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Shrub, Generosa®; grown as a climber (up to 3 m)Dominique Massad; Guillot, 1999Pink

Cybelle

Fuchsia-purple with a powerful citrus fragrance; Guillot: ‘up to 3 m on a support’.

Strong citrus fragrance — the signature trait of Generosa

Variety profile

Flowering

Once-flowering

May – November. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Fragrance

Citrus

A powerful lemon fragrance — the signature trait of the Generosa series

Plant size

120–150 cm
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Habit
A bush or a low climber – depending on training
Dimensions
Bush 120–150 cm; on a support up to 300 cm
Support
Not required, but Guillot recommends it for heights up to 3 m
Shoots
Sturdy, flexible
Branching
Good

Flower

≈ 8 cm

26–40 petals.

Bud shape
Round, fuchsia
Open flower
Perfectly round cup-pompon, old-fashioned rosette; ~8 cm
Centre
Dense, pompon-like
Fullness
Full, 26–40 petals
Flower carriage
In clusters of 3–5
Flower durability
Good

Fragrance

Strong

STRONG citrus (lemon, zest).

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Good.

Sun

Flowers May–November

Foliage

Healthy.

Other names

Breeder's code MAScybel.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Shrub, Generosa®; grown as a climber (up to 3 m)
Breeder
Dominique Massad; Guillot, France, 1999
Bud shape
Round, fuchsia
Open flower
Perfectly round cup-pompon, old-fashioned rosette; ~8 cm
Centre
Dense, pompon-like
Colour
Rich fuchsia-purple, raspberry-purple with a violet undertone
Fullness
Full, 26–40 petals
Flower carriage
In clusters of 3–5
Flowering
May – November
Fragrance
STRONG citrus (lemon, zest)
Flower durability
Good
Habit
A bush or a low climber – depending on training
Branching
Good
Shoots
Sturdy, flexible
Thorns
Moderate number of thorns.
Dimensions
Bush 120–150 cm; on a support up to 300 cm
Support
Not required, but Guillot recommends it for heights up to 3 m
Foliage
Healthy
Resistance
Good
Use
A bush in the flower bed OR a low climber on a support – versatile

Colour scheme

Rich fuchsia-purple, raspberry-purple with a violet undertone

Rose neighbours

Perennials to plant nearby

Neighbouring roses

Purple and violet climbers from this section make up a deep group together with Cybelle.

Companion perennials

Silver and blue perennials lighten the rich purple:

catmint (Nepeta)salvialavenderlamb's ears

Contrasting accents

For interplay beside the fuchsia-purple rose — silver and blue:

lamb's earscatmint (Nepeta)lavender

More about the variety

Use
A bush in the flower bed OR a low climber on a support – versatile

How to grow

Where to plant. Versatile – a bush in the flower bed or a low climber on a support (up to 3 m according to Guillot).

Climate. USDA 6b–9b (down to ≈ −20…−23 °C) – in Ukraine with winter protection.

Care. Healthy; its main value is the powerful citrus fragrance.

About the name

Name. Cybele – the Phrygian Great Mother of the gods. Bred by Dominique Massad, introduced by Roseraie Guillot (France); 1999; code MAScybel. Generosa® series.

Significance. One of the most fragrant in the Generosa series (strong citrus fragrance); versatile – a bush or a climber up to 3 m.

Frequently asked questions about Cybelle

How many times a season does Cybelle flower?

May – November.

How big does Cybelle grow?

120–150 cm tall. On a support — up to 300 cm.

Which diseases affect Cybelle?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Good resistance.

How much sun does Cybelle need?

Sun; flowers May–November.

What does Cybelle smell like?

STRONG citrus (lemon, zest).

Gardeners' photos and reviews

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.