LINE RENAUD – deep pink hybrid tea rose
If You dream of a fragrant Irish cottage path or a Dublin terrace that feels softly lit even on a grey day, LINE RENAUD surrounds You with richly petalled, romantic deep-pink blooms and a distinctive, classic rose perfume that drifts on the air. This bushy, upright hybrid tea offers reliably large, exhibition-style flowers for easy cutting, while its own-root form promises reassuring longevity and steady regeneration after rough weather or pruning. Plant once, then enjoy how in year one it settles its roots, in year two it builds confident shoots, and by year three it delivers its full show of garden beauty. Ideal for Irish gardens where good drainage helps on heavier soils under frequent rain and humidity, it suits busy homeowners who want a luxurious, nostalgic focal point without complicated design.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style front garden focal point |
LINE RENAUD’s bushy, upright habit and XL, deep-pink blooms create a strong visual anchor beside a gate, bay window or pathway. With own-root resilience, the shrub gradually matures into a stable feature that copes well with Atlantic rain and humid summers for beginners. |
| Perfumed seating area or patio |
The very strong, classic rose fragrance is noticeable from a distance, so a single plant near a bench, patio table or terrace brings that “short walk under raindrops” feeling whenever it flowers. Repeat flushes keep scent returning through the season for fragrance-lovers. |
| Cut-flower border in a family garden |
As an exhibition-quality hybrid tea, it produces long-stemmed, solitary blooms ideal for vases indoors. Planting it in a border gives regular, luxurious stems to pick without clearing a dedicated cutting garden, suiting compact suburban plots for homeowners. |
| Specimen rose in a mixed bed |
Its dense, dark green foliage and upright growth make a handsome structure plant among perennials and grasses. The own-root form supports a long lifespan and reliable regrowth, maintaining ornamental value year after year for long-term-planners. |
| Romantic path edging in sunny spots |
Recommended spacings allow a loose, airy line of shrubs giving repeated flushes of large, cup-shaped flowers along a drive or path. In Irish conditions, good drainage and mulching help it handle frequent showers and fungal pressure for cottage-gardeners. |
| Large container near a doorway |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, its upright form and scented, deep-pink blooms frame a front door beautifully. Own-root planting in quality compost lets it establish steadily and be pruned back confidently when needed for urban-gardeners. |
| Feature rose in a formal layout |
Even plant spacing and repeat flowering suit more geometric designs, such as pairs by steps or a small parterre accent. The regular structure and enduring colour help uphold a tidy appearance as it matures for design-conscious owners. |
| Fragrance-focused rose collection |
Award-winning scent and ADR recognition make it a fine choice for collectors who prize aroma above all. While it needs regular protection against mildew and rust, the reward is consistently powerful perfume for dedicated enthusiasts. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Romantic Path – Line a sunny front path with LINE RENAUD and airy baby’s breath, letting the deep pink and soft white froth echo classic Irish cottage charm – ideal for fragrance-loving beginners.
- Terraced-Dublin Welcome – Place one shrub in a large pot by the doorstep, underplanted with trailing ivy or thyme, so visitors are greeted by rich scent and warm colour – perfect for busy urban homeowners.
- Perfumed-Reading Nook – Position a specimen beside a small seating area, backed by dark green shrubs, to concentrate the strong fragrance on still evenings – suited to evening-garden enjoyers.
- Cut-Flower Corner – Combine LINE RENAUD with tall ornamental alliums at the back of a border to supply long-stemmed roses and sculptural seed heads for vases – great for home flower arrangers.
- Soft-Formal Accent – Use a pair flanking steps or a short path, edged with low grasses, for a gentle formal look softened by full, cupped blooms – attractive to design-conscious gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIclusif, marketed as LINE RENAUD Romantica and Dee-Lish; premium gold rated cultivar within the antoniaROSE ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root garden range. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International in France from ‘Aachener Dom’ × (‘Louis de Funès’ × ‘Graham Thomas’); introduced 2006 after registration in 2004. |
| Awards and recognition |
Multiple 2005 fragrance and gold medals from Bagatelle, Le Rœulx, Buenos Aires and Saverne; ADR classification in Germany from 2013 confirms sustained ornamental and garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 100–140 cm high and 65–85 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and strong prickling; spent blooms may persist and usually require deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cupped hybrid tea blooms over 10 cm across, typically borne singly on stems; remontant habit with a particularly abundant second flush in suitable conditions through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, saturated warm pink with fuchsia undertones; RHS 57B–57C range. Colour holds in strong sun, only slightly lightening at petal edges as blooms age towards a softer pastel pink tone. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classic, powerful rose fragrance rated very strong and noticeable at distance; bred and awarded specifically for scent, making it especially suitable for sensory gardens and cut-flower enjoyment. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional ovoid red hips, approximately 10–14 mm in diameter, RHS 40A, forming mainly if some spent blooms are left uncut, adding modest late-season interest without heavy seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4). Needs regular protection against powdery mildew and rust, with moderate black spot susceptibility, especially in damp seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Thrives best in sunny, well-drained soil; suits borders, specimens and cutting. Space 45–85 cm depending on use, water consistently in dry spells, and apply a preventive spray programme as required. |
LINE RENAUD offers award-winning fragrance, generous repeat flowering and long-lived own-root reliability; an excellent choice if You enjoy classic, scented roses and prefer planting once for many seasons of pleasure.
