LINE RENAUD – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte
After a windswept walk collecting shells, imagine sitting down with tea behind a living coastal windbreak, where deep pink blooms and fragrance bring instant refreshment yet your gardening tasks stay pleasantly simple. This Romantica® hybrid tea offers large, exhibition-style flowers on a compact, bushy plant that fits comfortably into small family gardens and sheltered Cornish or Devon verandas, coping well with blustery days and salty air drifting in from the sea. In a 40–50 litre container or a well-drained border, its own-root form builds a discreet, long-term framework, and, with natural endurance, fragrance, colour, compact habit, cutting potential, container suitability, coastal resilience and reliable remontancy, it matures from establishing roots in the first season to fuller shoots in the second and a truly settled, elegant presence by the third year.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Small family front garden by the coast |
Compact, upright growth and dense foliage make it easy to place near paths and front doors without overwhelming the space, while its tolerance for blustery, salty conditions suits exposed coastal streets in Cornwall or Devon – ideal for the time‑pressed homeowner |
| Sunny veranda in a large container |
A 40–50 litre pot allows its roots to anchor and moisture to be managed reliably, so you enjoy repeated flushes of deep pink blooms and fragrance with only modest pruning and feeding – a comfortable option for the busy veranda‑gardener |
| Cutting patch for home arrangements |
Long, straight stems with large, very double flowers make it excellent for vases; planting a small group gives a steady supply of classic, perfumed roses for the house across summer – rewarding even for the casual flower‑lover |
| Feature rose beside the seating area |
The very strong, classic rose scent carries on still evenings, so a single specimen near a bench or patio can transform everyday tea breaks into a quietly indulgent ritual, particularly appreciated by the scent‑orientated beginner |
| Romantic border with perennials |
Its saturated deep pink colour holds well in sun and partners beautifully with silver foliage and soft grasses, creating a calm, seaside feel around family lawns without constant replanting – well suited to the relaxed garden‑planner |
| Wind-sheltered corner in heavy clay soil |
Once drainage is improved, the robust own‑root framework and bushy habit give long‑term structure and reliable flowering, so after initial soil preparation there is little more than seasonal trimming for the practical clay‑gardener |
| Informal coastal rose-and-grass scheme |
Its resilient, upright shape and dense, glossy leaves hold their form between ornamental grasses, while the strong scent and steady flowering soften the look of shingle or gravel, pleasing the coastal‑style enthusiast |
| Single statement rose near an entrance |
Repeat flowering and a naturally tidy, bushy outline give a dependable, long‑lived welcome, so you invest once in an own‑root plant that regenerates and remains ornamental for years – reassuring for the value‑conscious buyer |
Styling ideas
- Sea‑Veranda Retreat – Place one plant in a 50 litre tub with silvered decking furniture and sea kale for a breezy, coastal feel – perfect for veranda owners who want fragrance with very little fuss
- Romantic Shingle Border – Set LINE RENAUD among Festuca and soft pink Gypsophila for a hazy, seaside look – ideal for those seeking long‑season colour beside gravel paths
- Teatime Feature Corner – Flank a bench with a pair of bushes in large containers so scented blooms frame your daily tea break – suited to homeowners who like easy, high‑impact focal points
- Cutting‑Garden Row – Plant a short row with generous spacing to harvest long‑stemmed, deep pink flowers all summer – appealing to beginners who enjoy simple, home‑grown bouquets
- Coastal Front‑Door Welcome – Combine a single specimen with low lavender and Allium for structure and scent near the entrance – a good choice for busy families wanting a neat, long‑lived greeting
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIclusif, marketed as Line Renaud Romantica; also known as Dee‑Lish for exhibition. Part of the Romantica collection, supplied here as an own‑root, 2‑litre garden plant. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International in France before 2004, from ‘Aachener Dom’ crossed with (‘Louis de Funès’ × ‘Graham Thomas’); introduced commercially in 2006 through Meilland. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated for fragrance and flower quality, including Bagatelle Fragrance Award, Le Rœulx Gold Medal and Fragrance Award, Buenos Aires Gold Medals, plus ADR classification in Germany from 2013. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright shrub reaching around 100–140 cm high and 65–85 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and plentiful thorns; forms a compact, vertical accent suitable for borders and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double, cup‑shaped blooms with over 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems. Remontant habit with abundant second flush, giving repeated display through the main summer season in good conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, saturated pink with a warm tone; buds dark purplish‑pink, opening to vivid deep pink, edges slightly paler. Colour holds well even in strong sunlight, only gently lightening as flowers age on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, classic rose fragrance noticeable from a distance; richly perfumed blooms intended primarily for ornamental and cut‑flower use, with densely double petals that limit access for pollinating insects. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional ovoid hips, 10–14 mm across, in a clear red shade (RHS 40A); decorative but not typically a dominant feature, as repeat flowering and deadheading often reduce hip formation in most gardens. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4). Disease resistance is variable, with pronounced susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust and moderate sensitivity to black spot. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with improved drainage; suit 45–85 cm spacing depending on use. Requires regular watering in dry spells and consistent plant protection, plus deadheading as spent blooms do not self‑clean. |
LINE RENAUD Romantica combines compact, wind‑tolerant growth, sumptuous fragrance and repeat deep‑pink flowering in a long‑lived own‑root form, making it a thoughtful choice for a coastal‑style family garden or veranda you plan to enjoy for years.
