Deep, full red shade with a subtly velvety surface. - hybrid tea rose - strong, noticeably scented rose - spicy, tea-like aroma
– Deep ruby-red blooms with velvety sheen.
– Strong, spicy tea-like fragrance.
– Robust upright habit with dense dark foliage.
– Strongly repeat-flowering for long display.
– Excellent as an elegant cut flower.
– Special feature: Public prize winner at Barcelona’s International New Roses Competition (2015).
Origin guarantee – Proportional arrangement
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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SIMONE VEIL – red hybrid tea rose – Orard
Elegant and classically shaped, SIMONE VEIL brings richly scented, ruby-red blooms to compact front gardens and borders, offering reliable repeat flowering on an upright, well-proportioned bush that suits small spaces. Its velvety hybrid tea flowers are borne mostly in clusters, ideal for cutting, so you can enjoy its fragrant character indoors as well as in the garden. As an own-root plant it settles steadily, building a long-lived, well-branched structure that recovers more easily from winter or pruning, a quiet advantage in exposed or windy British plots. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on shoots, and by the third delivers its full ornamental potential. With regular watering, light deadheading and simple seasonal pruning, this dependable rose fits effortlessly into tidy, low-fuss cottage-style settings around the home.
High-centred, very double blooms of Simone Veil.
Simone Veil in the late flowering phase, with ruby-red blooms turning slightly more crimson.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The upright, compact habit and classic high-centred blooms make SIMONE VEIL an ideal single or small-group feature near the front door, offering strong structure without overwhelming a modest space; a dependable choice for beginners.
Small rose bed by the patio
Strong repeat flowering and medium-sized, very double blooms ensure colour returns through the season beside seating areas, with light deadheading keeping the display tidy and encouraging further flushes; rewarding for busy-owners.
Cutting patch in a family garden
Long-stemmed, high-centred hybrid tea flowers with a strong, spicy tea-like fragrance lend themselves to vases, allowing you to cut regularly while the bush re-flowers, bringing indoor enjoyment from a small planting space for home-stylists.
Mixed cottage-style border
The deep ruby-red, velvety flowers combine beautifully with foxgloves, hostas and pale perennials, giving a romantic, traditional feel while the dark foliage provides contrast and structure through the season for cottage-lovers.
Container on a sunny terrace
Its moderate height and upright growth make it well suited to a large 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, where regular watering and feeding support repeat flowering and a neat outline, practical for paved spaces and balcony-gardeners.
Near paths in exposed sites
A dense, moderately thorny framework and well-anchored own-root system help the bush stay stable and balanced even where gardens are open to breezes and passing traffic, a reassuring option for more windy-plots.
Family-friendly flower border
Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance mean that with simple, occasional pest and disease checks, plus basic pruning, the plant will perform reliably without specialist skills, suiting time-pressed families.
Long-term structure in a small garden plan
As an own-root rose it matures into a balanced, regenerating bush that keeps its character year after year, rather than reverting to rootstock, giving lasting value in carefully planned small spaces for thoughtful planners.
Styling ideas
Doorway welcome – Plant a pair of SIMONE VEIL roses flanking a path or front door, underplanted with low silver foliage for contrast – ideal for homeowners wanting a smart, formal entrance.
Cottage cluster – Group three plants in a small bed with foxgloves and airy grasses, repeating the deep red for rhythm – perfect for those building a romantic, cottage-inspired corner.
Patio vase-bar – Grow one specimen in a 50 litre terracotta pot by the seating area, cutting blooms regularly for the house – suited to urban gardeners who love bringing flowers indoors.
Evening fragrance – Position near a bench or terrace where its strong, spicy scent can be enjoyed on summer evenings – appealing to scent-focused gardeners planning a relaxing retreat.
Structured ribbon – Plant a short row along a low fence at 40 cm spacing, edging with compact hostas to soften the line – good for those seeking a tidy yet classic boundary feature.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as ORAcolhac, traded as Simone Veil Parfums de Lyon ORAcolhac; hybrid tea exhibition type with classic cut-rose form for garden and vase use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Pierre Orard, Roseraies Orard, France; introduced and registered in 2015. Part of the Parfums de Lyon collection, selected for flower form, colour and fragrance.
Awards and recognition
Prix du Public, International New Roses Competition, Barcelona 2015, reflecting strong garden and visitor appeal in an independent European trial setting.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush 80–110 cm high and 45–60 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a balanced, medium-sized shrub for beds and containers.
Flower morphology
Very double, high-centred blooms with 40+ petals, large-flowered clusters on upright stems; repeat-flowering with a particularly abundant second flush in favourable garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Deep ruby-red, velvety blooms; intense fire-red opening, slightly paler carmine inner tones, ageing to crimson-red with darker edging while largely retaining the main red impression.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, noticeable fragrance with a spicy, tea-like character; primarily ornamental, with very double flowers that limit stamen access and thus offer lower value for pollinators.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ovoid red hips, around 12–16 mm in diameter, adding small seasonal interest if flowers are left uncut late in the season rather than removed or deadheaded.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b), with moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from regular watering and routine disease monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil; medium maintenance, needing deadheading and light pruning. Suitable for beds, hedging, and large 40–50 litre containers at recommended spacing.
SIMONE VEIL Parfums de Lyon ORAcolhac offers fragrant ruby-red flowers, compact reliable growth and own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for low-fuss, long-term planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SIMONE VEIL – red hybrid tea rose - Orard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name was given in honour of Simone Veil, the French politician and the first female President of the European Parliament.
Closed Bud:
Dark, glossy crimson red with a homogeneous colour distribution.
Newly Opened Flower:
Intense fire-red outer petals, with slightly paler carmine inner highlights.
Full Bloom:
Uniform ruby red with a subtle shading at the base of the petals.
Before Fading:
The red tone becomes slightly muted, leaning towards crimson with a darker edging.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour only fades slightly: the main ruby-red hue remains throughout, becoming slightly matt and tending towards crimson by the end, with a darker edge.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39‑petalled) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit pollinator access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens, making it more of 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.
