MAURICE UTRILLO – pink‑yellow tea‑hybrid rose – Delbard
Bring a touch of coastal glamour to your garden with MAURICE UTRILLO, a striped hybrid tea rose whose painterly red, cream and yellow blooms look luminous against shingle, pebbles and weathered timber. Bred by Delbard, its upright structure and dense dark foliage stand up well where gardens meet sea breezes, giving reassuring stability and charm in exposed plots while still suiting compact family spaces. Long, elegant stems offer generous cutting material for vases, and the semi‑double cups repeat flower reliably through the season, even in changeable coastal summers. As an own‑root plant it promises dependable longevity, quietly thickening year by year for a stable display without complicated care. In the first years you will see roots establishing, then shoots building, and by the third season a full impact of colour and form. A mild, fruity perfume adds gentle freshness to a sunny veranda, while the clustered flowers give abundant colour from a single bush, especially when given good drainage in heavier soils and thoughtful summer watering. In a large 40–50 litre container or a small coastal border, this rose creates a vivid focus for relaxed afternoons after a windswept walk.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Coastal veranda in 40–50 litre containers |
The upright habit and dense foliage suit a single feature rose in a large pot, giving height without overwhelming a compact veranda. Good drainage in a roomy container helps manage heavy rain and salt‑tinged winds along exposed coasts, ideal for the coastal‑style beginner. |
| Small front garden focal point |
Eye‑catching striped flowers draw attention from the street while the plant remains compact enough for narrow beds or gravel strips. Regular deadheading keeps a neat appearance in visible areas and encourages further flowering, suiting the busy homeowner. |
| Mixed border with grasses and sea‑themed perennials |
Its painterly blooms contrast beautifully with sea kale, Festuca and low Lavandula, creating an informal, breezy look. Medium maintenance means occasional checks for black spot and timely watering, still manageable for the hobby gardener. |
| Cutting patch for home arrangements |
Long, straight stems and large, showy flowers perform well in vases, offering a steady supply of distinctive striped blooms through the summer. Own‑root growth supports a reliable long‑term cutting plant, rewarding the creative flower‑lover. |
| Family seating corner wind‑filter |
The bushy, glossy foliage forms a leafy screen that softens breezes around a sitting area without needing hedge‑style clipping. Moderate height gives privacy at chair level, making it practical for the family garden owner. |
| Feature rose in a shingle or gravel bed |
Stone or shingle mulches echo a coastal atmosphere and show off the dramatic flower colours while helping with surface drainage around the roots. This simple layout minimises weeding and suits the low‑maintenance seeker. |
| Specimen near a sunny house wall |
Planted with adequate spacing, the upright plant uses reflected warmth from brick or stone to extend flowering, useful in cooler or wind‑exposed areas. Occasional support and pruning are straightforward tasks for the confident beginner. |
| Paired planting on either side of a path or gate |
Two matching bushes create a balanced entrance, with repeat flushes welcoming you home across the season. Medium disease resistance and own‑root resilience mean they settle in and improve with age, reassuring for the long‑term planner. |
Styling ideas
- Painterly Promenade – Set MAURICE UTRILLO in gravel with sea kale and blue Festuca for a Cornish‑style shingle walk – perfect for coastal‑theme enthusiasts
- Veranda Vases – Grow one bush in a 50 litre pot by the back door for easy cutting of striped stems – ideal for relaxed home florists
- Sunset Corner – Combine with soft pink Phlox subulata and silvery containers to echo late‑day seaside light – suited to evening tea drinkers outdoors
- Gallery Gateway – Plant a matching pair by a path or gate, under‑planted with low lavender for scent and structure – good for symmetry lovers
- Breezy Nook – Place near a bench, backed by dark fencing so foliage and flowers pop, forming a light wind‑filter – made for compact family seating spots
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELstavo, marketed as Maurice Utrillo in the Les Roses de Peintres collection; premium gold rated own‑root plant for garden use and cutting. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Georges Delbard in France, registered 2004 and introduced after 2004 by Pepinières & Roseraies Georges Delbard; parentage not disclosed by the breeder. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised on the show circuit with a Certificate of Merit at Lyon in 2000 and a prestigious Gold Medal at Rose Hills in 2005 for flower quality and novelty. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea, about 85–120 cm tall and 70–95 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns, forming a well‑filled, elegant garden bush over time. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi‑double, cupped blooms with 17–25 petals, large‑flowered and borne mainly in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flush when regularly deadheaded and well watered. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bright red base heavily striped butter‑yellow and creamy white; buds deep burgundy with yellow tones, opening to carmine and cream, with some fading and softer striping in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, fresh and fruity scent noticeable at close range rather than across the garden; semi‑double form gives limited pollen access, so it is only partially attractive to pollinators. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually sparse due to the flower form; when present, ellipsoidal orange‑red hips about 10–15 mm in diameter may appear late season but are not a main ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, hardy to around −21 to −18 °C and USDA 6b, with medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; appreciates supplementary watering during extended dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well‑drained soil; recommended spacings 50–90 cm depending on use, with planting densities around 3.2–3.7 plants/m² for massing; respond to regular deadheading and light pruning. |
MAURICE UTRILLO offers painterly striped blooms, reliable repeat flowering and a compact, upright form on a durable own‑root plant, making it a cultured choice for long‑lasting colour in a small coastal‑style garden.
