Lavande Parfumée – mauve-lilac bedding floribunda rose (Dorvand)
Lavande Parfumée is a floribunda bedding rose for gardeners who value fragrance, classic cottage charm and an easy, reliable display around the home. Its cool-toned mauve-lilac blooms with a silvery sheen appear in generous clusters, providing a soft, romantic colour accent that blends beautifully with perennials and ornamental grasses. Bred by Dorieux and awarded in Paris for its perfume, it offers a consistently strong rosy scent and abundant repeat flowering through the season. As an own-root plant in a manageable 2-litre pot, it is simple to establish, forming a naturally bushy shrub that fits comfortably into front gardens and small borders. Over the first three years it steadily builds roots, then top growth, before reaching full ornamental effect, so you can plan for long-term balance in a family garden exposed to wind and rain where you prefer dependable, medium-care maintenance rather than intensive work. With thoughtful pruning it remains attractively compact, while its premium selection and authentic naming give confidence for gardeners seeking long-lived, characterful bedding roses.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden feature shrub |
With its bushy 85–115 cm habit and cool mauve-lilac clusters, Lavande Parfumée creates a tidy yet expressive focal point beside paths, gates or bay windows. Regular deadheading is straightforward and keeps the plant in flower for months, suiting appearance‑conscious front‑garden enthusiasts homeowners |
| Perfumed seating-area border |
The very strong, long‑lasting rosy fragrance is ideal beside benches, patios or small terraces, where even a light breeze carries the scent. Repeating flushes mean reliable summer perfume without complex care regimes, appealing to those who value sensory enjoyment more than technical gardening beginners |
| Small group planting in cottage beds |
Planted in groups of three to five at the recommended spacing, the floribunda form knits into a softly rounded, colour‑coordinated drift that echoes traditional cottage schemes. Own‑root plants gradually build a resilient framework for long‑term, low‑stress displays that please style‑focused but time‑limited gardeners |
| Mixed border with grasses and perennials |
The harmonious mauve-lilac tone and mid‑green, matt foliage blend well with ornamental grasses and classic border perennials, giving a balanced, layered look. Over successive seasons its stable size and structure make planning combinations easier for design‑interested, small‑garden owners |
| Cut flowers for the house |
Medium, full, cup‑shaped blooms with 26–30 petals and a strong scent make charming cut flowers. Stems are long enough for small vases or mixed cottage-style arrangements, so a single shrub supplies regular, personal-use bunches without needing a dedicated cutting border for busy families |
| Low informal hedge or path edging |
At 40–60 cm spread and recommended hedge spacing of 35 cm, Lavande Parfumée can edge paths or separate garden areas in a loose, flowering line. The consistent height and repeat flowering give a gently structured look that feels ordered but not formal, ideal for relaxed, everyday‑use gardens |
| Containers and large patio pots |
In a well-drained container of at least 40–50 litres, this bushy floribunda performs reliably if watered and fed regularly. Its compact, upright structure and repeat flowering make it suitable for patios or small paved gardens where ground planting is limited, serving urban and balcony‑style spaces |
| Exposed or weather-prone family gardens |
Medium hardiness, dense foliage and a sturdy bush form give reassuring stability where plots are open to wind and frequent rain, provided soil drainage is reasonable and summer watering is available. This makes planning easier for practical, low‑complexity front and back gardens used by active households |
Styling ideas
- COTTAGE CLUSTER – Plant three shrubs in a loose triangle with catmint and white campanulas to echo traditional cottage gardens – ideal for lovers of soft, romantic schemes.
- FRONT-DOOR FOCUS – Position a single plant by the path with low box or lavender to frame the entrance – suited to homeowners wanting a welcoming, scented approach.
- GRASSY HARMONY – Combine with Hakonechloa and airy verbena for a light, textural border where mauve blooms float above foliage – for design-conscious small‑garden owners.
- SCENTED PATIO – Grow in a 50‑litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the base for fragrance at seating height – perfect for balcony and patio users.
- EVENING BORDER – Mix with pale pink roses, white gaura and silvery herbs so the silvery‑mauve petals catch evening light – appealing to those who enjoy after‑work garden time.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose, shrub type; registered as ‘Dorvand’, marketed as Lavande Parfumée. Part of the Bedding rose collection, with premium gold cultivar quality and verified authenticity. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by François Dorieux II at Roseraie Dorieux, France; breeding completed 2006, introduced and registered 2007. Parentage unknown; selected for colour harmony and strong fragrance. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly regarded for fragrance: Bagatelle, Paris – Coupe du Parfum, Rose la plus parfumée, and Choix des Enfants, all awarded in 2007, signalling proven garden and sensory appeal. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub to about 85–115 cm tall and 40–60 cm spread, with dense, mid‑green, matt foliage and moderate prickles. Forms a rounded, balanced outline suitable for borders and small groups. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, full, cup-shaped blooms with 26–30 petals and slightly frilled edges, carried in clusters. Repeat flowering with a notably abundant second flush, from early summer to autumn. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cool mauve‑lilac with silvery sheen; RHS 76A outer, 76C inner. Buds open from darker tones to lighter, opalescent lilac; colour lightens in strong sun, retaining richer purplish hues in cooler spells. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, long-lasting fragrance of rosy character, recognised in major trials. Scent is noticeable at a short distance in still air, enhancing paths, terraces and seating areas throughout flowering. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation generally poor due to the full, double flowers; only occasional small hips up to around 4 mm may develop, so decorative or wildlife value from hips is minimal for this cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, hardy approximately to −18 to −21 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Disease resistance medium to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from basic preventative care and good airflow. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well‑drained soil; moderate heat and drought tolerance if watered during prolonged dry spells. Ideal spacing 35–70 cm depending on hedging, groups, or solitary planting. |
Lavande Parfumée offers richly scented, repeat-flowering mauve-lilac clusters on a compact, long-lived own-root shrub that settles in reliably over time, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, characterful family gardens.
