DUCHER 1845 – red hybrid tea rose – Ducher
Created in France to celebrate a historic rose garden, DUCHER 1845 combines classic hybrid tea elegance with reliable garden performance that suits today’s busy households. Large, high‑centred blooms unfold in a deep, velvety crimson colour with a subtle purple undertone, ideal if you want a traditional red rose that looks refined rather than brash. Each flower carries a fragrance of strong, fruity sweetness that holds well on the plant and in the vase, so you can enjoy it both outdoors and as a cut flower. The upright, bushy habit sits comfortably in small beds and front gardens, slotting into classic cottage-style borders without demanding complicated pruning. As an own‑root plant it offers reassuring longevity, rebuilding from its base if ever cut back hard and settling into a balanced shape over time. In a typical British family garden it copes well with cool, damp spells and blustery coastal weather when planted in well‑drained soil. Repeat flowering from early summer to autumn keeps the display going with only moderate maintenance, while sturdy stems are excellent for cutting and arranging indoors. With sensible watering and feeding, you will see strong root development in the first year, fuller top growth in the second, and by the third season DUCHER 1845 reaches its full ornamental impact as a dependable, easy‑to‑handle focal point in the garden.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden feature rose |
The upright, bushy shrub shape and moderate height make this rose ideal for a smart yet welcoming front garden accent, giving structured form without overwhelming a small space; its reliable rebloom keeps entrances presentable for beginners. |
| Small mixed bed with perennials |
Deep velvety red flowers with a subtle purple cast blend well with greys, whites and soft blues, pairing beautifully with plants such as thyme, dwarf wormwood and white verbena for an easy, classic cottage mix that flatters aesthetes. |
| Cut flower corner near the house |
High‑centred, long‑stemmed blooms in an exhibition‑type form and rich red colouring are well suited to cutting, providing elegant, strongly scented stems close at hand for the house, rewarding those who enjoy arranging with homeowners. |
| Specimen shrub in a small lawn or gravel circle |
Planted singly at the recommended wider spacing, the neat, erect shrub structure and dark glossy foliage give this rose enough presence to stand alone, creating a simple focal point that suits low‑maintenance gardeners. |
| Short hedge or row along a path |
At closer spacing it forms an even, flower‑laden line, with moderate prickliness discouraging shortcutting while still being manageable to tend, ideal for edging paths or drives that need a tidy yet decorative boundary for families. |
| Part‑shade border beside buildings or fences |
Its tolerance of partial shade lets you use it where sun is limited for part of the day, still giving good flowering as long as drainage is sound and air movement is reasonable, which benefits urban and courtyard owners. |
| Raised bed or improved heavy-clay border |
Best performance comes with decent drainage, particularly on heavier British soils; in raised beds or well‑amended borders the own‑root plant establishes reliably and copes with cool, damp, occasionally windy conditions typical of many UK sites. |
| Large container on terrace or patio (40–50 litres+) |
In a generous, well‑drained container the compact, upright habit and continuous flowering provide long‑season colour and scent near seating areas, while the own‑root growth and moderate care needs remain manageable for busy urban residents. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage – Combine with soft pinks, whites and lavender, plus thyme and dwarf wormwood, to create a relaxed cottage feel with rich red highlights – ideal for romantically inclined homeowners.
- Formal – Plant in a symmetrical pair by the front door or along a path, underplanted with low box or thyme, for a restrained, structured entrance – suited to lovers of classic order.
- Scented – Group three plants near a bench or terrace, with fragrant herbs and evening-scented perennials, to maximise the strong fruity perfume – perfect for evening garden users.
- Contemporary – Set singly in a large charcoal or stone container with gravel mulch and minimal companions, letting the velvety red blooms provide a bold colour accent – attractive to modern, time-poor gardeners.
- Family – Use as a focal point in a small lawn island or play-friendly border, mixing in easy perennials for a long-season, low-fuss display – great for busy family gardens.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea shrub rose marketed as DUCHER 1845 – red hybrid tea rose – Ducher; current trade name Ducher 1845 Hybrid tea rose Ducher; part of the Hybrid tea rose collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Fabien Ducher at Roseraie Ducher, Châteauneuf, Loire, France; introduced and registered in 2014, commemorating the 170th anniversary of the Ducher Rose Garden founded in 1845. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 80–110 cm in height and 65–95 cm spread, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a compact, tidy garden bush. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high‑centred hybrid tea flowers, typically solitary on stems; 26–39 petals with pointed buds, providing a classic cut‑rose form and good individual bloom impact in the garden or vase. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep velvety red with a faint purple undertone; buds blackish burgundy, opening scarlet and deepening to rich crimson, then maturing to muted cherry red with paler edges; remontant with abundant repeat flowering. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long‑lasting fruity sweet fragrance typical of scented hybrid teas; blooms carry their scent well outdoors and when cut, making the variety suitable for fragrance-focused beds and cutting gardens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally sets small, bright red spherical hips about 10–14 mm in diameter; hips are mainly ornamental and not produced in great abundance, adding discrete late-season interest when present. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); resistant to powdery mildew and black spot with moderate rust susceptibility, generally showing average disease resistance under garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in moderately fertile, well‑drained soil with regular feeding and watering; suitable for beds, specimen planting, hedging and cutting; plant 50–90 cm apart depending on use, allowing 3–3.8 plants per m² in massed schemes. |
DUCHER 1845 offers rich velvety red blooms, strong fruity fragrance and reliable repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for a enduring, characterful garden rose.
