SOURIRE DU HAVRE – salmon‑orange hybrid tea rose – Panozzo
With its warm salmon-orange blooms and neat hybrid tea form, SOURIRE DU HAVRE brings a sense of coastal refreshment to compact family gardens and verandas. This own-root rose establishes steadily, giving you reassuring stability and a long-lived, dependable display without complex care. Its upright, bushy habit and glossy foliage make it an excellent anchor in shingle beds or on breezy patios, where it copes well with blustery conditions and carefully managed, improved drainage on heavier soils. Repeating from early summer, the elegant, very double blooms offer reliable colour for cutting or admiring in situ, even when space is limited. In a large container of at least 40–50 litres, it forms a tidy centrepiece beside sea kale, Festuca or lavender, echoing a salty, windy, sunny promenade. As an own-root plant, it can quietly regenerate after stress, building a lasting framework over the seasons. Think of year one as building roots, year two as shaping shoots, and year three as your full coastal garden impact.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Small coastal front garden bed |
The compact, upright habit and dense, glossy foliage make SOURIRE DU HAVRE easy to place in modest front gardens, providing reliable colour without taking over paths or parking areas. Its own-root longevity means the planting matures gracefully for years, rewarding patient, low-input gardeners and beginners. |
| Wind-exposed shingle border |
Well-branched growth and medium disease resistance help this rose cope with open, breezier situations where shelter is limited; partnered with good soil preparation, it settles securely and structures the planting, even where careful drainage is needed on heavier coastal soils for homeowners. |
| Large container on seaside veranda |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, SOURIRE DU HAVRE forms a tidy, upright focal point with repeat salmon-orange flowering, ideal beside outdoor seating. Own-root resilience supports recovery if watering is uneven, maintaining structure and bloom potential for busy veranda gardeners and urbanites. |
| Cutting patch for hybrid tea blooms |
The long-stemmed, solitary flowers and very double rosette form make this cultivar well suited to cutting, providing elegant stems for vases and teatime tables. Remontant flowering offers multiple flushes per season, so a small row can supply regular bouquets for hobby florists and enthusiasts. |
| Feature rose in mixed family border |
Its medium height and bushy, upright structure allow SOURIRE DU HAVRE to sit comfortably among perennials and grasses, where the warm salmon-orange tones blend with silvers, blues and creams. Own-root durability supports a long-lasting focal shrub for evolving family spaces and planners. |
| Informal rose grouping with lavender |
Planted at recommended spacing, several bushes create a low, cloud-like drift of colour that partners naturally with lavender and coastal grasses. With moderate care and simple seasonal pruning, they give a soft, romantic look that still fits practical, easy-going gardens and beginners. |
| Clay-improved coastal back garden |
Where heavier soils are carefully improved and drainage ensured, this rose offers a structured, upright presence that stands up to typical rain and wind on exposed plots, maintaining form and colour. Own-root plants provide reassuring staying power for pragmatic, weather-conscious gardeners. |
| Specimen rose near seating area |
Positioned close to a terrace or bench, SOURIRE DU HAVRE gives an intimate view of its subtly changing salmon-orange tones and refined hybrid tea shape. Steady development from root-building to full display supports a calm, predictable feature for relaxed evenings and contemplative owners. |
Styling ideas
- Harbour-Edge Veranda – Place SOURIRE DU HAVRE in a 50-litre tub with sea kale and blue Festuca to echo a refined quayside mood – ideal for coastal-style veranda owners.
- Shell-Path Welcome – Line a short gravel path with widely spaced plants, underplanted with low thyme, to guide guests towards the door – suited to small front-garden homeowners.
- Sunset Tea Corner – Position a single bush beside a bistro set, paired with lavender in terracotta, for evening tea amongst glowing salmon-orange blooms – perfect for busy urban gardeners.
- Soft Coastal Hedge – Create a loose hedge at 50 cm spacing, weaving in ornamental grasses, to filter breezes while keeping sightlines open – good for family gardens near the sea.
- Romantic Cutting Strip – Dedicate a narrow bed with SOURIRE DU HAVRE and pale annuals for easy-access cutting through summer – appealing to hobby florists and beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Modern hybrid tea rose; registered as PANaldap, marketed as SOURIRE DU HAVRE hybrid tea rose PANaldap, a premium bronze-rated cultivar for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Bernard Panozzo, Star de Doué, France; introduced and registered in 2011, distributed initially by Pétales de Roses and Star de Doué for European garden markets. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plant 80–110 cm tall, 60–85 cm wide, with dense, dark glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a well-filled, balanced shrub under routine pruning. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, solitary, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals; classic hybrid tea exhibition form ideal for cutting, with reliable remontant flowering and abundant second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm salmon-orange base with pink-edged petals; buds intense orange-salmon, opening to softly shimmering tones that gradually fade to creamy pinkish-orange with peach overtones. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Sweet, fruity fragrance of very faint strength; scent is present but discreet, making it suitable for seating areas where a subtle, non-dominant perfume is preferred. |
| Hip characteristics |
Sparse, occasional hips; small ovoid fruits 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red when ripe, adding a modest seasonal accent but not a primary ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to approximately –26 to –23 °C, RHS H7, USDA Zone 5b, Swedish Zone 4; medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under typical garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 50–60 cm apart, or 90 cm as specimen; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and regular watering in containers. |
SOURIRE DU HAVRE offers compact structure, repeat salmon-orange flowering and dependable own-root resilience for years of relaxed coastal-style gardening, making it a thoughtful choice if you favour lasting beauty with modest effort.
