WALTZ TIME™ – mauve hybrid tea rose - Delbard-Chabert
In a classic British family garden, WALTZ TIME™ brings elegance and romance together in a bushy, medium-height hybrid tea perfectly suited to front borders and around-the-house beds. Its large, double blooms in refined mauve with a silvery-lilac sheen open repeatedly through the season, offering reliable colour without demanding specialist care. As an own-root plant, it settles in securely and builds a stable framework for long-term beauty, regenerating well after pruning and seasonal weather. Enjoy its mild, classic rose fragrance and tidy, compact habit in sunny positions where good planting preparation helps manage heavier soils and wet spells near the house. Over the years, roots establish first, then fuller top growth follows, and by the third season the shrub reaches its mature impact with graceful, cupped blooms that also make superb cut-flowers.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal shrub by the entrance |
The bushy, medium-height habit and dense dark foliage create an elegant, upright presence that stays within scale for typical front gardens while still feeling special; its refined mauve blooms read clearly from the path, welcoming visitors and suiting aesthetics-focused beginners. |
| Small bed or border in a sunny spot |
With repeat flowering and medium maintenance needs, WALTZ TIME™ gives steady seasonal colour in compact beds without overwhelming nearby plants; deadheading and occasional plant protection are usually enough to maintain a clean, flowering outline for busy home gardeners. |
| Classic hybrid tea rose for cutting |
Large, cupped, double flowers on well-proportioned stems make this cultivar particularly suitable for cutting, bringing its pastel mauve and silvery tones indoors in vases and arrangements, ideal for those who like to decorate the home from the garden. |
| Specimen rose in cottage-style planting |
The timeless hybrid tea form and romantic mauve-pink colouring sit beautifully among traditional perennials and softer textures, allowing the rose to act as a gentle focal point in a relaxed cottage mix, appealing to lovers of classic front-garden style. |
| Small groups of 3 in a family garden border |
Planted at the recommended spacing, groups of three create a harmonious, rounded mass of foliage and flowers that looks full within a few seasons; own-root growth supports a long-lived clump that gradually develops into a stable, balanced feature for practical family gardeners. |
| Sunny, sheltered rose bed near the house |
This cultivar prefers full sun and performs best where soil preparation supports moisture control and drainage around foundations, suiting typical around-the-house beds, while medium maintenance needs remain manageable for time-pressed urban households. |
| Structured hedge-like line of roses |
Regular, bushy growth and recommended hedge spacing allow WALTZ TIME™ to form a low, formal line that still feels soft and welcoming; with light annual pruning, it offers a long-lived, repeat-flowering boundary appreciated by homeowners seeking order with minimal complexity. |
| Large patio container or terrace feature (40–50 litres+) |
In a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres, the compact spread and upright habit lend themselves well to patios or terraces, giving accessible flowers for enjoyment and cutting while keeping care tasks concentrated in one place for new or occasional gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Doorway-duo – flank a front door with two large containers of WALTZ TIME™ underplanted with silver artemisia for a composed, welcoming entrance – ideal for urban homeowners wanting smart kerb appeal.
- Cottage-curve – weave a small group into a curved cottage border with Lychnis and blue thistles to echo its mauve tones – suited to those seeking a romantic, slightly informal garden feel.
- Evening-border – place along a west-facing path where the silvery sheen of the blooms catches low light – for gardeners who enjoy subtle colour that glows at dusk.
- Classic-cutting – dedicate a short row in a sunny side bed purely for cut flowers, combining WALTZ TIME™ with simple foliage plants – perfect for beginners who like bringing homegrown roses indoors.
- Family-focus – make a single specimen the visual anchor of a small lawn edge, backed by low perennials, to keep the garden tidy yet soft – ideal for busy families wanting structure without fuss.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DELtos, marketed as Waltz Time™ hybrid tea rose; also exhibited as Saint-Exupéry in ARS shows; consumer product name WALTZ TIME™ – mauve hybrid tea rose - Delbard-Chabert. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by André Delbard-Chabert in France (1961), from (Christopher Stone × Marcelle Gret) × (Holstein × Bayadère [1951]); introduced by Georges Delbard SA as a garden and cutting hybrid tea rose. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright shrub 85–120 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; spent blooms tend to remain on the plant, so light deadheading is recommended. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly; classic hybrid tea form with pronounced flower shape and a generous second flush, suitable both for beds and for cutting during the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Mauve-pink with silvery-lilac sheen; buds medium-dark mauve pink, opening to soft silvery mauve, later fading to powdery lavender-pink; colour holds moderately in sun and lightens to a delicate, silvery pastel as blooms age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, delicate rose fragrance of classic character, noticeable at close range but not overpowering; provides a gentle scent near seating or paths without dominating nearby plantings or small outdoor spaces. |
| Hip characteristics |
May form small numbers of ovoid, orange-red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter; hips add a discreet seasonal accent if not all spent flowers are removed late in the year. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); shows moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with some benefit from routine monitoring and preventative care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun, in well-prepared soil with reliable moisture; average maintenance with some plant protection and deadheading; spacing 50–90 cm depending on use, giving 2.8–3.2 plants/m² for mass or hedge plantings. |
WALTZ TIME™ offers romantic mauve blooms, a neat bushy habit and reliable repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a graceful, enduring garden feature.
