Historical Rose

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Duchesse de Rohan

Heritage rose

- – René Lévêque

The petals are full and evenly medium-pink in shade, with a slight carmine tone. - historic, portland rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - full, classic old-rose scent

– Bláthanna móra dúbailte i mbándearg clasaiceach.
– Cumhrán láidir sean-rós, fada buan.
– Tor díreach, láidir, oiriúnach mar fhál nó sampla.
– Friotaíocht mhaith galar, oiriúnach do chothabháil íseal.
– Athbhláthaíonn sé ar fud an tséasúir fáis.
Gné speisialta: rós stairiúil Portland le gradaim “Victorian Award” ó American Rose Society.
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Duchesse de Rohan
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DUCHESSE DE ROHAN – pink historic Portland rose – Lévêque

Step out to meet raindrops and the mid‑pink petals of Duchesse de Rohan, a charming Portland rose that feels made for Dublin terraces and Irish cottage gardens. Its historic character and strong, classic old‑rose fragrance bring a sense of calm, while naturally good disease resistance keeps care pleasantly simple. Own‑root plants settle in steadily and reward you for decades, giving a reassuringly long‑lived presence even where summers are cool and rainfall is frequent. In its first years it focuses on roots, then fuller shoots, before revealing its complete garden character by around the third season.



Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Front garden focal point by the path Duchesse de Rohan forms an upright, rounded shrub that fits neatly into small Irish front gardens, giving structure without overwhelming the space; its measured height suits paths and gateways for those who like a graceful welcome, especially beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border The large, double, cup-shaped blooms appear in clusters and repeat modestly through the season, weaving easily among perennials for a soft, romantic border with steady colour without complex pruning knowledge, perfect for relaxed hobby-gardeners.
Lightly scented seating corner The strong, classic perfume travels well in still evening air, so one or two shrubs near a bench or back door can create a pleasantly old-fashioned, scented nook with very little effort, suiting time-poor homeowners.
Low, informal flowering hedge Regular spacing along a boundary creates a low, mid-pink hedge that offers gentle screening and repeated flowering; own-root plants thicken gradually and can be rejuvenated if needed, reassuring for cautious first-time-buyers.
Feature shrub in a small lawn Planted as a solitary specimen at the recommended wider spacing, it becomes a rounded, mid-green mound dotted with pastel blooms; owning a long-lived rose on its own roots feels like a once-and-done decision for practical urban-gardeners.
Containers on sheltered patios Best in a generous 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, where its moderate size and upright habit are easy to manage; strong fragrance and repeat flowering reward simple deadheading, attractive for busy balcony-owners.
Traditional rose-and-perennial border The mid-pink colour harmonises with feverfew, oriental poppies and yarrow, while robust foliage and disease resistance simplify care even in damp, fungus-prone summers with persistent showers, ideal for nature-loving garden-owners.
Long-term “heirloom” planting in family gardens As a historic Portland rose on its own roots, it establishes slowly but endures, coping with routine pruning and occasional neglect yet returning each year with scented blooms, a reassuring choice for sentimental rose-collectors.

Styling ideas

  • COTTAGE RIBBON – run a loose line of Duchesse de Rohan along a front path, interplanted with feverfew and common yarrow – suited to lovers of traditional Irish cottage frontage
  • PINK ANCHOR – place one shrub in a small lawn circle edged with lavender, letting its scented blooms anchor the view – ideal for compact family gardens
  • TERRACE WELCOME – flank a Dublin terrace doorstep with two large pots, underplanting with trailing thyme for scent at ankle height – perfect for busy city homeowners
  • SOFT HEDGE – create a low, informal hedge beside a seating area, mixing with oriental poppies for late-spring drama and softer summer repeats – good for relaxed entertainers
  • HERITAGE CORNER – combine this historic rose with old-fashioned perennials and a simple wooden bench to form a nostalgic reading nook – appealing to romantic traditionalists

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Duchesse de Rohan, historic Portland shrub rose; heritage collection type with premium silver merit rating, marketed own-root for garden use, ARS exhibition name Duchesse de Rohan, not formally registered.
Origin and breeding Historic French rose bred by René Lévêque, Louis Lévêque & Fils, Paris; introduced 1846, Portland, Damask Perpetual group, representing classic nineteenth-century breeding traditions for repeat-flowering shrub roses.
Awards and recognition Recognised in American Rose Society shows with Victorian Awards at the Great Lakes District Show and Medford Rose Society Show in 2001, highlighting its continuing value as a historic exhibition shrub rose.
Growth and structural characteristics Upright shrub reaching about 90–140 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, relatively sparse prickles, and a well-branched, rounded framework suited to borders or low hedging.
Flower morphology Large 7–10 cm, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, usually borne in clusters of three to five per stem; remontant, producing a good main flush followed by lighter repeat flowerings through the season.
Colour data and phenology Medium pink petals, ARS MP, RHS 55C outer and 55D inner; buds vivid pink with carmine hints, blooms fading gradually to pastel, almost powdery tones with occasional whitish shadings as they age on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma Strong, long-lasting perfume with a full, classic old-rose character; best appreciated near paths, seating or entrances where air movement can carry the scent, adding traditional charm to family and heritage-style gardens.
Hip characteristics Rose-hip formation generally low, as the double blooms with many petals limit pollination and seed development, so fruit display is minor and the primary ornamental value lies in the repeated flowering.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; performs reliably in cool, wet climates with regular rainfall, hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b), coping with typical Irish winters in most locations.
Horticultural recommendations Low-maintenance shrub preferring fertile, well-drained soil; space 110–180 cm depending on use, water during prolonged dry spells, deadhead for tidiness, suitable for flower borders, informal hedges, specimens and cut flowers.

Duchesse de Rohan combines strong old-rose fragrance, reliable historic charm and long-lived own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a gentle, enduring garden investment.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: DUCHESSE DE ROHAN – pink historic Portland rose - Lévêque
Product Type: antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Cultivar Authenticity: Cigireáilte:28.04.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [317] 01-006 (14.02.2026) antoniarose.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name 'Duchess of Rohan' pays tribute to the holder of the French noble title.
Trade Name: Duchesse de Rohan Heritage rose Lévêque
Rose Group: Portland, Damask Perpetual
Commercial Type: historic, portland rose
Commercial Group: Rós stairiúil
Exhibition Category: shrub rose; historical exhibition rose
Collection: Heritage rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Lévêque (France)
Registration Year: unregistered variety
Breeder: René Lévêque
Breeding Company / Institution: Louis Lévêque & Fils (Paris)
Breeding Year: France, 1847
Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Great Lakes District Show (2001); American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Medford Rose Society Show (2001)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 90-140 cm
Spread: 100-150 cm
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage, and its leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a mid‑green colour.
Prickliness: sparsely thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: Spent blooms often remain on the plant and require subsequent manual removal.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: poor.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Form: cup-shaped
Flower Size: L (7 -10 cm)
Inflorescence Type: clustered, 3-5 flower/stem
Colour Code: ARS code: MP RHS code: RHS 55C (outer), RHS 55D (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is not as abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink
Flower Colour: The petals are full and evenly medium-pink in shade, with a slight carmine tone.
Closed Bud: Vivid pink surface, with a slight carmine deepening at the tips.
Freshly Opened Flower: The outer petal whorls are slightly lighter pink, while the inner ones are a richer, warmer shade.
Full Bloom: Pure mid-pink with the edges faded to a pale pastel.
Pre-Fading Flower: The pink fades, becoming almost a powdery shade, with a silky whitish coating in places.
Colour Fading Description: During opening the mid-pink gradually fades; at full bloom the edges become pastel, and before senescence the colour is almost powdery, with whitish tones appearing in places.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose
Fragrance Character: full, classic old-rose scent
Pollinator Attraction: Because of its double flowers (26–39 petals) and reduced stamen accessibility, it is poorly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double (26–39‑petalled) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent; primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Notes: Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Moderate performance in heat; requires regular watering during extended dry periods.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 120 cm, for hedging 110 cm, as a solitary specimen 180 cm
Planting Density: square planting 0,7 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 0,8 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.
Key Uses: flower border, specimen, cut flower, hedge, park

Notes

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Companion Plants: Tanacetum parthenium - feverfew
Papaver orientale - oriental poppy
Achillea millefolium - common yarrow
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DUCHESSE DE ROHAN – pink historic Portland rose - Lévêque
The petals are full and evenly medium-pink in shade, with a slight carmine tone. - historic, portland rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - full, classic old-rose scent
Ordú rósanna ar líne - historic, portland rose - Duchesse de Rohan - pink - (90-140 cm)
Bláthaireacht: clustered, 3-5 flower/stem airde: 90-140 cm Cruth na bláthanna: cup-shaped Friotaíocht gheimhridh: - pink - Lévêque (France) historic, portland rose - Méid an bhlátha: L (7 -10 cm) Méid an bhlátha: L (7 -10 cm) - airde: 90-140 cm airde: 90-140 cm - Líon bláthanna: double-flowered Duchesse de Rohan - Rósanna sa ghairdín | antoniaROSE® Original - premium silver René Lévêque

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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.

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