GUIGNOL – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Orard
Step towards a front garden that feels both balanced and quietly luxurious with ‘Guignol’, a deep-pink hybrid tea rose bred in France for generous, high-centred blooms on an upright, compact habit. Each flower opens in classic exhibition form, ideal for cutting, while the rich, even colour holds well in typical UK weather with showers and breezes softening summer heat and humidity. Planted in a sunny bed or a substantial 40–50 litre container, this own-root rose establishes steadily, then rewards you with medium-sized, repeat-flowering blooms and a clearly perceptible, traditional rose fragrance. Over time its own-root strength supports a longer-lived, resilient plant that can regenerate from the base, giving stable ornamental value and making it a thoughtful choice for low-fuss, rainwater-conscious city gardens that still want a touch of drama.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Sunny front-garden focal point |
The upright, compact stature and dense dark foliage create a neat, vertical accent by a path or doorway, while medium-sized, high-centred blooms give reliable structure without overwhelming a small space – especially suited to the time-poor homeowner. |
| Cut-flower corner in a family garden |
Hybrid tea form and long, straight stems make ‘Guignol’ excellent for cutting, so you can take deep-pink, classically shaped flowers indoors throughout the season, enriching everyday living spaces for the enthusiastic but busy flower-lover. |
| Large container on terrace or balcony (40–50 L+) |
In a generously sized pot with good drainage, this upright rose offers elegant colour and scent close to seating areas, while own-root resilience supports long-term use in containers for the practical urban balcony-gardener. |
| Small rose border with simple maintenance |
Medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance mean routine deadheading and occasional protection are usually enough for sustained flowering, suiting those wanting a smart border with limited spare time, such as the relaxed weekend gardener. |
| Rainwater-conscious front garden on heavier soil |
The dense root system of an own-root plant helps anchor the soil and cope with typical British showers and wind where heavier ground benefits from careful drainage, appealing to the eco-aware city-front gardener. |
| Feature rose among low, drought-tolerant perennials |
Moderate heat tolerance allows planting with lavender, nepeta or sage, where mulching and shared watering regimes support a coherent, sustainable scheme, ideal for those planning resilient plantings like the forward-thinking planner. |
| Long-term structural rose in a compact plot |
Own-root growth offers the potential for regeneration from the base if pruned harder in later years, supporting a longer planting life and stable shape, which helps value-conscious owners aiming for enduring structure, such as the practical small-garden owner. |
| Graduated three-year garden improvement plan |
This own-root rose focuses first on root establishment, then stronger shoots, before reaching full ornamental presence in about the third year, suiting patient gardeners looking for steady results, notably the thoughtful beginner gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Parisian-porch – Pair ‘Guignol’ with clipped Ilex crenata and gravel for a chic, low-clutter front step – ideal for design-conscious terrace owners.
- Cutting-border – Line a sunny path with a short row of plants spaced for easy picking of stems – perfect for those who love fresh house flowers.
- Balcony-bouquet – Grow one specimen in a 50-litre container with trailing nepeta to soften the pot edge – suited to balcony gardeners wanting fragrance near seating.
- Colour-contrast – Combine with Gaillardia x grandiflora and silver foliage to highlight the deep-pink blooms – great for bold gardeners who enjoy strong summer colour.
- Calm-corner – Underplant with soft grasses and pale perennials to let the rose provide the main structure – appealing to beginners seeking a restful, easy-care space.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as ORAbrica, marketed as Guignol Hybrid tea rose ORAbrica; approved exhibition name ‘Guignol’ within the Hybrid Tea group for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Pierre Orard at Roseraies Orard, Feyzin, France, from unknown parentage; introduced and registered in 2019 as a modern hybrid tea rose with exhibition-style, deep-pink flowers. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright habit, around 80–110 cm tall and 40–60 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage with moderate prickles; weak self-cleaning so spent blooms generally need regular deadheading by hand. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, high-centred, double blooms with approximately 26–39 petals; solitary on stems, remontant with a particularly abundant second flush, suited to cutting and classic hybrid tea display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep-pink buds open to rich, bright pink flowers, RHS 57B outer and 65C inner; colour lightens slightly in strong sun yet generally holds well, with rosy-salmon tones before gently fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable classic rose scent, pleasant but not overpowering, making it suitable for seating areas, doorways and regular indoor use as a cut flower without becoming cloying. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually low due to the very double blooms, though occasional small ellipsoid orange-red hips, about 10–14 mm in diameter, may develop and offer modest seasonal interest in late season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b); tolerates heat reasonably but needs water in prolonged drought; medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust in typical garden settings. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; suitable as a border, solitary or container specimen; medium maintenance, benefits from deadheading and occasional plant protection for optimal performance. |
Guignol Hybrid tea rose ORAbrica offers compact structure, refined cut flowers and classic fragrance in a durable own-root form; a considered option if you are planning a long-lived, elegant feature.
