The petals are pink with buttery-yellow streaks, and the ratio of the two shades varies from flower to flower. - bedding floribunda rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - fresh, citrusy, berry-scented
– Unique pink-yellow painterly blooms
– Abundant remontant flowering all season
– Medium disease resistance in gardens
– Elegant upright shrub for beds
– Fresh, citrusy, berry fragrance Special feature: Colour fades beautifully to soft pastels.
DELARLE – pink-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Delbard
If You dream of a romantic, painterly shrub that still stays manageable in a small Irish garden, DELARLE is a welcoming choice. Its cupped, double blooms swirl with pink and buttery-yellow tones, opening repeatedly from early summer into autumn for reliable colour without complicated routines. Planted as a floribunda bed rose, it forms an upright, moderately dense bush that remains tidy and compact enough for front gardens and cottage-style borders alike. In coastal or rainy areas it copes well with our humid conditions, provided the soil drains reasonably and the roots are not left waterlogged. As an own-root plant it settles in gradually, building a stable, long-lived framework that can regenerate well after pruning. In year one it focuses on roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three You see its full ornamental value, a gentle progression that suits busy gardeners. The long-lasting blooms hold their colour beautifully as they fade to soft pastels, creating a familiar, comforting garden atmosphere. In a large pot or a neat bed by the door, this medium-maintenance rose remains reassuringly forgiving for everyday family life.
Closed bud of Rose des Cisterciens with delicate pink outer petals.
Rose des Cisterciens showing its double, cupped blooms.
Moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature bed
The upright, moderately dense habit creates a compact, eye-catching shrub that fits comfortably in average front gardens without overwhelming the space, suiting busy homeowners seeking reliable colour at the approach to their door. For beginners and time-pressed homeowners
Romantic cottage-style border
The cupped, double flowers with painterly pink and buttery-yellow tones fade to soft pastels, giving that gentle, nostalgic look which blends easily with perennials and traditional cottage favourites over many seasons. For lovers of romantic, old-fashioned gardens
Small group planting of 3–5 roses
Used in a tight group, the floribunda’s cluster-flowering and repeat blooming create a generous, long-lasting display that looks “full” without needing many plants or expert layout, ideal for neat but simple designs. For gardeners wanting impact from few plants
Low-maintenance family flower bed
Medium maintenance needs and dependable repeat flowering mean a tidy, flowering bed with only occasional deadheading and basic care, suiting family gardens where time and attention are shared with everyday life. For families wanting easy seasonal colour
Container on patio, balcony or paved area
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, DELARLE’s upright habit and repeated flowering bring vertical interest and soft colour to hard surfaces, turning small patios or balconies into welcoming outdoor rooms. For urban dwellers greening limited space
Urban or suburban front path edging
The recommended spacings allow a structured, hedge-like line that remains moderately thorny yet manageable, forming a clear boundary that looks cultivated rather than formal, and copes with everyday foot traffic nearby. For homeowners wanting gentle front-garden structure
Mixed planting with lavender or rosemary
Pairing its pastel, fading blooms with aromatic shrubs such as lavender or rosemary highlights both fragrance and colour, while their shared preference for sun and reasonable drainage suits typical Irish beds in heavier soils. For those curating sensory, scented borders
Sunny bed in wetter, wind-exposed gardens
Once established on its own roots in a reasonably drained spot, the shrub offers steady performance even where winds are brisk and rain frequent, coping well with our typically rainy, breeze-swept Irish climate. For coastal and inland gardeners in exposed sites
Decorating ideas
Cottage Pastels – Mass DELARLE with foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a soft, storybook border that flowers through summer – ideal for cottage-garden fans wanting charm without fussy upkeep
Front-Door Welcome – Plant a small trio near the entrance with low box or hebe for structure, giving a warm, reliable greeting every time You come home – perfect for busy households
Patio Picture – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim to create a painterly focal point on paved patios – suited to apartment and townhouse patios
Lavender Ribbon – Edge a sunny path with alternating DELARLE and lavender for a striped effect of colour and scent that looks good from spring to autumn – great for those who like simple but striking layouts
Artist’s Corner – Combine DELARLE with pale hydrangeas and airy grasses in a small bed to echo its “painted” petals in a calm, modern palette – appealing to gardeners blending classic roses with contemporary style
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Les Roses de Peintres collection; registered cultivar name DELarle, trade name Delarle Les Roses de Peintres DELarle, ARS exhibition name Rose des Cisterciens.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard in France and introduced in 1998 by Pépinières & Roseraies Georges Delbard / Georges Delbard SA; parentage not publicly documented.
Growth and structure
Medium-sized upright shrub reaching about 100–150 cm high and 60–90 cm wide, with moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and a moderately thorny framework suitable for beds and small group plantings.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, borne mainly in clusters on a floribunda framework; remontant habit gives an abundant second flush after the first main flowering period.
Colour and phenology
Petals show a variable mix of pink and buttery-yellow strokes; buds open cream-yellow outside with vivid pink inner petals, then fade through pastel pinks to almost white while maintaining attractive visual quality.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable scent combining fresh, citrusy notes with a subtle berry character, contributing fragrance in addition to the variety’s distinctive painterly colour pattern in garden settings.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to the double, full flower form, hip set is sparse; where present, produces small, ovoid, orange-red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, adding light late-season interest without heavy fruiting.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6a, Swedish Zone 3); disease resistance is medium to major foliar diseases, with occasional powdery mildew, black spot and rust requiring standard preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; water during prolonged droughts. Medium maintenance: occasional deadheading and health checks. Suitable for beds, containers, specimens and urban plantings at the stated spacings.
DELarle offers painterly pink-yellow blooms, dependable repeat flowering and a long-lived own-root framework that settles in steadily over the years; a reassuring choice if You want a beautiful rose that simply works in your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DELARLE – pink-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Delbard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name "The Cistercians' Rose" refers to the Cistercian Order's rose and commemorates the 900th anniversary of the founding of Cîteaux Abbey.
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
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