Generosa series; apricot-pink nostalgic flower with a fruity scent.
Modern old-rose-style rose · named after the chef
Modern rose in the old-rose style; named after Paul Bocuse
USDA zone 5b–10b. To ≈ −23 °C; overwinters with protection in cold areas. To ≈ −23 °C · needs winter protection in cold zones.
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Moderate fruity scent with musky notes.
Moderate; in the wet season, watch for blackspot.
Full sun brings out the fragrance.
Dark green, semi-matt.
Breeder's code MASpaujeu.
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Blue for Yousmoky purple · contrastCreamy-peach and pink roses in the same bed harmonise with its warm apricot tone.
Blue and lilac perennials set off the apricot:
For contrast beside the warm apricot: blue and violet:
Where to plant. Middle of a border, nostalgic groupings near places to sit.
Climate. USDA 5b–10b (to ≈ −23 °C) — here it overwinters with protection in cold winters.
Care. Moderately demanding; in wet summers, prevent blackspot. Regular feeding.
Name. Named after the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse (1926–2018), the "pope" of French gastronomy.
Breeding. Dominique Massad, introduced by Roseraies Pierre Guillot (Generosa® series); France, 1997; code MASpaujeu.
Significance. A typical "Generosa" — a modern rose in the style of old roses, with dense flowers and a fruity fragrance; named after an iconic figure of cuisine.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −23 °C (USDA zone 5b–10b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. To ≈ −23 °C; overwinters with protection in cold areas.
Repeat flowering all summer.
120–150 cm tall, 60–120 cm wide.
Overall resistance: 3 out of 5. Moderate; prone to black spot in wet summers.
Sun; abundant repeat flowering; full sun brings out the fragrance.
Moderate fruity scent with musky notes.
