Charles De Gaulle

Hybrid Tea

A compact bush with straight, strong shoots covered with a lush green glossy crown of medium-density leaves. The shoots have long sharp thorns. The flowers of this incomparable beauty at full bloom are lilac-blue. When in bud, they are dark lavender in color. The shape of the buds is the classic goblet form. The rose emits a rich pleasant fragrance, in which notes of lemon, verbena, lily of the valley, barberry, and saffron are easily distinguished. It is known that this variety has repeatedly received awards and the title "Best Fragrant Rose" precisely for its aroma. The flowering of the variety is abundant and continues throughout the entire summer season until the first frosts. This is a winter-hardy plant capable of withstanding cold down to -23ºC.

Origin: Meilland, France, 1975

Color: lilac

Fragrance: strong

Height: 80-100 cm

Width: 60 cm

Flower diameter: 12-14 cm

Number of flowers per stem: 1-3

Flowering: repeat

Disease resistance: +++