowners who like gentle charm without fuss
- Elegant cutting row – Create a straight line of plants along a sunny fence, with white gaura and airy grasses in front, so You can pick straight-stemmed blooms while the border still looks full – for practical gardeners who love homegrown bouquets
- Glossy foliage focus – Combine ROSE AIMÉE™ with hostas and dark-leaved heucheras in a mixed bed, letting the shiny leaves contrast with bold foliage shapes – for those who value structure and smart-looking greenery year round
- Sunny patio statement – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, adding trailing lobelia and alyssum around the base to soften the rim and highlight the bicolour flowers – for balcony and terrace users with limited ground space
- Calm colour harmony – Pair this cream-yellow and pink rose with pale lavender, soft blue salvia and white campanula to create a soothing, coordinated border – for gardeners who prefer subtle, long-season colour rather than bright contrasts
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic | Data |
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| Name and registration |
ROSE AIMÉE™ is a hybrid tea rose marketed by Roseraies Gaujard. It belongs to the Hybrid Tea rose group and is sold here as a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted plant for garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France by Jean-Marie Gaujard, with breeding work dated to 1955. Introduced by Roseraies Gaujard; exact registration and market release dates are not fully documented, and parentage remains unknown. |
| Growth and structure |
Forms an upright, bushy plant approximately 100–140 cm tall with a 70–110 cm spread. Foliage is dense, dark green and glossy, giving good cover around the base. Moderately thorny stems support classic hybrid tea flowers. |
| Flower morphology |
Hybrid tea blooms, borne mainly singly on stems. Flowers are double with roughly 26–39 petals, medium-sized (about 4–7 cm across), high-centred with pointed buds, and remontant, providing a generous second flush after the main flowering. |
| Colour and phenology |
Cream-yellow petals with a pink edge, creating a gentle bicolour effect. Buds open from lemon-yellow centres to cream-ivory with soft pink to salmon margins, lightening subtly in strong sun while maintaining generally good colour retention through the season. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Displays a mild, pleasant fragrance with a soft, classic rose character rather than a strong perfume. Scent is noticeable at close range, particularly on warm, still days, but designed more for visual effect than for intense aromatic impact. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose hip formation is limited due to the densely double blooms. Where pollination succeeds, small ellipsoidal hips about 12–17 mm across may form, coloured orange-red and offering modest late-season ornamental interest. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to around -18 to -21 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3). Shows good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, with medium susceptibility to rust. Tolerates summer heat but requires irrigation in prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Space at 55–100 cm depending on use; 2.4–2.7 plants/m² for mass planting. Needs regular deadheading and occasional pest monitoring. Suitable for beds, specimens, cut flowers and park plantings. |
ROSE AIMÉE™ offers classic cut-worthy blooms, glossy foliage and steady repeat flowering as a long-lived own-root rose that settles into your garden with modest care, making it a dependable choice if you would like an easy, enduring hybrid tea.
