VILLAGE DE SAINT YRIEIX – lilac hybrid tea rose – PANcity
This lilac hybrid tea rose brings a quietly luxurious presence to a family garden, with tall, elegant stems and XL blooms designed for vases and borders alike. The flowers open from deep purple buds into large, cupped, double blossoms in a refined lavender‑lilac shade that slowly softens to silvery tones, giving long‑lasting interest in both mixed borders and classic rose beds. Its bushy, compact habit and dense, glossy foliage help the plant hold its shape with relatively little intervention, supporting an overall order in small front gardens and narrow side beds. Medium maintenance needs mean you can keep it healthy with a simple, regular care routine, while the powerful, long‑lasting perfume adds an atmosphere you notice each time you pass the front path or patio. As an own‑root shrub, it establishes steadily and is capable of graceful regrowth after pruning or weather damage, rewarding you with a reliable framework that matures over many seasons. In typical British conditions it copes well once settled, as long as you avoid waterlogged spots in heavy clay and give it drainage that withstands winter wet and coastal winds. Its remontant habit provides a generous second flush so borders do not look empty between peaks, supporting a sense of continuous colour through the main garden months. You can expect a natural development from root establishment, through building height and branching, to full ornamental expression over the first three seasons.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front garden feature rose |
The tall, XL hybrid tea blooms on upright stems make this variety ideal as a focal point near an entrance, gate or front path where individual flowers can be admired close‑up. Its bushy, compact habit keeps lines tidy without complex shaping, supporting a neat frontage that still feels soft and romantic for the style‑conscious beginner. |
| Mixed cottage border |
The refined lavender‑lilac colour, softening to silvery tones, blends effortlessly with traditional cottage plants such as foxgloves, catmint and hardy geraniums, adding height and structure among looser perennials. This controlled growth habit helps keep mixed borders from feeling unruly, yet preserves the informal look valued by many homeowners. |
| Cutting bed for home bouquets |
Long, straight stems with solitary XL flowers are well suited to cutting for indoor arrangements, providing an ongoing supply of strongly scented blooms from early summer onwards. Planted in a simple row or small block, it offers dependable, florist‑style stems without specialist knowledge, appealing to fragrance‑loving gardeners. |
| Small group planting in front of the house |
Groups of three to five plants create a compact, coherent block of lilac colour that reads clearly from the pavement without overwhelming a modest space. Medium maintenance needs and a predictable bushy shape mean these groups stay presentable with straightforward seasonal care, which suits busy urban families. |
| Formal rose bed with simple pruning |
The upright, bushy growth and clear hybrid tea flower form make this cultivar easy to integrate in formal beds where clean lines are preferred but time is limited. Standard winter pruning and occasional health checks are usually sufficient, giving a long‑lived structural planting that rewards steady, basic attention from practical owners. |
| Border backbone in temperate UK climates |
With hardiness down to typical UK winter minima, it performs reliably when planted in well‑drained soil, away from prolonged waterlogging, and given shelter from the worst coastal gusts to cope better with cool, damp seasons and unsettled weather. |
| Season‑long flowering accent |
Remontant flowering with a plentiful second flush ensures colour returns after the first peak, helping to avoid flat periods in the border. By spacing plants correctly and feeding modestly, you gain a rhythm of repeat flowering that maintains visual interest from early summer through to autumn, supporting design‑minded starters. |
| Own‑root shrub for long‑term beds |
As an own‑root plant, this rose builds its framework gradually in the exact spot where it will live, recovering more consistently from pruning and winter dieback over the years. This gradual strengthening offers reassuring continuity in family gardens, where stable, low‑surprise plantings suit time‑pressed households. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑elegant trio – Plant three VILLAGE DE SAINT YRIEIX in a loose triangle with soft pink campanulas and white foxgloves to showcase its lavender‑lilac colour and compact form – ideal for lovers of relaxed but ordered cottage style.
- Fragrant path edge – Line a sunny front path with widely spaced plants, underplanting with low catmint to emphasise the powerful perfume as you pass – suited to busy homeowners who want maximum scent with minimal complexity.
- Cutting‑corner row – Create a short, straight row in a side bed, pairing with simple green shrubs so stems are easy to access for vases – perfect for beginners keen to grow reliable, long‑stemmed roses for the house.
- Lilac focal circle – Arrange five plants in a small circle or crescent in the front lawn, backed by evergreen box or yew, to use the compact habit as a stable, long‑term feature – good for families wanting a clear, low‑maintenance centrepiece.
- Container showcase – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot with free‑draining compost and light underplanting of trailing thyme to highlight flower size and scent on a patio – suitable for urban gardeners working with hard surfaces and balconies.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, commercial group Hybrid tea rose; registered as PANcity, marketed as VILLAGE DE SAINT YRIEIX – lilac hybrid tea rose – Panozzo since 2010 in consumer garden trade. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Bernard Panozzo at Roseraies Panozzo, France; parentage unknown; introduced and registered in 2010 by French nurseries Pépinière Leroi and Le Star de Doué for ornamental garden use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact hybrid tea with dense, glossy mid‑green foliage; height typically 70–90 cm with a spread of 50–70 cm, moderately thorny stems and a habit suitable for beds, borders and cutting rows. |
| Flower morphology |
Very large, double, cupped flowers with approximately 26–30 petals; solitary on stems; XL bloom size around 3.5 inches or more; remontant with a generous second flush given adequate nutrition and moisture. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Colour ranges from deep purple buds to bright purplish‑lavender newly opened flowers; soft lilac at full bloom; fades to silvery‑lilac with translucent, frosted petal edges; ARS code M, RHS 76A outer, 75B inner. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly perfumed hybrid tea rose with powerful, long‑lasting scent; fragrance character not fully documented but clearly noticeable in the garden and suitable for enjoying on paths, terraces and in cut arrangements. |
| Hip characteristics |
Sparse hip set expected due to double flowers; where present, hips are ovoid, orange‑red, approximately 12–18 mm in diameter, offering occasional late‑season interest without significant self‑seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so routine monitoring and basic preventive care are recommended. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Medium maintenance: benefits from regular feeding, deadheading and periodic plant protection. Space 35–65 cm depending on use; planting densities 5.7 plants/m² square or 6.5 plants/m² hexagonal for mass plantings. |
VILLAGE DE SAINT YRIEIX offers XL lilac blooms, strong fragrance and a compact, long‑lived own‑root shrub that settles steadily into family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you want dependable roses with manageable care.
