PASCALI® – white hybrid tea rose - Lens
Bring a sense of coastal calm to your garden with PASCALI®, a classic white hybrid tea that suits smaller family plots and breezy verandas where reliable structure and gentle colour matter more than fussy upkeep. Planted in well-prepared soil it establishes steadily, its upright habit giving you neat lines that sit beautifully behind shingle, sea-kale and silvery grasses, while the high‑centred blooms add an elegant, almost shell‑like poise to seating areas. Own‑root plants offer reassuring longevity, quietly regenerating if weather or life gets in the way of regular pruning. In the first year it concentrates on roots, the second on stronger shoots, and by the third season you see its full ornamental character, with remontant flowering and a long display. Medium maintenance and good disease resistance mean only occasional checks and deadheading, and its softly scented blooms are ideal for cutting and enjoying indoors after a walk along the shore, while its solid framework stands up well to coastal winds and careful water management on heavier clay.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda containers (40–50 L+) |
The upright growth and moderate spread sit neatly in larger pots, giving a clean white focal point without overwhelming railings or seating. Own‑root vigour supports long-term use in generous containers, suiting balcony and veranda beginners. |
| Sunny mixed border in family garden |
Remontant flowering brings repeat flushes through the season, so even smaller borders gain lasting interest from shell-like buds opening to pure white flowers. With average care and simple deadheading, it rewards hobby gardeners and time‑pressed homeowners. |
| Coastal, wind-exposed planting strip |
An upright, well-anchored frame and moderately dense foliage cope with breezier sites when soil is prepared for drainage and careful watering, helping it stand firm and flower steadily in spots that face frequent gusts and salty, wind‑blown conditions. |
| Small front garden feature rose |
The formal high-centred blooms and clear white colour read well from the pavement, offering a tidy, understated statement with little fuss. Own‑root resilience supports a long-lived “signature” plant for style‑conscious but busy urban gardeners. |
| Cutting patch near patio |
Large, pointed-budded flowers on straight stems are ideal for vases, letting you harvest classic white roses for the house without specialist techniques. Continuous summer cutting encourages new buds, delighting relaxed, beauty‑loving garden enthusiasts. |
| White and pastel “girly” bed with perennials |
The soft ivory-white blooms pair gracefully with pink lupins and airy calamint, building a romantic, seaside‑inspired palette. Its repeat flowering underlines seasonal continuity, appealing to those who favour pretty, coordinated planting schemes. |
| Low-maintenance park or shared garden corner |
Medium disease resistance to black spot and powdery mildew reduces intervention, while own‑root plants recover better from occasional neglect. With basic feeding and pruning, it keeps its form and flowers, ideal for lightly tended communal spaces. |
| Clay-based, improved beds in new-build plots |
Once soil is loosened and enriched for drainage, its upright habit and manageable height help structure young gardens on heavier ground, while dependable remontant flowering builds confidence for those learning to garden on challenging soil. |
Styling ideas
- Seaside Veranda Calm – Position a single plant in a 50–60 L container with light-toned gravel mulch and a low Festuca border for a breezy coastal feel – ideal for busy veranda owners wanting easy elegance.
- Girly Shell Border – Combine PASCALI® with Lupinus ‘Gallery Pink’ and pale ornamental grasses to echo seashell tones and soft textures – perfect for those creating a romantic, feminine corner by the patio.
- White Windbreak Ribbon – Plant a loose row along a shingle path to form a gentle wind-filtering line of white blooms – suited to coastal-style lovers who need structure without heavy hedging.
- Tea-and-Roses Nook – Use one or three plants behind a small bistro set, underplanted with Calamintha for a scented, informal tea spot – appealing to homeowners who like simple, peaceful seating areas.
- Clay Garden Upgrade – In improved clay beds, mix with sea kale and lavender to blend coastal planting cues with reliable structure – great for new-build gardeners learning how to manage heavier soils.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, ARS exhibition name ‘Pascali’, registered cultivar LENip. Offered here as PASCALI® – white hybrid tea rose – Lens, in a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre own‑root container format. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Louis Lens in Belgium from ‘Queen Elizabeth’ × ‘White Butterfly’. Introduced and registered in 1963 by Lens Roses, becoming a widely recognised white hybrid tea around the world. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated: RNRS Certificate of Merit and The Hague Gold Medal (1963), Portland Gold Medal (1967), All-America Rose Selections (1969), and Rose Hall of Fame World’s Favourite Rose (1991). |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage. Typical height 95–125 cm with 75–105 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and a tidy, vertical silhouette suited to beds and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Fully double, high-centred, pointed-budded blooms in classic exhibition style. Around 26–39 petals, solitary on stems, large-flowered (about 7–10 cm), with very good performance as both garden and cutting rose. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Uniform white with an ivory tint; buds greenish-white, opening creamy at the base and pure white at edges. Colour holds well with minimal fading, blooms taking on only a faint beige tone as they age in sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Softly scented with a mild, slightly sweet rose character rather than a powerful perfume. Best appreciated at close range or in cut stems placed indoors, complementing rather than dominating other garden scents. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally produces ellipsoidal rose hips about 10–14 mm across, in a clear orange-red shade; hips are generally incidental to the display, as the variety is typically deadheaded to prolong flowering. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Medium overall disease resistance; usually resists black spot and powdery mildew, with rust possible in some seasons and sites. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; benefits from improved clay. Water regularly in prolonged dry spells, feed annually, and deadhead for repeat bloom. Recommended spacings range from 55 to 100 cm depending on use. |
PASCALI® – white hybrid tea rose - Lens offers upright form, repeat flowering and enduring own-root resilience for a long-lived, easy-care feature, making it a thoughtful choice if you want a clear, classic white rose.
