Crédit Mutuel, close-up of the flower
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Crédit Mutuel

An unusual variegated (striped) colour play: bright pink centre and creamy-streaked outer petals.

Synonyms: Crédit Mutuel

Variety profile

Flowering

Abundant, repeat-flowering throughout the season

Winter hardiness

−21 °C

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Plant size

80–100 × 60–80 cm
person 170 cm80–100 cm
Habit
Upright, balanced in shape
Dimensions
80–100 cm tall, 60–80 cm wide
Support
Not needed

Flower

10–12 cm
Flower shape
Globular, cupped, very double (over 40 petals); the central petals remain half-closed
Flower size
10–12 cm
Clusters
In groups of 3–5 flowers

Fragrance

Strong, stable

Strong, rich and stable.

Sun

Sun or light partial shade

Foliage

Dense, glossy, medium green.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Shrub; Les Provençelles
Flower shape
Globular, cupped, very double (over 40 petals); the central petals remain half-closed
Colour
Rich pink inside, outside creamy-white streaks on a fuchsia-violet ground (a variegated colour play)
Flower size
10–12 cm
Clusters
In groups of 3–5 flowers
Flowering
Abundant, repeat-flowering throughout the season
Fragrance
Strong, rich and stable
Habit
Upright, balanced in shape
Dimensions
80–100 cm tall, 60–80 cm wide
Foliage
Dense, glossy, medium green
Resistance
Good winter hardiness; good against disease
Support
Not needed
Use
Border, specimen or small group
Care
Undemanding; removing spent flowers prolongs flowering

Colour scheme

Rich pink inside; outside creamy-white streaks on a fuchsia-violet ground (a variegated play of colour)

Rose neighbours

Perennials to plant nearby

More about the variety

Use
Border, specimen or small group
Care
Undemanding; removing spent flowers prolongs flowering

How to grow

Where to plant. In borders, and as a single specimen or a small group among self-coloured roses, which will set off its striped pattern. Highlight: an unusual variegated colour play – a bright pink centre and creamy-streaked outer petals – together with a stable fragrance.

Care. Undemanding, with good disease resistance; regular removal of spent flowers ensures waves of flowering.

About the name

Name. Crédit Mutuel (code MAScremu), named after a French bank; in Ukraine it is written ‘Kredi Miutiuel’. Bred by the French breeder Dominique Massad in 2015; part of the Les Provençelles® collection. Massad is a representative of the sixth generation of the Guillot family and the author of most roses in the Générosa series. Photo: official photo from the Pétales de Roses nursery (petales-de-roses.com)

Frequently asked questions about Crédit Mutuel

Does Crédit Mutuel need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −21 °C. Overwintering depends on the conditions.

How many times a season does Crédit Mutuel flower?

Abundant, repeat-flowering throughout the season.

How big does Crédit Mutuel grow?

80–100 cm tall, 60–80 cm wide.

How much sun does Crédit Mutuel need?

Sun; sun or light partial shade.

What does Crédit Mutuel smell like?

Strong, rich and stable.

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My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.