Rich mid-pink shade with a subtle silvery sheen. - historic, portland rose - very strongly scented, noticeable from a distance rose - classic damask character
– Award-winning Heritage rose with pedigree
– Large, very double, cup-shaped pink blooms
– Very strong classic damask fragrance
– Bushy, upright growth for borders and beds
– Hardy to USDA zone 4b, reliably winter-tough
– Special feature: Celebrated in the WFRS Old Rose Hall of Fame and honoured with the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Dedicated owners – Enjoyable everyday garden life
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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COMTE DE CHAMBORD – pink historic Portland rose - Robert & Moreau
Fragrance lovers value this historic Portland rose for its richly perfumed, classic damask scent that hangs in the air around a front door or seating area, while its very double, mid‑pink blooms bring romantic cottage‑garden charm in early summer. Once‑flowering, it concentrates its display into a memorable flush, making seasonal maintenance straightforward with one main deadheading session and light shaping. The bushy, upright habit and mid‑green foliage form a neat, balanced shrub that fits well into small beds, borders and around‑the‑house plantings, coping reliably even in breezier gardens and typical British weather with good general care. As an own‑root plant it offers reassuring longevity, rebuilding from its base after harder pruning and settling into a stable structure over the years. In its first season it focuses on roots and establishment, by the second on stronger shoots, and by the third it shows its full ornamental value as a well‑formed, classically styled heritage feature.
Freshly opened Comte de Chambord bloom in rich mid-pink.
Colour states of Comte de Chambord side by side.
Closed bud of Comte de Chambord, showing a deep rich pink tone with a subtle silvery tint.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The concentrated early-summer flush of full, mid-pink flowers creates a traditional welcome beside paths or gateways, with a tidy, bushy outline that suits small domestic plots and limited-maintenance front gardens, especially for the beginner.
Cottage-style mixed border
Very double, cupped blooms and mid-green foliage blend easily with perennials and grasses, giving relaxed cottage character while the upright shrub form prevents the planting from looking untidy, ideal for visually driven gardeners who like a classic look with manageable care needs.
Near seating or terrace
The very strong damask fragrance carries on still evenings, so placing the shrub near a bench, patio or back door turns everyday use of the garden into a sensory experience without extra work, appealing to those who prize scent and atmosphere over complex plant collections personally.
Small group planting (1–3 shrubs)
Planting two or three shrubs at the recommended spacing forms a rounded, coherent feature that anchors a family garden bed; own-root plants mature into long-lived, stable bushes that cope well with normal British wind and rain without elaborate supports for the busy home gardener.
Specimen in lawn or gravel
Used singly at specimen spacing, it reads as a distinct historic accent, with its bushy, upright structure easy to mow or rake around; the once-a-year main flowering makes care predictable, suiting those who want impact from a single rose rather than a large collection owner.
Lightly shaded town garden
Good partial shade tolerance allows planting where houses or fences limit sun, such as side returns and small urban plots; in these positions the colour remains fresh and the plant forms a reliable framework, helping city dwellers enjoy roses despite less-than-ideal sites urbanites.
Seasonal cutting for the house
The long-stemmed, very double blooms with strong, traditional perfume lend themselves to a few special cuts for vases, giving indoor enjoyment from a garden shrub that otherwise needs only routine deadheading, attractive to busy people who want occasional home-grown flowers indoors.
Long-term heritage rose feature
As an own-root, hardy shrub it can be pruned more firmly when needed and still regenerate, making it a sound long-term choice for a permanent heritage corner, with its development from establishment to full form rewarding patient, design-conscious family gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-duet – Combine with tufted hairgrass and creeping thyme around a path for a soft, romantic cottage look – ideal for homeowners wanting gentle movement and easy groundcover.
Heritage-focus – Plant a single shrub in a small circular bed edged with low box to highlight its historic character – suited to those who enjoy clear, formal structure with minimal daily upkeep.
Pastel-border – Mix with pale foxgloves, catmint and white campanulas for a restrained pastel scheme – perfect for lovers of calm, cohesive colour in modest-sized borders.
Textured-backdrop – Set against smoke bush and other dusky-leaved shrubs so the pink flowers stand out – appealing to design-led gardeners who like strong contrasts without high maintenance.
Fragrant-corner – Place near a bench with lavender and thyme underplanting to create a scented sitting area – ideal for busy families who want a defined spot for relaxation rather than complex planting.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Comte de Chambord, historic Portland rose from the Heritage collection; old garden rose, Dowager class. Trade name Comte de Chambord – Robert & Moreau; unregistered cultivar in formal registers.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France around 1858 by André Robert and François Moreau from ‘Duchesse de Portland’ × ‘Baronne Prévost’; introduced by Moreau-Robert, Angers, in 1863 and widely adopted as a classic Portland.
Awards and recognition
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993) and is listed in the World Federation of Rose Societies Old Rose Hall of Fame (2022), confirming long-term garden and collector value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 80–130 cm in both height and spread, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and relatively sparse prickles, forming a rounded, easily maintained outline.
Flower morphology
Very double, cupped flowers with more than 40 petals, produced in clusters on a shrub framework; large blooms 7–10 cm across in their main flush, with limited self-cleaning so deadheading is recommended.
Colour data and phenology
Rich mid-pink with a subtle silvery sheen (RHS 57C–57D), deep pink in bud and pearlescent when opening; fades to softer pastel pinks in heat, holding fresher colour in cooler weather during its single main bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, classic damask fragrance, noticeable from a distance around the plant; the packed double form reduces pollen access, so it is grown primarily for scent and display rather than for pollinator support.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally poor due to the dense doubleness of the flowers; where formed, hips are small to medium, around 14–23 mm, ovoid, red, and of modest ornamental interest compared with the main flowering.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −29 to −32 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish zone 5). Disease performance is generally moderate, with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, and some susceptibility to rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders and specimen use, with moderate maintenance needs. Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil; water in dry spells. Grows well in ground, or in large containers of at least 40–50 litres.
COMTE DE CHAMBORD offers richly scented historic flowers, a manageable bushy habit and dependable, long-rooted own-root endurance, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a romantic yet practical rose for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
COMTE DE CHAMBORD – pink historic Portland rose - Robert & Moreau
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name was given in honour of Henri d’Artois (1820–1883), a claimant to the French throne, known as the "Comte de Chambord".
Competition and Show Awards:
Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit (1993); World Federation of Rose Societies – Old Rose Hall of Fame (2022); American Rose Society – multiple Dowager Queen title (1998–2005)
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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