A delicate, smoky lavender-lilac shade with silvery pink tones. - nostalgia rose - medium strength, clearly scented rose - damask tea scented
– Smoky lavender-lilac blooms with silvery sheen.
– Reliable remontant flowering with generous repeats.
– Bushy shrub habit, ideal for beds and pots.
– Medium damask tea fragrance, clearly noticeable.
– Excellent resistance to powdery mildew, black spot, rust.
– Special feature: Multi-award-winning rose at Gifu Rose Trials 2016, including Japan Rose Society President’s Prize and Gifu Gold Medal.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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LE CIEL BLEU – purple-pink-hued nostalgia rose - Kimura
This romantic shrub rose brings a refined cottage-garden look to ordinary family plots, with nostalgic, cupped blooms in a lavender-lilac mist that deepen in cool spells and soften in warm weather. Its bushy habit forms a gently rounded shrub that fits beautifully into front gardens and mixed borders, while medium-sized, double clusters flower repeatedly from early summer onwards. Bred by Kimura in Japan, this premium gold-rated variety is admired for its reliable health, good resistance to common fungal problems and relatively low maintenance needs, even where damp weather and fungal pressure are frequent. Medium-strength damask-tea fragrance adds another layer of charm near paths and seating, and own-root plants settle into British gardens with reassuring stability, building a durable framework that copes well with ordinary winters. In its 2‑litre pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL pot it is easy to handle, straightforward to plant and anchors securely even in exposed, breezier locations where strong winds can test a new shrub. Within a few seasons, as your planting matures, this adaptable rose becomes a quietly reliable presence in beds, borders and larger containers. With sensible watering and simple, annual light pruning, it rewards beginners and enthusiasts alike with a long, graceful display that feels both classic and individual.
Le Ciel Bleu shows a cupped, double bloom form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The bushy, rounded habit makes it easy to position as a single feature near the front door or along a path, forming a tidy, upright presence without complex pruning techniques – ideal for the style-conscious beginner.
Romantic cottage-style border
Lavender-lilac blooms with a silvery sheen blend naturally with perennials and grasses, giving a soft, romantic look that echoes classic cottage borders without demanding intensive upkeep – perfect for the time-pressed homeowner.
Small group planting (3–5 shrubs)
Planted at the recommended distances, three to five shrubs create a cohesive, flowering block that reads as one well-designed feature, simplifying planning for modest gardens – reassuring for the non-technical gardener.
Low-maintenance family bed
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust means ordinary feeding and watering are usually sufficient, reducing the need for sprays and detailed monitoring – well suited to the busy urban family.
Season-long colour anchor in mixed planting
Remontant, clustered flowering gives repeated waves of blossom, helping the border keep structure and colour between other plants’ peaks, so the garden looks cared-for even when you do very little – helpful for the casual planter.
Scented seating-area companion
Medium-strength damask tea fragrance is noticeable without being overpowering, making it a comfortable choice beside benches or patios where you sit close to the plant – attractive for the scent-aware visitor.
Large container on terrace or drive
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, its moderate height and bushy structure are easy to manage, offering a refined rose presence where borders are limited, provided watering is regular – convenient for the hard-surface gardener.
Weather-resilient feature in exposed plots
Sturdy, own-root growth develops a well-anchored framework over its first years, giving a stable shrub that copes steadily with coastal breezes and frequent rain, even where fungal problems are common – supportive for the climate-conscious owner.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE DRIFT – Combine with foxgloves and tall delphiniums for a layered, nostalgic border where its lavender-lilac clusters knit the scheme together – ideal for lovers of romantic cottage gardens.
CALM ENTRANCE – Use a single shrub near the front door, underplanted with low mounds of catmint or hardy geraniums, for a tidy yet welcoming first impression – suited to busy homeowners wanting quick impact.
SOFT SCREEN – Plant a loose row at hedging distance along a path or drive, allowing the bushy habit to form a gentle summer screen – good for those wanting definition without harsh formality.
PATIO ACCENT – Grow in a generous 50‑litre pot with trailing thyme or lobelia at the base to soften the container edge – perfect for small-plot gardeners making the most of paved spaces.
EVENING SEAT – Position near a favourite bench with pale companions such as white campanula or soft grasses so flowers and fragrance can be enjoyed up close – appealing to those who prize quiet, reflective corners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Le Ciel Bleu Romantic Rose Kimura; shrub nostalgia rose in the Romantic Rose collection, verified cultivar authenticity, premium gold quality rating for garden performance.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Japan in 2012 by Takunori Kimura; introduced after 2017 by Rosa Orientis with Japanese plant variety protection registered in 2017 under number 26128.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated at the Gifu Rose Trials 2016, including Japan Rose Society President’s Prize, Gifu Gold Medal, Governor’s Prize and multiple Certificates of Merit.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub 100–160 cm high and 80–130 cm wide with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a rounded, balanced garden shrub.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cupped flowers with 26–39 petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant with a reliable second flush providing repeated ornamental display through the season.
Colour data and phenology
Smoky lavender-lilac with silvery pink tones; ARS code m, RHS 76C–76D; colour deepens in cool weather and softens in heat, giving nuanced shades from bud to full bloom and fade.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible damask tea scent; fragrance noticeable at close range, especially in still, mild weather, adding sensory depth without overwhelming nearby seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical orange-red hips, approximately 8–13 mm in diameter; relatively few form due to the double flower structure, so ornamental value is mainly from blooms.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates summer heat with watering in long dry spells; hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C, suitable for USDA zone 6b.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny site with ordinary garden soil; plant 60–110 cm apart depending on use; low maintenance if watered and fed reasonably, with simple annual shaping prune in late winter.
LE CIEL BLEU offers nostalgic lavender-lilac blooms, good disease resistance and a manageable bushy habit on a long-lived own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for an easy yet characterful garden rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LE CIEL BLEU – purple-pink-hued nostalgia rose - Kimura
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Japan Rose Society President’s Prize – Gifu Rose Trials (2016); RNRS Certificate of Commendation/Merit – Gifu Rose Trials (2016); Gifu Gold Medal (2016); Gifu Certificate of Merit (2016); Gifu Prefecture Governor’s Prize (2016)
Pollinator Attraction:
The flowers are not very attractive to pollinators because a semi‑double to double flower form and limited stamen accessibility restrict insects' access to pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered variety whose white blooms partially conceal the stamens, so it only attracts pollinators to a limited extent and is primarily ornamental.
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.
