Shrub rose; bush (buisson)SIRPHE® / Guillot, 2024Pink

Château du Lude

SIRLUDE (S013); christened 1 June 2024 by Stéphane Bern; an ultra-new Générosa, exclusive to Guillot.

Générosa® · ultra-new 2024 selection

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat flowering

Very abundant ('très remontant'), continuous from May to November. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Awards

2024

Too new for awards · new catalogues from September 2026

Plant size

120 × 80 cm

Habit: Dense, upright bush ('buisson') — the typical Générosa habit
Dimensions: 120 cm tall × 80 cm wide (Guillot's average values)
Support: No support needed
Shoots: Sturdy, holding the flowers well
Branching: Good; the bush is rounded

Flower

≈ 8 cm

Bud shape: Rounded-conical, deep fuchsia
Open flower: Quartered ('à quartiers') in the old-rose style; diameter exactly 8 cm
Centre: Golden centre with prominent stamens; a sharp contrast with the fuchsia petals
Fullness: Double; Guillot has not published the exact number of petals
Flower carriage: In small clusters of 3–5 flowers per stem

Fragrance

Strong

Strong ('Très parfumé' ++ by Guillot's rating) — characteristic citrus notes (NOT a classic old rose scent).

Sun

Full sun

South or west exposure.

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Moderate number (typical for Générosa).

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy, typical of Générosa.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Shrub rose; bush (buisson)
Breeder: SIRPHE® / Guillot, 2024
Bud shape: Rounded-conical, deep fuchsia
Open flower: Quartered ('à quartiers') in the old-rose style; diameter exactly 8 cm
Centre: Golden centre with prominent stamens; a sharp contrast with the fuchsia petals
Colour: Rich fuchsia with a characteristic silver reverse to the petals; golden centre — three colours in one flower
Fullness: Double; Guillot has not published the exact number of petals
Flower carriage: In small clusters of 3–5 flowers per stem
Flowering: Very abundant ('très remontant'), continuous from May to November
Fragrance: Strong ('Très parfumé' ++ by Guillot's rating) — characteristic citrus notes (NOT a classic old rose scent)
Hips: As a rule, does not form hips
Habit: Dense, upright bush ('buisson') — the typical Générosa habit
Branching: Good; the bush is rounded
Shoots: Sturdy, holding the flowers well
Thorns: Moderate number (typical for Générosa).
Dimensions: 120 cm tall × 80 cm wide (Guillot's average values)
Support: No support needed
Foliage: Dark green, semi-glossy, typical of Générosa
Resistance: Typical Générosa quality; precise disease ratings not yet published (the variety is too new)
Variations of the variety: None (the variety was bred in 2024)

Colour scheme

Rich fuchsia with a characteristic silver reverse to the petals; golden centre — three colours in one flower

Rose neighbours

Chantal Mérieuxcarmine-pink

Gertrude Jekyllbright pink

Mary Rosewarm pink

Icebergpure white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lamb's earsilver

Sage 'Caradonna'purple

Lady's mantle (Alchemilla)lime green

Box (edging)lavenderBox (edging)

Neighbouring roses

A palette of deep pink and dark raspberry varieties for a dramatic 'château' garden:

Chantal Mérieux Gertrude Jekyll Mary Rose Iceberg

Companion perennials

Silver and purple plants — they highlight the petal's unique 'silver reverse':

lamb's earsage 'Caradonna'lady's mantle (Alchemilla)box (edging)

Availability worldwide

Ultra-new variety of 2024. Enters the retail catalogue from September 2026 via Guillot — €22.50.

🇫🇷 Europe: Guillot only🇺🇸 USA: not sold🇯🇵 Asia: not sold🇺🇦 Ukraine: not sold

More about the variety

Hips: As a rule, does not form hips
Variations of the variety: None (the variety was bred in 2024)

How to grow

Where to plant. A French 'château' garden, box-edged borders, formal English-style borders. The dramatic fuchsia tone and silver reverse make it the centrepiece of a planting.

Climate. Zone 6 (typical for Générosa) — suitable for all of Ukraine with moderate protection.

Care. Minimal — Générosa quality. Removing spent flowers encourages new flushes; formative pruning in spring. Precise disease recommendations are still being gathered — the variety is too new.

About the name

Name. After Château du Lude, one of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley (France, Sarthe department). Each year the château hosts the gardeners' festival 'Fête des Jardiniers du Lude', which celebrated its 30th anniversary on 1 June 2024 — the rose was officially christened in the château gardens on that very day. Godfather: Stéphane Bern, the well-known French popularizer of historic heritage.

Breeding. Bred by the SIRPHE® team (Guillot's R&D laboratory since 2012) in France. Introduced by the Roseraie Guillot® nursery in 2024. Variety name — SIRLUDE (internal code S013). Parentage not disclosed (SIRPHE trade secret).

Significance. An ultra-new, exclusive French variety — in September 2026 it enters Guillot's wider catalogue for the first time, priced at €22.50. It is NOT part of a 'Loire châteaux collection' (a common misunderstanding) — Château du Lude is classified by Guillot as a 'private acquisition' (an individual commission for the château). For now the variety is available only through Guillot France; it is not sold in the USA, Asia or Ukraine.

Frequently asked questions about Château du Lude

How many times a season does Château du Lude flower?

Very abundant ('très remontant'), continuous from May to November.

How big does Château du Lude grow?

About 120 cm tall, about 80 cm wide.

How much sun does Château du Lude need?

Sun; full sun; south or west exposure.

What does Château du Lude smell like?