SUCCES FOU™ – pink hybrid tea rose – Chabert
Effortless planting meets classic hybrid tea elegance in SUCCES FOU™, a coral‑pink, strongly scented rose that suits compact British front gardens and cottage‑style borders. Its upright habit and dense, dark green foliage create a neat, tidy presence, ideal where you want reliable colour without intricate design. Large, double, exhibition‑quality blooms offer superb cutting value, bringing their raspberry‑and‑grapefruit fragrance straight into your home. Own‑root robustness supports a long garden life with dependable regrowth and stable shape, even on challenging soils where good drainage helps it cope with wetter, wind‑exposed spots. Year by year its structure and root system strengthen – think roots in the first season, more shoots in the second, then full ornamental impact by the third. Medium maintenance needs are straightforward for the average family gardener: a sunny spot, regular watering in dry spells and simple annual pruning are usually enough. Use it as a fragrant focal feature by the front path, combined with low perennials, or repeat it in small groups for a consistent colour theme along the border. In larger containers from about 50 litres, it becomes a welcoming, long‑lived highlight near the front door, rewarding patient gardeners with season‑long bloom.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden specimen by the entrance |
The upright habit, 80–120 cm height and dense, dark foliage create a well‑framed, formal look suited to front door or gate planting. Repeated coral‑pink, exhibition‑shaped blooms give a clear focal point without needing complex design knowledge, ideal for the beginner. |
| Small mixed border in a family garden |
Planting at 60–90 cm intervals allows SUCCES FOU™ to sit comfortably among perennials and shrubs, providing repeat flushes of colour through the season. Medium care needs (deadheading and basic disease checks) remain manageable for busy households, supporting the hobby‑gardener. |
| Classic cottage-style planting with perennials |
The coral‑pink blooms with peach overtones blend beautifully with cottage favourites such as phlox and tall verbena, giving a soft yet structured presence among looser planting. Its consistent flower form adds calm rhythm to more relaxed schemes for the style‑conscious. |
| Cutting patch or cut-flower corner |
Large, double, solitary blooms on upright stems make excellent cut flowers, combining exhibition form with strong raspberry‑and‑grapefruit fragrance. A small group of 3–5 plants delivers regular stems for the vase without needing specialist skills, rewarding the home‑florist. |
| Feature rose in a narrow side border |
The 50–70 cm spread fits comfortably into slim borders along paths or fences, adding height and colour where space is tight. Repeat flowering in flushes keeps the area lively, while simple pruning keeps the shrub compact and practical for the space‑limited. |
| Large container on patio or by the front door |
When planted in a generously sized pot of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage, the upright structure and dense foliage create a clean, vertical accent. Regular watering and feeding are usually enough to maintain flowers and fragrance for the balcony‑owner. |
| Small group planting for colour rhythm |
Arranged in triangles at about 60 cm, 3–5 plants give a repeating, coral‑pink wave that ties a small border together. Own‑root growth offers dependable regrowth and long‑term structure, even where wind and frequent rain demand a stable, well‑anchored planting for the planner. |
| Sunny border with simple, routine maintenance |
In a full‑sun position with regular watering in dry spells, SUCCES FOU™ delivers reliable repeat flowering and maintains good foliage. Moderate disease resistance and straightforward pruning suit gardeners who prefer clear, limited tasks over intricate care, appealing to the time‑pressed. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑ribbon – weave SUCCES FOU™ through a low hedge of dwarf honeysuckle and drifts of panicled phlox for an informal, scented strip along the front path – for lovers of relaxed cottage charm.
- Doorway‑welcome – plant a single rose in a 50–60 litre container flanking the front step, underplanted with soft trailing perennials, to greet visitors with colour and scent – for design‑minded homeowners.
- Border‑anchor – place three plants in a gentle arc at the centre of a mixed border so their upright form and dense foliage hold the composition together – for those wanting simple structure.
- Cutting‑corner – group 4–5 bushes in a sunny back‑garden strip, edging with low herbs, to create a practical, attractive source of fragranced stems for the vase – for keen home arrangers.
- Pathway‑rhythm – repeat single plants at regular intervals along a narrow side border, interplanted with airy tall verbena, to give a steady beat of coral‑pink blooms – for fans of tidy, coordinated schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
SUCCES FOU™ is a hybrid tea rose marketed as SUCCES FOU™ – pink tea-hybrid rose – Chabert, belonging to the Hybrid tea rose commercial group, primarily used as a garden and cut-flower cultivar. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France in 1963 by André Chabert for Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard, with unknown parentage; introduced as a hybrid tea suited to ornamental borders and high-quality cutting use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Forms an upright bush 80–120 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy, dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; best performance in sunny positions with reasonable air movement. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, 26–39 petalled hybrid tea blooms, mainly borne singly on stems, with cup to chalice form; repeat flowering with a notably abundant second flush given suitable moisture and nutrition. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Coral-pink overall with warm peach tones, ARS code DP, RHS 63C outer and 68B inner; colour lightens at petal edges, fading through peach-cream to powder pink while retaining attractive garden presence. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly scented hybrid tea rose with a fresh, fruity character reminiscent of raspberry and grapefruit; fragrance is noticeable from a distance in still conditions, adding sensory value in seating areas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally poor as a result of the double blooms, though occasional small, ovoid, red hips (RHS 46A) of about 10–14 mm may form, offering limited but decorative late-season interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3), with moderate overall disease resistance; generally resistant to black spot, though powdery mildew and rust may require monitoring. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best planted in full sun at 50–90 cm spacing depending on use; prefers fertile, well-drained soil, regular watering in dry spells, and routine deadheading plus annual pruning to maintain vigour and flowering. |
SUCCES FOU™ offers fragrant, exhibition-style blooms, compact upright growth and reliable repeat flowering on a durable own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for long-term colour in family gardens and welcoming front spaces.
