Prince Jardinier Rose Bushes

• Variety Prince Jardinier
• Type Hybrid Tea
• Colour Pink with cream reverse
• Fragrance Strong
• Height 100cm (3.5ft)
• Flowering Repeat flowering, June–October
• Aspect Full sun to part shade
• RHS AGM Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
• Good for Cut flowers, borders, specimen planting
• Sold as Bare root (November–March) and potted plants
• Delivered By next-day courier. Collection from Castle Cary also available

Prince Jardinier is a pink Hybrid Tea rose with a cream reverse, boasting strong fragrance and an elegant high-centred flower form. This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner flowers reliably from June through October, making it a refined choice for rose devotees who value both scent and structure.

Prince Jardinier, The Refined Cut Flower

Named to honour the gardener's craft, Prince Jardinier lives up to its prestigious name. The flowers are classically formed, with a high centre and subtle colour balance, as pink deepens towards the outer petals while the inner whorls fade to cream. When you cut a stem in the morning, the fragrance fills a room within hours, clear and strong without being cloying. This is a rose bred for those who understand that a flower should engage all the senses.

At 100cm (3.5ft) tall, Prince Jardinier reaches a natural, manageable height. The plant builds structure steadily over the first two seasons, rewarding careful placement with consistent flowering. Position it where the morning sun will warm the blooms and where you will walk past regularly, so you can enjoy the scent at its peak. In the garden, a single plant makes a statement; a trio in a border becomes architecture.

The repeat flowering habit is reliable. You will see the first flush in June, a quieter spell in high summer heat, then a strong second and third wave in late summer and autumn. Each flush produces flowers of quality, not mere quantity. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage this rhythm, and you will be rewarded with continuous colour until the first hard frost.

Strong Fragrance and Garden Presence

What sets Prince Jardinier apart is the strength and consistency of its scent. Unlike many modern roses that promise fragrance but deliver little, this variety offers a genuine, old-fashioned perfume that speaks to its heritage. The scent is present on the plant, but becomes pronounced once you cut flowers for the house. A single bloom in a vase will scent a bedroom overnight. This alone justifies space in any garden worth its salt.

The foliage is healthy and mid-green, clothing the plant right to ground level. The pink flowers stand proud against this backdrop, particularly in the soft light of early morning or evening. In bright midday sun, the cream reverse becomes more visible, creating a luminous quality that draws the eye.

Growing Prince Jardinier Successfully

This Hybrid Tea is best grown in full sun to part shade, in soil enriched with organic matter. Plant in autumn or early spring, water in well, and mulch to keep the root zone cool. Hybrid Teas benefit from annual pruning in early spring, cutting back to 30–45cm and removing any dead or crossing wood. Feed in spring with a rose fertiliser, and again in early summer if your soil is poor. Deadheading is not just maintenance, it is part of the pleasure of growing roses; each spent flower removed is an invitation to the plant to produce more.

Companion Plants for Refined Roses

Prince Jardinier pairs beautifully with plants that respect its elegance. Underplant with lavender for silver foliage and complementary purple flowers, or with herbaceous perennials such as delphiniums and salvias. For a classic rose garden, combine with other Hybrid Tea roses in soft tones, or edge the bed with catmint. Clematis trained onto a nearby structure will provide late-season interest once the roses have finished.

Why Buy Your Roses from Ashridge Nurseries?

We grow Prince Jardinier through specialist growers who understand the demands of quality rose production. Every plant is budded onto vigorous rootstock for longevity and performance. As winners of the Which? Gardening Best Plant Supplier award, we stand behind every rose we dispatch. Browse our full Hybrid Tea rose collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Prince Jardinier?

Plant bare-root roses between November and March, when dormant. Potted plants can go in year-round, but autumn and spring are ideal. Avoid planting during hard frost or waterlogged soil.

How often will Prince Jardinier flower?

This repeat-flowering variety produces blooms from June through October, with flushes roughly every 6-8 weeks. Deadheading and regular feeding encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

Is Prince Jardinier fragrant?

Yes, strongly so. The scent is one of this rose's defining qualities, becoming particularly pronounced on cut flowers. It is a classic, old-fashioned fragrance with real substance.

What size will Prince Jardinier reach?

It grows to around 100cm (3.5ft) tall and roughly the same width. This manageable size suits most borders. Height varies depending on climate, feeding, and pruning technique.

Can I cut Prince Jardinier flowers for indoors?

Absolutely. This rose is excellent for cutting. Harvest stems in early morning when fully hydrated, strip foliage below the waterline, and place in clean water with flower food. Flowers will last 7-10 days indoors.