Rosa 'Henri Delbard' (registered name: DELclaudibi) is an exceptional modern Hybrid Tea Rose bred by the world-renowned Delbard nursery in France. The breeder considers it one of the absolute finest roses they have ever produced. It is celebrated for its radiant sunset-toned blooms, remarkable disease resistance, and intense tropical fragrance.
Key Characteristics
Classification: Hybrid Tea (Large-flowered bush rose).
The Blooms: Very large (9–10 cm across), opulent, fully double flowers packed with deeply ruffled textures. They emerge in a rich sunset blend of sherbet yellow and golden orange, often developing a soft peachy-pink halo or coral blush on the outer petals as they open flat.
Fragrance: Highly fragrant (8/10 rating) with an intense, mouth-watering fruity perfume featuring distinct notes of citrus, orange, grapefruit, and ripe mango.
Flowering Habit: Strong, highly reliable repeat-flowering. It flushes continuously on long, sturdy stems from June until October.
Growth & Size: A neat, well-mannered, upright shrub reaching 90–120 cm (3–4 feet) in height and a 60–90 cm spread.
Thorns: Virtually thornless. It produces a very low thorn count with just sparse, small barbs near the base, making it incredibly pleasant to handle.