ROSE GAUJARD – pink-white hybrid tea rose - Gaujard
Imagine stepping out after rain along a narrow garden path, the pavements still glistening and the air washed clean, while Rose Gaujard stands upright in your London front garden, its two-toned pink-and-cream blooms catching soft light and coping calmly with blustery, damp weather in smaller, breeze-exposed urban plots. This classic hybrid tea brings balance to compact spaces: one well-placed shrub in a 40–50 litre container or narrow border can deliver an elegantly structured focal point, a steady supply of long-stemmed cut flowers, and a quietly ordered look that suits family homes. As an own-root plant, it settles in steadily, building strong roots for the first year, then fuller shoots and finally, by the third season, a mature display that feels enduring and sustainable in a rainwater-wise, low-fuss city garden where you want beauty without complex routines.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Narrow London front garden border |
The upright habit and 100–140 cm height make a single plant an elegant vertical accent beside a path or bay window, giving structure without overwhelming a small plot; ideal for a tidy, classic look for the busy urban gardener |
| Feature rose in a 40–50 litre container |
In a large pot this hybrid tea forms a neat, glossy green column of foliage topped with long-stemmed flowers, perfect where soil is poor or paved over, and easy to combine with water-saving drip irrigation for the sustainability-minded owner |
| Cut-flower corner in a family garden |
Long, straight stems and large, full blooms make it reliable for vases; a small cutting bed near the back door allows regular harvesting without spoiling the overall display, suiting the home flower arranger |
| Formal front-garden focal point |
Planted as a single specimen at 100 cm spacing, its dense, glossy foliage and bicolour flowers create a smart, composed centrepiece that pairs effortlessly with low lavender or nepeta edging, suiting the orderly design lover |
| Small, rainwater-managed urban bed |
This rose handles cool, damp conditions and wind reasonably well when drainage is improved, fitting into a mixed planting that channels roof run-off into soil rather than paving, matching the needs of the climate-conscious gardener |
| Hybrid tea grouping in a front hedge line |
At 55–65 cm spacing, a short row forms a low, rose-filled screen that softens railings or a low wall while still looking neat from the pavement, a good option for the street-facing homeowner |
| Mixed border with long-season colour |
Remontant flowering provides waves of blooms across summer, weaving dependable colour among perennials such as sage, agastache and catmint, supporting an evolving display appreciated by the weekend gardener |
| Durable, long-term planting in heavy clay soil |
Once established as an own-root shrub with careful initial soil preparation and added drainage, it offers years of stable performance and easier rejuvenation pruning, making sense for the long-view planner |
Styling ideas
- Terraced-Elegance – Line a short London front path with Rose Gaujard underplanted with low nepeta to give a soft, scented welcome – ideal for homeowners wanting a composed yet romantic first impression
- Balcony-Focal – Grow one plant in a 50-litre frost-proof container with trailing thyme, using stored rainwater for irrigation – perfect for urban residents turning a small balcony into a green retreat
- Cutting-Corner – Create a dedicated cut-flower strip with Rose Gaujard and Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ so you can harvest stems while still enjoying border colour – suited to hobby florists at home
- Formal-Classic – Combine a pair of these roses flanking the front door with clipped box or low evergreen St John’s wort for a structured, traditional entrance – great for lovers of timeless style
- Clay-Revival – In a renovated clay bed, mix Rose Gaujard with drought-tolerant sage and gravel mulch for better drainage and reduced weeding – helpful for beginners improving challenging soils
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose cultivar GAUmo, marketed as ROSE GAUJARD – pink-white hybrid tea rose - Gaujard; exhibition name Rose Gaujard, hybrid tea group, verified cultivar authenticity for eleanorROSE ORIGINAL 2-litre. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jean-Marie Gaujard in Lyon, France, 1957, from a seedling of ‘Peace’ × ‘Opera’; introduced by Gaujard Créations, reflecting classic mid‑twentieth‑century hybrid tea breeding traditions. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly regarded exhibition rose: Lyon Gold Medal 1957, Lyon Plus Belle Rose de France 1957, and RNRS Gold Medal 1958, confirming long-standing ornamental and show-bench value. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plant 100–140 cm tall and 70–110 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles; spent blooms need deadheading, favouring a neat, managed garden style. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very full, solitary hybrid tea blooms with over 40 petals, cup-shaped and medium‑centred on long stems; remontant, with a generous second flush suitable for cutting and repeat display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Two-toned pink and cream-white flowers: vivid pink centres and edged margins, paler outer zones with silvery sheen; colour softens to salmon-butter tones in strong sun, giving evolving visual interest. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is classically rosy yet very weak and barely perceptible, so the cultivar is chosen more for its refined colour, flower form and cutting qualities than for strong scent in the garden. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderate numbers of bright red, spherical hips 10–14 mm across, adding late-season detail if some flowers are left un-deadheaded and lightly extending visual interest into autumn. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from good air circulation and basic, preventative care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; space 55–100 cm depending on use, water during prolonged drought, and deadhead regularly; own-root plants allow easier rejuvenation and reliable long-term structure. |
ROSE GAUJARD – pink-white hybrid tea rose - Gaujard offers classic exhibition-quality blooms, repeat flowering and long-term reliability in an own-root form that suits thoughtful gardeners seeking enduring structure and beauty.
