GRÄFIN BETTINA – pink hybrid tea rose – Delbard
Step out after the rain into a front garden edged with perfume, where each high‑centred bloom of GRÄFIN BETTINA holds a classic tea‑rose elegance above neat, upright growth. Bred by Delbard and supplied in our own‑root 2‑litre format, it is designed for long, low‑effort enjoyment in small urban plots and narrow London terraces. Its strong, lasting fragrance makes every pass along the path feel like a quiet moment of balance, while the compact habit and mid‑green foliage give reliable structure with minimal upkeep. Own‑root plants offer reassuring longevity, regenerating well after pruning and settling steadily: roots in year one, generous shoots in year two, and full ornamental value by year three, even in exposed spots that bring frequent wind and rain to your everyday walkway.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Front‑of‑house feature by the path |
The strong, classic scent and high‑centred pink blooms create a welcoming, perfumed route to the front door without demanding expert care or intensive pruning knowledge, perfect for a tidy London terrace entrance – ideal for the busy urban gardener. |
| Statement rose in a compact flower bed |
Its upright, medium height and moderately dense foliage form a clear vertical accent, adding shape and contour to small beds while leaving space for lower perennials, giving structure in all seasons with minimal shaping – well suited to the design‑conscious homeowner. |
| Container planting on balcony or patio |
In a 40–50 litre peat‑free container, GRÄFIN BETTINA performs as a refined, movable focal point, with strong fragrance at nose level and simple seasonal care limited mainly to watering and occasional deadheading – attractive for the space‑limited balcony owner. |
| Low‑maintenance rose for partial shade |
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it can be placed where houses or neighbouring buildings limit direct sun, still producing well‑formed, scented blooms across the season with only basic feeding and pruning – reassuring for the shady‑garden beginner. |
| Weather‑resilient choice for exposed sites |
Robust disease resistance and solid winter hardiness help the plant stay healthy where wind and wet conditions are common, meaning fewer chemical interventions and a more sustainable, resilient rose that remains ornamental – beneficial for the coastal‑region gardener. |
| Cut‑flower source for the home |
Originally selected as an exhibition‑type hybrid tea, its long stems, pointed buds and long‑lasting scent make it excellent for cutting, allowing you to bring its classic pink blooms indoors regularly without spoiling the garden display – rewarding for the home flower arranger. |
| Long‑term, stable feature planting |
As an own‑root rose, GRÄFIN BETTINA does not rely on a graft union, so it tends to live longer, regrow evenly from the base after harsh winters or pruning, and keep its character over years with straightforward annual maintenance – ideal for the long‑view planner. |
| Sustainable, low‑intervention city planting |
Strong resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, together with moderate water needs and reliable flowering, supports a rainwater‑fed, low‑chemical front garden where maintenance remains light even when frequent wind and soft rain sweep across the plot – reassuring for the eco‑minded beginner. |
Styling ideas
- Terrace Welcome – Plant GRÄFIN BETTINA in a narrow front bed flanking the path, underplanted with lavender and low nepeta to frame the doorway in scent and soft movement – perfect for fragrance‑loving city dwellers.
- Balcony Salon – Grow a single plant in a 50‑litre container with peat‑free compost, surrounding the base with trailing thyme for a neat, scented edge – ideal for balcony owners wanting a refined focal point.
- Formal Accent – Use two or three plants at recommended spacing in a symmetrical bed, edged with box or evergreen herbs to highlight the rose’s upright, exhibition‑style blooms – suited to homeowners seeking classic structure.
- Soft Pink Border – Combine with airy perennials such as salvia, gaura and ornamental grasses so the high‑centred blooms rise above a loose, naturalistic understorey – attractive to gardeners favouring relaxed elegance.
- Cutting Corner – Dedicate a small, sunny square to GRÄFIN BETTINA with easy companions like sage and catmint, allowing regular stem cutting without leaving gaps in the family garden – ideal for home florists.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose; registered as Deljumb, traded as GRÄFIN BETTINA (Great Perfumes collection). Also listed as Deljumb in professional catalogues; exhibition‑type, high‑centred tea form. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Georges Delbard, France, around 2007; introduced after 2009 by Pépinières & Roseraies Georges Delbard. Selected for strong fragrance, refined hybrid tea form and garden suitability. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, medium‑tall bush reaching around 85–115 cm high and 50–70 cm wide. Moderately dense, slightly glossy mid‑green foliage with moderate prickles; forms a tidy, structural presence in beds. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, high‑centred hybrid tea blooms with 40+ petals, typically borne singly on stems. Large flower size with pointed buds, good for cutting; repeat‑flowers with a generous second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Overall pink impression, deeper raspberry tones in the centre. Buds open salmon‑coral pink, then soften to porcelain pink and finally to powdery cream with near‑ivory margins as the bloom ages. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, classic rose fragrance of long duration, noticeable along paths or when cut for the vase. Scent quality is a key breeding feature, placing it within Delbard’s Great Perfumes collection. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally low due to very double flowers; occasional small, spherical hips 10–14 mm across may form, colouring orange‑red (RHS 42A) and adding modest late‑season interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust under garden conditions. Winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b), suitable for most UK regions with standard care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in fertile, well‑drained soil; tolerates partial shade. Space 45–90 cm depending on use. Ideal for beds, specimens, containers and cutting; maintain with light pruning and regular deadheading. |
GRÄFIN BETTINA brings classic fragrant blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long‑lived own‑root stability to compact gardens and containers, a thoughtful choice if you seek lasting elegance with modest day‑to‑day care.
