Rose - Charles de Gaule

Common Name:
Charles de Gaulle Rose

Description:
The Charles de Gaulle Rose is a sophisticated hybrid tea rose admired for its unique, silvery-lilac blooms and intensely sweet, citrus-violet fragrance. Developed in France and named in honour of the iconic French general, this rose brings a sense of refinement and distinction to the garden. The large, high-centred flowers are borne singly or in small clusters, making them ideal for cutting and display. Blooming from late spring through to autumn, it provides a long-lasting show with repeat flowering under Melbourne conditions. This variety prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and regular deadheading will help prolong its floral display. Its upright, bushy habit and dense foliage create a striking presence in rose beds, mixed borders, or as a standalone specimen. The pastel-mauve colouring of Charles de Gaulle is particularly beautiful in twilight or morning light, where it seems to glow with an ethereal quality.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Suitable for Cut Flowers

Mature Size:
Height: 1 to 1.2 metres
Width: 60 cm to 90 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Lilac
Pale Lavender
Silvery-Mauve

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented flowers
Perennial
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Repeat Flowering
Elegant Foliage

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested (due to thorns and foliage); generally considered low risk.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia nemorosa
Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria)
Catmint (Nepeta)
Heuchera (Coral Bells)