ATLAS™ – white-pink hybrid tea rose - Delbard-Chabert
Effortless to grow and rewarding to live with, ATLAS™ brings classic hybrid tea elegance into everyday gardens without demanding specialist care. Its upright, compact habit fits comfortably into small beds, front gardens and near-entrance borders where you want a refined focal point that stays within bounds. Large numbers of bicoloured blooms in white and vivid pink appear reliably through summer in strong flushes, offering a long season of colour even in mixed plantings. Bred for modern gardens, it combines ornamental value with reassuring disease resistance, so foliage remains attractive and dark green with minimal spraying. As an own-root plant it develops a naturally balanced bush that regenerates well after pruning and can give decades of stable performance. In British conditions it copes reliably with cool, damp spells and typical garden humidity, provided the soil drains reasonably well. Flowers are ideal for occasional cutting for the house, yet the semi-double form still allows some pollinator activity in a family-friendly setting. You can expect a steady development arc, with roots establishing in the first year, the framework building in the second, and full ornamental value emerging by the third, making this a thoughtful long-term choice for understated, romantic front gardens. Its discreet, classic rose fragrance adds a final, quietly luxurious touch around paths and seating areas.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden feature rose |
ATLAS™ forms a neat, upright bush that sits well beside paths, doorways and bay windows without overwhelming smaller spaces. Its manageable height and spread make it easy to integrate into typical suburban front gardens while keeping maintenance light for the beginner |
| Small mixed border with perennials |
The compact, well-branched framework slots easily into perennial borders, giving vertical interest and repeat colour without casting excessive shade. Reliable health means it holds its foliage well among herbaceous plants, suiting cottage-style mixes for the busy gardener |
| Season-long colour in family beds |
Good repeat flowering provides several waves of colour across the season, so beds never look bare for long. Semi-double blooms open freely, and the plant responds well to ordinary deadheading, offering ongoing display with simple routines for the homeowner |
| Easy-care rose for low-intervention gardens |
With strong resistance to black spot, rust and powdery mildew, ATLAS™ is suitable where you prefer minimal spraying and straightforward care. Its robust health supports long-term planting plans and sustainable schemes that still feel decorative for the eco-conscious |
| Classic cutting rose for the house |
The elegant hybrid tea form and striking white–pink bicolour make attractive short-stemmed cut flowers for casual arrangements. A mild, delicate fragrance suits indoor use, providing an occasional luxury without dedicating a whole bed solely to cut roses for the aesthete |
| Long-lived structural rose in established borders |
As an own-root plant, ATLAS™ gradually builds a well-anchored shrub that can be renewed by pruning without losing its character. This regenerative habit supports long-lived borders where you want reliable structure and colour from the same planting for the long term planner |
| Coastal or exposed suburban sites |
The sturdy, upright growth and dense foliage cope well where gardens experience regular breezes and unsettled weather, giving a composed look even on blustery days with reliable performance in sites that regularly face wind and rain for the coast-dweller |
| Large containers on patios (40–50 litres+) |
Its controlled size and upright habit suit roomy containers of at least 40–50 litres, where roots can develop steadily and the bush will remain balanced. This makes it practical for paved front gardens or patios needing vertical colour for the urbanite |
Styling ideas
- Porch Welcome – Pair ATLAS™ with low lavender or nepeta and a tidy box edging by the front path for a calm, orderly entrance – ideal for time-pressed homeowners wanting quick kerb appeal
- Cottage Ribbon – Thread a short row through a mixed border of foxgloves, hardy geraniums and campanulas to create a romantic, repeat-flowering line – suited to cottage-garden enthusiasts who like soft structure
- Patio Classic – Grow one plant in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and white lobelia for a refined, compact display – perfect for small paved gardens and balconies
- Family Focal – Use three plants in a shallow triangle beside a lawn, underplanted with low ornamental grasses, to create an easy-to-mow, tidy focal point – good for busy families
- Sustainable Border – Combine with disease-resistant shrubs, such as compact dogwoods and tough ornamental grasses, for a long-lived, low-spray border – aimed at gardeners planning resilient plantings
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELkort, marketed as Atlas™ Hybrid tea rose DELkort; ARS exhibition name Atlas; consumer product name ATLAS™ – white-pink hybrid tea rose - Delbard-Chabert. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by André Delbard-Chabert in France from ‘Chic Parisien’ × ‘Provence’; introduced and registered in 1966 by Delbard (Georges Delbard SA) as a garden and exhibition hybrid tea. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, compact bush 70–95 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; suited to front borders, small groups and container cultivation in larger pots. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double hybrid tea blooms with 13–25 petals, small-flowered (around 0.5–1.5 inches), borne singly on stems; cup-shaped flowers with slightly ruffled edges and good repeat flowering through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
White-based petals with vivid pink margins, ARS pb; RHS 57C outer, 60A inner; magenta-pink on opening, deepening to ruby with violet tinge; good colour retention with minimal fading in strong sunlight. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate, classic rose scent of mild strength, noticeable at close range without being overpowering; suitable near entrances, windows or seating areas where a discreet, refined fragrance is preferred. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderate numbers of spherical orange-red hips, approximately 7–10 mm in diameter; ornamental in late season and useful for naturalistic plantings, though usually removed in gardens focused on repeat bloom. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, hardy approximately to –21 to –18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); good resistance to black spot, rust and powdery mildew, supporting low-spray, easy-care cultivation in typical UK garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best at 35–60 cm spacing depending on use, 6.3–7.2 plants/m² for massing; prefers well-drained soil with regular moisture and feeding; remove spent blooms and prune annually to maintain shape and vigour. |
ATLAS™ offers compact structure, reliable repeat flowering and strong disease resistance as an own-root rose that settles in for the long term, making it a thoughtful choice if you want dependable colour without complex care.
