Bright, pure lemon-yellow petals with a uniform colour across the surface. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fresh, citrusy
– Intense lemon-yellow blooms with vivid colour
– Very strong, fresh citrus fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush
– Excellent disease resistance for easier care
– Ideal for cut flowers and elegant beds Gné speisialta: Succès saibhrithe le Fragrance Awards idirnáisiúnta.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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SOUVENIR DE MARCEL PROUST™ – yellow hybrid tea rose – Delbard
Bring a touch of literary romance to your front garden with Souvenir de Marcel Proust™, a lemon-yellow hybrid tea that combines easy-care charm with refined French breeding. Its radiant blooms and fragrance fill the air with a fresh, citrusy scent that is ideal beside paths and front doors where You pass every day. Semi-double flowers with visible stamens offer gentle pollinator appeal, while the bushy, compact habit suits smaller borders and cottage-style beds. This own-root rose is bred for strong disease resistance and a long garden life, steadily forming a balanced shrub that copes well with our cool, humid climate and periods of rainfall. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two on branching shoots, and by year three it delivers its full ornamental value with reliable colour and scent in an average family garden.
Freshly opened bloom of Souvenir de Marcel Proust™ with radiant lemon-yellow petals.
Souvenir de Marcel Proust at full bloom, showing bright lemon-yellow flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point
The strong, citrusy scent and elegant, cup-shaped blooms make this rose an ideal focal point near your front door or beside a path. Its compact, bushy habit keeps it tidy and suitable for modest Irish front gardens, bringing reliable daily pleasure for the busy homeowner
Easy-care family flower bed
Excellent resistance to black spot, mildew and rust means less spraying and fewer worries in damp seasons, so the plant stays attractive with minimal attention. A good choice if you want to plant once and enjoy flowers without complex routines, especially in wetter parts of Ireland for the relaxed gardener
Long-lived specimen shrub
As an own-root shrub, Souvenir de Marcel Proust™ builds structure gradually and can regenerate well after pruning or winter damage, supporting a long lifespan. Over the years it becomes a stable, characterful feature that continues to flower generously for the long-term planner
Sunny mixed border with perennials
The bright lemon-yellow flowers stand out beautifully among perennials such as lamb’s ear, purple coneflower or blanket flower. The moderate height and upright, bushy growth give a neat backbone to a border, adding structure, scent and colour for the creative planter
Small rose group (1–3 plants)
Planting a small group allows the vivid yellow and strong perfume to read clearly from the house or patio, while the semi-double flowers repeat well through the season. With appropriate spacing, each plant keeps its bushy form, ideal for compact gardens and neat beds for the space-conscious owner
Cut flowers for the home
The large, cup-shaped blooms on firm stems are excellent for cutting, carrying their intense citrus fragrance indoors. Regular cutting encourages repeat flowering outside too, so one planting can supply both the vase and the garden view for the home decorator
Coastal or exposed suburban garden
The robust foliage and good overall health make this rose a sound choice where wind and damp can be challenging, provided soil drainage is improved in heavier clay. It offers stable flowering and colour even in changeable Atlantic weather for the coastal gardener
Large patio container (40–50 litres minimum)
Grown in a generous pot of at least 40–50 litres, this bushy hybrid tea creates a movable cloud of scent on a terrace or small courtyard. Regular watering and feeding keep it flowering freely, ideal where ground space is limited but fragrance is a priority for the apartment dweller
Decorating ideas
Cottage-front welcome – Line a path with Souvenir de Marcel Proust™ and lamb’s ear for soft grey foliage and sunny yellow blooms – ideal for lovers of traditional Irish cottage style
Yellow-and-lavender calm – Pair this rose with lavender or rosemary in a sunny bed to contrast cool purple spikes with warm lemon flowers – suited to gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, scented retreat
Sunny perennial border – Combine with purple coneflower and blanket flower so its bright yellow blooms pop among long-flowering perennials – perfect for those who like colourful, wildlife-friendly borders
Patio reading nook – Place a large containered plant beside a bench where the strong citrus fragrance can be enjoyed on summer evenings – great for balcony and terrace owners who value relaxation
Feature specimen circle – Plant a single rose in the centre of a small circular bed edged with low herbs or grasses to showcase its form and scent – ideal for beginners wanting one reliable highlight
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Souvenir de Marcel Proust™ (Les Souvenirs d’Amours®), registered as DELpapy, hybrid tea rose, exhibition floribunda/shrub category; ARS exhibition name Souvenir de Marcel Proust.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard, Delbard Nurseries, France. Parentage: ‘Madame Antoine Meilland’ × ‘Marcelle Gret’ × pollen from a ‘Vélizy’ seedling. Introduced and registered in 1992.
Awards and recognitions
Gold Medal at Baden-Baden trials in 1992, plus Fragrance Awards at Monza in 1992 and Nantes in 1995, reflecting both ornamental value and notable scent.
Growth and structure
Bushy hybrid tea/shrub habit, 70–100 cm tall with 50–70 cm spread. Moderately dense, matt, light green foliage and moderate prickliness. Forms a compact, upright bush suitable for beds or containers.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, usually borne singly on stems. Large flower size (around 7–10 cm), with repeat flowering and an especially abundant second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Bright, pure lemon-yellow flowers; buds light lemon-yellow with a greenish tint. Colour may soften to creamy butter-yellow in strong sun, staying richer in cooler weather, giving a gentle, luminous effect in the garden.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling fragrance with a fresh, citrusy character that is noticeable at some distance. Well suited to planting near seating areas, paths or doors where the scent can be appreciated daily.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional orange-red, ellipsoid hips, about 8–12 mm in diameter, forming after spent blooms are left on the plant; typically incidental to its primary use as a flowering and scented garden rose.
Resistance and hardiness
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to approximately −15 to −12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish Zone 2, USDA 7b). Tolerates warmth but needs regular watering during prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Suitable for flower beds, specimen use and cutting. For mass planting, space about 60 cm; as a hedge 50 cm; as a specimen 90 cm. Container culture needs at least 40–50 litres.
SOUVENIR DE MARCEL PROUST™ offers strong fragrance, reliable disease resistance and compact growth in a long-lived own-root form that settles into your garden over time, making it an easy, reassuring choice if you would like lasting colour and scent.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SOUVENIR DE MARCEL PROUST™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Delbard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name "Marcel Proust" honours the memory of the world-famous French writer, and the variety was named to mark the 70th anniversary of his death.
Pollinator Attraction:
Because the stamens are exposed at opening this cultivar may attract pollinators, and the flower form (single/semi‑double/double) together with the accessibility of the stamens affects how attractive it is to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its semi-double flowers expose their stamens as they open and are moderately pollinator-friendly, so they may attract pollinators.
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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