Flawlessly spiralled blooms pack up to 35 pearly pink petals, edged with pink to deep red, on a compact bush barely a metre high. Bred by Delbard for its “Great fragrances” series, the Grand Siècle rose smells of rose, apple and raspberry; give it sun and it flowers from late spring to early winter, unfazed by -20°C.
| Name | Delegran |
|---|---|
| Family | shrub rose tree |
| Type | bush rose tree |
| Height | 30-40 inches (80-100 cm) |
| Exposure | full sun or part sun |
| Soil | ordinary |
| Hardiness | -4°F (-20°C) |
| Foliage | deciduous |
| Blooming | late spring to early winter |
Refer to our page on planting rose trees.
If you are building a scented border around the Grand Siècle, these roses are sold in most garden centres and cover a range of heights and colours. Compare them on habit, size and strength of scent.
| Variety | Type | Height | Scent | Flower colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munstead Wood | English shrub rose | 3 ft (90 cm) | Strong fruity old rose | Velvety deep crimson |
| Blue Moon | Hybrid tea bush | 3 ft (90 cm) | Strong and sweet | Lilac-mauve |
| Peace | Hybrid tea bush | 4 ft (120 cm) | Light | Yellow flushed pink |
| Queen Elizabeth | Tall floribunda | 5-6 ft (150-180 cm) | Light | Clear pink |
| Gertrude Jekyll | English shrub rose | 4-5 ft (120-150 cm) | Very strong old rose | Rich pink |
| Iceberg | Floribunda bush | 3-4 ft (90-120 cm) | Light and sweet | Pure white |
| Compassion | Climber | 10 ft (3 m) | Strong and sweet | Apricot-pink |
Rose, fruity (apple-like and hints of sweet berries, like raspberry)
In spring, follow our advice on pruning rose trees.
The Grand Siècle rose tree is a creation that is part of the “Great fragrances” series by Delbard.
It has been widely primed for its beauty, its fragrance and its hardiness: -4°F or -20°C!
Flawlessly spiraling flowers count up to 35 pearly pink colored petals that can be tinted along the edges with pink to deep red.
Remove twigs and weak branches to boost blooming!
