GRAND MOGUL – cream-white tea-hybrid rose - Delbard-Chabert
Step outside to GRAND MOGUL and you are greeted by a sense of gentle luxury: tall, upright stems carrying XL, high‑centred blooms in soft cream‑white with buttery‑yellow shades, ideal for a quick stroll through the garden or a freshly cut vase in the kitchen. This hybrid tea’s medium, classic rose fragrance brings cheerful contentment even on grey days, and its reliable repeat flowering means you can enjoy bud to bloom across our shorter Irish summer. Bred for moderate disease resistance, it copes well with damp, changeable weather and still performs when exposed to brisk coastal winds and persistent rain typical of Atlantic gardens. As an own‑root shrub it offers real longevity, rebuilding itself from the base if ever cut back hard, giving stable height and ornamental impact year after year. Think in terms of a natural rhythm: Year 1 focuses on roots, Year 2 on stronger shoots, and by Year 3 GRAND MOGUL settles into its full cottage‑garden presence.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Feature rose in a small front garden |
The tall, upright habit and XL, high‑centred blooms give instant kerb appeal without taking over a narrow Dublin terrace bed; its repeat flowering keeps the entrance looking “dressed” for months with minimal fiddling, ideal for time‑pressed homeowners |
| Cutting patch in a family back garden |
Grand, long‑stemmed, exhibition‑style flowers are perfect for home‑grown arrangements; you can cut several stems without spoiling the bush’s overall look, enjoying a classic rose fragrance indoors while encouraging fresh buds for enthusiastic beginners |
| Cottage‑style mixed border |
Planted among perennials, GRAND MOGUL’s warm cream‑white tones blend softly with pinks and pastels, its steady repeat flushes providing continuity between early and late border stars over the first crucial three gardening seasons for relaxed gardeners |
| Own‑root long‑term planting in a family plot |
On its own roots, this rose matures into a stable, long‑lived shrub that can be rejuvenated by hard pruning if needed, avoiding graft‑related decline and supporting a low‑effort, decades‑long planting for practical buyers |
| Sunny, sheltered rose bed on heavier Irish soils |
Once the soil is improved for drainage, GRAND MOGUL’s moderate disease resistance and remontant habit make it a sound choice where Atlantic weather brings frequent rain and blustery winds, suiting realistic west‑of‑Ireland gardeners |
| Specimen rose in a lawn or gravel circle |
One plant at 90 cm spacing develops into an upright focal point, its ivory‑and‑butter blooms and glossy, mid‑green foliage giving a composed, almost formal accent that still feels soft enough for romantic gardens |
| Large container near a doorstep or patio |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, GRAND MOGUL offers impressive height and repeat flowers close to seating areas, bringing its classic scent and refined colour within arm’s reach for sociable outdoor spaces |
| Neatly edged, low‑maintenance rose and perennial strip |
Combined with straightforward deadheading, its remontant nature and own‑root robustness give a tidy, long‑season display along drives or paths without complex care routines, well suited to busy urban families |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑cream ribbon – Line a narrow front border with GRAND MOGUL and intersperse soft pinks and mauves for a “girly” cottage feel – perfect for romantic city gardeners
- Elegant cutting row – Plant a short row in the veg or utility area for reliable, long‑stemmed blooms to cut weekly – ideal for home floristry enthusiasts
- Ivory focal circle – Use one specimen in a small gravel circle with low grasses around it, letting the XL flowers act as a calm, luminous centre – good for compact family gardens
- Doorstep welcome – Grow GRAND MOGUL in a 50 litre terracotta pot by the front step, underplanted with trailing thyme for scent at ankle level – suited to busy urban homeowners
- Soft‑light border – Combine with Alchemilla mollis and low Heuchera to echo its cream and green tones, creating a gentle, soft‑light effect – appealing to beginners seeking harmony
Technical cultivar profile
| Trait | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, trade name GRAND MOGUL – cream‑white tea‑hybrid rose - Delbard-Chabert; ARS exhibition name GRAND MOGUL; Rós taehibride garden type for beds and cutting. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by André Delbard-Chabert, France, from ‘Sultane’ × ‘Chic Parisien’; introduced and distributed by Delbard / Georges Delbard SA in 1965 as a classic hybrid tea. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright shrub, around 100–140 cm tall and 65–95 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy mid‑green foliage and moderate prickliness; weak self‑cleaning, so regular deadheading is recommended. |
| Flower morphology |
Remontant hybrid tea with XL, solitary, high‑centred, pointed buds; double flowers with about 26–39 petals, bred for exhibition‑style form and excellent performance as a cut flower. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream‑white base with buttery‑yellow shadings, RHS 155D and 4D; golden tones at the petal base fading to warm cream, then almost white with a slight greenish edging as the bloom matures. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium‑strength fragrance with a classic rose character; perceptible both in the garden and in the vase without being overpowering, enhancing the sense of traditional, refined rose planting. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose‑hip set is generally low because of fully double flowers; occasional small spherical hips, 8–12 mm wide, ripening to a warm orange‑red tone where pollination does occur. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to about −21 to −18 °C, USDA zone 6b, RHS H7; moderate disease resistance with good tolerance of powdery mildew and black spot, moderate rust susceptibility, plus fair heat resilience. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil; space 55–90 cm depending on use; maintain by feeding, watering in dry spells, and deadheading, with occasional pest and disease checks as needed. |
GRAND MOGUL offers tall, scented exhibition blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own‑root vigour, making it a thoughtful choice for Irish gardens where you value lasting elegance with modest effort.
