ROSE GAUJARD – pink-white hybrid tea rose - Gaujard
If You are dreaming of a classic, two-toned hybrid tea that simply fits into an average Irish family garden, Rose Gaujard gives You reliable, remontant flowering on an upright, medium-high bush that copes well with humidity-prone Irish conditions when planted with reasonable drainage. Its large, very full blooms make confident cut flowers, while dense, glossy dark foliage keeps beds looking lush even between flushes. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles gradually and supports a long ornamental lifespan without complicated care routines. In year one it builds roots, year two brings structure and more shoots, and by year three You enjoy its full garden impact with abundant, remontant flowering. With medium maintenance needs and average disease resistance, it suits gardeners who are happy to deadhead and give an occasional tidy. The romantic pink‑white, raspberry‑edged blooms work beautifully in front gardens and cottage-style borders, while its strong stems and exhibition heritage make it ideal for vases indoors too.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point |
Upright, medium-high growth and striking pink‑white blooms create a clear focal point near your front door or path without overwhelming smaller Irish gardens; ideal if You want visitors greeted by a classic rose presence, especially as a first rose for a beginner |
| Cutting bed or mixed cutting border |
Large, very full, solitary hybrid tea flowers on strong stems were bred for exhibition and cutting, so You can harvest elegant, long-stemmed roses for indoor vases while the shrub continues its remontant flowering outdoors, rewarding gardeners who enjoy arranging flowers |
| Classic rose border in family gardens |
Dense, glossy dark green foliage and medium height help form a structured, traditional rose border that stays presentable between flushes, supporting an easy-care, long-lived planting that gradually finds its shape and suits families seeking a tidy yet romantic border |
| Small group planting (1–3 shrubs) |
Planting a small group at the recommended spacing builds a coherent drift of matching two-toned blooms, giving strong visual impact from one variety while keeping maintenance simple, ideal for those who want a unified look with minimal decision-making and straightforward care |
| Feature rose in cottage-style beds |
The nostalgic bi-colour petals and cup-shaped blooms pair naturally with airy perennials and cottage plants, creating a relaxed, romantic look that still feels organised, especially appealing if You like traditional roses but prefer a manageable, medium-sized shrub for structure |
| Sunny patio in a large container |
Performs well in a minimum 40–50 litre container filled with quality compost, where its upright habit and repeat flowering provide months of colour on patios or balconies with good sun, suiting urban gardeners who want a statement rose but have limited ground space |
| Coastal and wet-climate gardens |
Handles typical Irish coastal and high-rainfall situations when given decent drainage, coping respectably with strong winds and frequent rain so You can enjoy hybrid tea elegance without overly fussy demands, particularly useful for exposed sites facing the Atlantic weather |
| Low-chemical, well-tended family garden |
Average disease resistance and a medium maintenance need make it suitable where You are willing to deadhead and prune, but prefer to limit spraying, rewarding regular basic care with long-term display and supporting a chemical-sparing approach valued by many home gardeners |
Decorating ideas
- PORCH WELCOME – Plant one Rose Gaujard by the front path, underplanted with low lavender for scent and soft edging – ideal for homeowners wanting a simple, welcoming entrance.
- CUTTING CORNER – Combine a row of Rose Gaujard with Agastache 'Blue Fortune' in a sunny strip to supply vases all summer – perfect for flower-arranging enthusiasts.
- COTTAGE STRIP – Mix Rose Gaujard with Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ and soft grasses for a relaxed, country-lane feel – suited to cottage-garden fans.
- CONTAINER SHOWPIECE – Grow Rose Gaujard in a 40–50 litre pot with trailing thyme around the rim for colour and fragrance – great for balcony and patio gardeners.
- STRUCTURED BORDER – Alternate Rose Gaujard with compact hydrangeas to create repeating pink and cream blocks – ideal for those who like orderly, easy-to-read planting schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Rose Gaujard hybrid tea rose, trade name Rose Gaujard Hybrid tea rose GAUmo; ARS exhibition name Rose Gaujard; registered cultivar name GAUmo; honours the long-standing Gaujard rose-breeding family. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jean-Marie Gaujard, France, 1957, from a seedling of ‘Peace’ × ‘Opera’. Introduced by Gaujard Créations; unregistered cultivar, created within the classic French hybrid tea tradition for garden and exhibition use. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Gold Medal, Lyon 1957; Plus Belle Rose de France, Lyon 1957; Royal National Rose Society Gold Medal, 1958, confirming its long-term reputation as a reliable, high-quality hybrid tea rose. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright hybrid tea shrub, around 100–140 cm tall and 70–110 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns; forms a well-filled, vertical accent suited to borders, specimens and cutting beds. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very full, solitary blooms with over 40 petals, cup-shaped with a pronounced, medium-centred form; classic high-centred hybrid tea style ideal for cutting and exhibition, repeating well through the season. |
| Colour and phenology |
Two-toned pink-white flowers: vivid pink centre and raspberry-edged petals over a cream-white base, softening to buttery, muted pink tones as blooms age; colour fade is moderate and more pronounced in strong sunlight. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classically rosy fragrance character, but very weak and barely perceptible on most days; grown primarily for its visual impact and flower form rather than scent, making it suitable where fragrance is not a main priority. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical, bright red hips, about 10–14 mm in diameter, adding a modest decorative effect in late season if spent flowers are not removed for repeat flowering. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from basic monitoring and hygiene. Fully hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4) with good winter resilience in Irish gardens. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil; water during prolonged drought. Recommended spacing: 65 cm for mass planting, 55 cm for hedging, 100 cm as specimen. Plant 2.5–2.9 plants/m² for full coverage in designed borders. |
Rose Gaujard offers classic two-toned hybrid tea blooms, strong stems for cutting and long-term, own-root reliability, making it a reassuring choice if You want a dependable, elegant rose to enjoy for many years.
