Pure snow-white petals with a vivid carmine-red edging. - hybrid tea rose - very weak, barely noticeable-scented rose - rosy character
– Large, elegant high‑centred blooms for cutting.
– Distinctive white petals with vivid carmine‑red edge.
– Upright, tall habit for striking specimen planting.
– Medium disease resistance, black spot resistant.
– Award‑winning Hybrid Tea with multiple medals.
– Special feature: Premium gold cultivar, ideal for high‑impact garden displays and bouquets.
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IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ – white-red tea-hybrid rose - Delbard
In a classic British front garden or compact border, IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ offers elegance, structure and season-long colour without demanding specialist skills. This tall, upright hybrid tea forms a tidy, well-shaped bush that carries large, exhibition-style blooms, ideal for those who like to cut a few stems for the house as well as enjoy a smart, formal look outdoors. The snow-white petals edged in vivid carmine-red create a distinctive contrast that reads clearly from the pavement and pairs beautifully with cottage-style perennials in small groups of 1–5 plants. As an own-root rose, it settles deeply, giving reassuring longevity and dependable regrowth after pruning, even where soils hold winter wet and benefit from thoughtful drainage in raised beds. Medium disease resistance, especially to black spot, supports low-key maintenance in busy family gardens, while its remontant habit provides repeat flowering through the season so a simple “plant and enjoy” approach remains realistic over the long term.
Glossy dark green foliage of Impératrice Farah™ hybrid tea rose.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden focal point near the entrance
The tall, upright habit and clearly defined two-tone blooms give an immediate, formal presence beside a front door or gate, keeping the space smart without needing complex design. Best suited to those who like a neat, welcoming approach, especially homeowners
Small mixed bed with cottage-perennial companions
Its striking white-and-red flowers stand out amongst looser perennials, while the moderate foliage density allows underplanting with hardy geraniums and cranesbills for an easy cottage look. Ideal for gardeners who prefer soft, romantic combinations, particularly beginners
Cutting corner for home bouquets
Large, high-centred, solitary blooms on long, upright stems make this variety excellent for cutting, giving classic hybrid-tea form indoors with minimal effort. A good choice for those who enjoy arranging garden flowers at home, especially aesthetes
Specimen rose in a modest lawn or gravel patch
Planted alone with 1 m spacing, its strong vertical outline and showy bicolour flowers create a clear focal plant that looks deliberate without needing a full border around it. Well suited to small gardens where one statement shrub is desired by urbanites
Row or loose hedge along a path or drive
Regular spacing at 50–60 cm produces a rhythmic line of upright bushes, giving both structure and repeated blooms through the season with only light shaping and deadheading. A practical option for those wanting tidy definition of boundaries, particularly families
Rose bed in gardens with challenging soil
As an own-root plant it gradually builds a robust framework that copes well once established, especially when planted in improved soil or raised beds to reduce issues from heavy, winter-wet ground. Reassuring for those working with less-than-ideal conditions, especially improvers
Large container on patio or terrace
Grown in a pot of at least 40–50 litres, its vertical habit and show-bench flowers give height and refinement on terraces, provided watering is consistent in dry spells. This suits busy people who want impact close to seating areas, especially balcony-owners
Long-term rose feature for maturing gardens
Own-root growth supports a stable, long-lived bush that responds well to regular pruning, gradually building presence year after year with reliable repeat flowering and manageable health needs. Appealing for those planning a lasting garden framework, especially planners
Styling ideas
COTTAGE BORDER ACCENT – Combine in a small group with Geranium macrorrhizum and softly mounding perennials for a relaxed cottage feel with a formal floral highlight – ideal for style-conscious beginners
FORMAL ENTRANCE PAIR – Plant two specimens flanking a path or doorway to frame the approach with upright structure and bold bicolour blooms – suited to homeowners seeking classic curb appeal
PAVED-PATIO FEATURE – Place one rose in a 50-litre terracotta container with low, trailing herbs or cranesbills to soften the base for an elegant seating-area focus – perfect for busy urban gardeners
LINEAR DRIVE BORDER – Use a loose row spaced at 60 cm, underplanted with low evergreen groundcover, for a simple, repeatable design that looks tidy year-round – good for low-maintenance family gardens
HOME CUTTING PATCH – Dedicate a sunny corner to 3–5 plants for a steady supply of straight-stemmed, exhibition-type blooms for vases indoors – attractive to rose lovers who enjoy arranging flowers
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as DELivour, marketed as Impératrice Farah™ hybrid tea rose, exhibition category cut-flower tea-hybrid, ARS exhibition name Impératrice Farah.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard in France, 1986; introduced commercially in 1992 by Delbard / Georges Delbard SA, parentage not recorded, developed for high-quality garden and cutting use.
Awards and recognition
Gold medal, Rome 1992, plus eight additional international competition awards, confirming strong exhibition value and reliable garden performance across varied trial conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright hybrid tea shrub 130–170 cm tall, 70–95 cm spread, moderately dense dark green glossy foliage, well-branched with dense prickles, overall suited to beds, borders and cutting.
Flower morphology
Large, double, high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, mainly solitary on stems, remontant with a strong second flush, classic cut-flower exhibition form.
Colour data and phenology
Snow-white ground colour with vivid carmine-red margins (RHS 53A, 155D); red edges fade to pale pink, white becomes creamy yet remains light; flowers hold colour well in garden conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with a light rosy character only faintly detectable; grown primarily for visual impact, flower form and colour contrast rather than for strong scent in the garden.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally low due to fully double blooms; where present, small oval to egg-shaped orange-red hips 10–14 mm across provide light seasonal interest late in the year.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium overall disease resistance; good black spot resistance, moderate to powdery mildew and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) with normal care.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny, open sites with fertile, well-drained soil; moderate care level with regular watering in drought and some plant protection; ideal spacing 50–100 cm depending on hedge, mass or specimen use.
IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ offers showy bicolour blooms, strong upright structure and reliable repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners planning a lasting feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
IMPÉRATRICE FARAH™ – white-red tea-hybrid rose - Delbard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
White bud with carmine-red tip and edges and greenish sepals.
Newly Opened Flower:
White-based petals with a narrow, intense carmine-red edge.
Full Bloom:
A wide, radiant carmine-red band along the edges of the white petals is prominent.
Before Fading:
The red edging fades to a pale pink, while the white ground colour acquires a subtle creamy hue.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the carmine-red margin gradually fades to a pale pink, the white ground colour becomes slightly creamy; the light ground colour remains well retained.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double, high‑centred blooms with limited access to the stamens make it less attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially obscure the stamens, so its pollinator‑friendliness is limited; it is primarily an ornamental variety.
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
