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Cut-flower / florist shrub (VIP Roses)VIP Roses, 2020Lilac and purple

Notre Dame

VIP Roses; a mocha-lilac cut rose in a muted 'Morandi' palette.

Mocha-lilac vintage Morandi palette

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering

Feature

Morandi palette

Vintage 'dusty' mocha-lilac tone; excellent health

Plant size

120 cm
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Habit
Upright, bushy, cut-flower type
Dimensions
~120 cm tall
Support
Not needed
Shoots
Sturdy, straight
Branching
Good

Flower

8–10 cm
Bud shape
Round, lilac-brown
Open flower
Very double, multi-layered, cupped; 8–10 cm
Centre
Dense, muted mocha
Fullness
Very double
Flower carriage
Singly and in small clusters
Colour play
The 'dusky' mocha tone is more intense in cool weather

Fragrance

Moderate

Moderate, fruity.

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Excellent (according to the grower).

Sun

Repeat flowering

The mocha tone is deeper in cool weather.

Foliage

Dark green, healthy.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Cut-flower / florist shrub (VIP Roses)
Breeder
VIP Roses, Netherlands, 2020
Bud shape
Round, lilac-brown
Open flower
Very double, multi-layered, cupped; 8–10 cm
Centre
Dense, muted mocha
Colour
Muted pink-violet with a brown-mocha tint; a greenish edge on the outer petals
Fullness
Very double
Flower carriage
Singly and in small clusters
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Fragrance
Moderate, fruity
Colour play
The 'dusky' mocha tone is more intense in cool weather
Habit
Upright, bushy, cut-flower type
Branching
Good
Shoots
Sturdy, straight
Thorns
Moderate number of thorns.
Dimensions
~120 cm tall
Support
Not needed
Foliage
Dark green, healthy
Resistance
Excellent (according to the grower)
Use
Cut flowers, vintage flower arranging, a garden accent

Colour scheme

Muted pink-violet with a brown-mocha tint; a greenish edge on the outer petals

Rose neighbours

Perennials to plant nearby

Neighbouring roses

Coffee-lilac varieties in this group harmonise with the muted mocha-lilac of Notre Dame.

Perennial companions

Silver and blue perennials bring out the vintage mocha tone:

lamb's ear (Stachys)Perovskia (Russian sage)catmint (Nepeta)sage

Contrast accents

For contrast beside the mocha-lilac: silver and sky blue:

lamb's ear (Stachys)Perovskia (Russian sage)catmint (Nepeta)

More about the variety

Use
Cut flowers, vintage flower arranging, a garden accent

How to grow

Where to plant. For cutting and vintage flower arranging; in the garden, a warm sunny spot, looks good in groups.

Climate. A modern Dutch florist variety; winter hardiness is not documented; in Ukraine it is better with winter protection.

Care. As for a cut-flower or garden rose: sun, feeding. The mocha tone shows best in cool weather.

About the name

Name. 'Notre Dame' — the name refers to the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.

Breeding. VIP Roses (Netherlands); 2020; a bud mutation.

Significance. A modern Dutch florist variety with a striking muted mocha-lilac 'Morandi' palette and excellent health.

Frequently asked questions about Notre Dame

How many times a season does Notre Dame flower?

Repeat-flowering.

How big does Notre Dame grow?

About 120 cm tall.

Which diseases affect Notre Dame?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Excellent resistance (according to the grower).

How much sun does Notre Dame need?

Sun; repeat flowering; the mocha tone is deeper in cool weather.

What does Notre Dame smell like?

Moderate, fruity.

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.