FERDINAND PICHARD – pink historic perpetual hybrid rose - Tanne
Historic FERDINAND PICHARD brings classic garden character to small and medium family plots, with upright, bushy structure that settles well even in changeable, breezy, rain‑washed British gardens. Its creamy pink, crimson‑striped blooms appear repeatedly through summer, offering reliable flowering clusters for borders and cutting, while the strong, long‑lasting scent adds real fragrance around seating areas and paths. As an own‑root shrub it establishes steadily, forming a durable, regenerating bush that rewards simple care over many years, following a natural rhythm of root building in the first season, stronger shoot growth in the second, and full ornamental impact by about the third year.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front garden focal shrub |
The upright, bushy habit and stripy, old‑rose flowers give instant period character near the front door, while own‑root growth builds a long‑lived, reliable presence with only moderate pruning and feeding needed for beginners. |
| Small cottage‑style mixed border |
Remontant flowering with a plentiful second flush brings repeated colour through the season, blending well with perennials and cottage favourites so the border looks busy and full without complex succession planning for the busy. |
| Lightly shaded side garden |
Suitable for partial shade, it will still flower and scent paths or side returns where sun is limited, allowing you to use awkward, between‑house spaces effectively without having to redesign the whole garden as an owner. |
| Traditional hedge or informal boundary |
Planted at hedge spacing, the moderately thorny, upright framework gradually knits into a lightly screening, flowered line that anchors itself well even in exposed, wind‑ and rain‑prone spots for the practical gardener. |
| Cutting corner or rose bed |
Large, full, scented blooms on substantial stems make excellent cut flowers, so a small group in a bed or dedicated cutting corner can supply vases indoors over many weeks for the scent‑loving household. |
| Feature planting in parks or larger lawns |
The medium maintenance needs and robust shrub form suit park‑style planting or a single specimen in lawn, where dependable structure and colour are more important than high‑input show‑bench perfection for the relaxed planner. |
| Own‑root long‑term rose border |
As an own‑root plant it builds its shape in situ, recovering well from harder pruning and adverse weather while remaining true to type, which supports stable, low‑fuss long‑term borders for the thoughtful collector. |
| Large container near seating |
In a generously sized container of at least 40–50 litres with regular watering and feeding, its strong fragrance and striking colouring bring historic charm and scent close to terraces and benches for the patio‑focused gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑doorway – Place as a single shrub by the front path, underplant with Erigeron karvinskianus for a soft, tumbling edge – ideal for lovers of romantic, picture‑postcard fronts.
- Striped‑border – Repeat three plants along a mixed border, weaving in pink foxgloves and white campanulas to echo the stripes – for gardeners who enjoy gentle coordination without strict formality.
- Heritage‑hedge – Create an informal boundary line, interspersed with lavender and catmint for colour contrast and understorey scent – suited to those wanting privacy with a traditional feel.
- Scented‑seat – Plant in a large container beside a bench, combined with low Ajuga reptans in the pot’s shade – perfect for anyone who values evening fragrance in a compact space.
- Cutting‑corner – Group three to five plants in a small bed, edged with Sedum acre to keep a neat outline while providing stems for the vase – for home florists who like easy, repeat cutting.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
FERDINAND PICHARD – Hybrid Perpetual, historic perpetual hybrid rose, Historical rose group; current trade name: Ferdinand Pichard Heritage rose Tanne; unregistered variety with ARS exhibition name Ferdinand Pichard. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Rémi Tanne, France, circa 1921; parentage unknown; introduced by Eugène Turbat & Cie in 1921 as a Hybrid Perpetual with classic striped flowers and strong scent. |
| Awards and recognition |
Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993); Best Old Garden Rose, Rosexpo Montréal (1999); American Rose Society “Victorian Certificate” in 1998, 2000 and 2001. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub, about 120–180 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy light to mid‑green foliage and moderate prickliness on shoots and main stems. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, full, cup‑shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, typically borne singly; remontant, with a strong main flush and plentiful second flowering, but weak self‑cleaning so deadheading is recommended. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pale pink base with vivid carmine‑red striping; colour may fade and striping blur in strong sun; buds deep pink with marbling, opening to creamy pink, then paler raspberry streaks as flowers age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long‑lasting, classic rosy fragrance typical of heritage Hybrid Perpetuals; primarily ornamental, with double flowers limiting stamen access and offering only modest value for pollinating insects. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small ovoid hips, around 12–18 mm diameter, orange‑red when ripe; hips are not usually a prominent ornamental feature compared with the striking striped flowers. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (RHS H7; USDA 4b; Swedish Zone 5); powdery mildew resistant, with moderate susceptibility to black spot and rust; benefits from regular watering in drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best at 110–200 cm spacing, depending on hedge or specimen use; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control, regular deadheading, feeding, and mulching in typical UK gardens. |
FERDINAND PICHARD offers repeat striped blooms, strong fragrance and a durable own‑root shrub for long‑term borders and containers, making it a thoughtful choice if you favour classic roses with manageable care.
