GUIGNOL – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Orard
Step outside to a soft Irish drizzle and you can almost imagine GUIGNOL glowing in the garden, its high‑centred blooms holding their rich, deep‑pink colour even when summer is brief and rainfall is frequent. This hybrid tea was bred in France for graceful, long‑stemmed flowers and a cheerful, classically rosy perfume, just right for cutting and bringing indoors. In a sunny spot it grows upright and neat, with dense, glossy foliage that gives a quietly elegant structure to cottage borders or Dublin front gardens. As an own‑root rose it is naturally long‑lived, regenerating from the base after pruning or weather damage, so the plant keeps its ornamental value for many seasons. Plant it once, mulch well and let the roots settle in: year‑one focuses on underground growth, year‑two on stronger shoots, and by year three you can enjoy full, reliable flowering with only modest shaping and deadheading needed.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Feature rose in a small front garden |
The upright, compact habit and medium height make GUIGNOL ideal as a single statement by a gate, path or bay window, where the high‑centred flowers can be appreciated up close and lightly deadheaded. Perfect for the busy urban front‑garden beginner |
| Cut‑flower row in a family garden |
Hybrid tea form and long, straight stems give florist‑style blooms from mid‑season onwards, so you can pick scented, deep‑pink roses for the house without stripping the plant, especially once the own‑root framework has matured. Suits fragrance‑loving home gardeners |
| Cottage‑style border with perennials |
The dense, glossy foliage and remontant flowering provide a steady vertical accent among looser perennials such as Gaillardia, while manual removal of spent blooms is straightforward weekend work for those who enjoy hands‑on care. Ideal for informal cottage‑garden owners |
| Low seasonal hedge along a path |
Planting at hedge spacing creates a rhythmic line of deep‑pink flowers and dark foliage, with own‑root resilience helping the hedge to recover evenly after pruning or occasional winter damage. Best for homeowners wanting a structured yet romantic border |
| Container planting on patio or terrace |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, GUIGNOL’s tidy, upright growth and repeat flowering give long‑season colour close to seating areas, provided you water in dry spells and deadhead as needed. Recommended for balcony and terrace rose enthusiasts |
| Mixed planting in exposed, rainy sites |
Medium hardiness and steady performance suit typical Irish gardens where cool summers and frequent showers are normal, pairing well with shrubs that enjoy similar conditions and accepting routine, basic disease checks. A sound option for weather‑aware family‑garden owners |
| Long‑term planting in own‑root rose beds |
As an own‑root plant, GUIGNOL builds a durable framework over time, with new shoots arising from the base rather than unreliable grafts, supporting a long lifespan and stable appearance in permanent plantings. Best for long‑range planning home gardeners |
| Learning rose for hobby growers |
Medium maintenance needs and clear responses to pruning and feeding make this variety a good “teacher rose”: you see how care improves flowering without being overwhelmed by specialist requirements, building confidence year by year. Ideal for curious yet time‑pressed beginners |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Glow – weave GUIGNOL through a loose border with Gaillardia and Lychnis to highlight its deep‑pink, high‑centred flowers against airy textures – for nostalgic cottage‑garden romantics
- Front‑Door Poise – plant a single GUIGNOL by the path with low evergreen edging to frame its glossy foliage and classic blooms – for city terrace owners who want quick kerb appeal
- Cutting Corner – group several bushes in a sunny strip to create a mini cutting garden, giving plenty of long‑stemmed roses for vases – for fragrance‑loving home decorators
- Patio Jewel – grow GUIGNOL in a large 50‑litre pot with fine‑textured companions to show off its upright, formal silhouette – for balcony and patio entertainers
- Structured Softness – line a short path or drive with evenly spaced plants, softening hard edges with repeated deep‑pink blooms and neat foliage – for families seeking order with a romantic touch
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as ORAbrica, marketed as GUIGNOL – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Orard, approved exhibition name Guignol for American Rose Society shows. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Pierre Orard, Roseraies Orard, Feyzin, France, with unknown parentage; bred, registered and introduced in 2019, distributed initially in France by Roseraies Orard. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea with dense, glossy dark green foliage, moderately thorny stems, height about 80–110 cm and spread 40–60 cm, forming a neat, medium‑sized bush in beds or containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium‑sized, 4–7 cm, high‑centred, pointed hybrid tea blooms, double with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems, remontant with a particularly abundant second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink petals, outer surface rich and vivid, slightly lighter towards the centre; colour holds reasonably, only gently lightening in strong sun, with rosy‑salmon, faintly silvery tones before fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Clearly perceptible, medium‑strength perfume with a pleasant, classical rose character; scented enough for garden enjoyment and cutting, without being overpowering near paths, doors or seating areas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Limited hip set due to double blooms; where formed, hips are small, 10–14 mm, ellipsoid and orange‑red (RHS 34A), adding occasional late‑season interest but not a primary ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat if watered during prolonged drought; winter hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to USDA Zone 6b, H7, Swedish Zone 3. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil; space 40–90 cm depending on use, allow 4.0–4.6 plants/m² for massing; suitable for borders, hedging, containers and as a solitary feature or cut‑flower subject. |
GUIGNOL – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Orard offers elegant cut blooms, an upright, space‑efficient habit and durable own‑root growth, making it a thoughtful choice for long‑term enjoyment in an Irish family garden.
