Guy Savoy rose
“Unveiling the Splendor: Guy Savoy (DELstrimen) Rose.”
The Guy Savoy rose, also known as DELstrimen, emerges as a masterpiece from the renowned Delbard in France, gracing gardens since 2001. This shrub rose embodies rare alchemy in color and aromatic tones, captivating the senses with its bouquet of twenty large, nearly simple flowers. The petals showcase shades of purplish pink with garnet-silver and rose-white veins, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of hues. The fragrance is a rich cocktail, blending fruity orange, peach, and apricot notes. With its impressive size, disease resistance, and exceptional strength, this rose even finds utility as a green hedge.
Key Highlight Characteristics:
- Name: Guy Savoy (DELstrimen)
- Color: Lilac-pink with raspberry veins
- Number of Flowers per Stem: 5-10
- Fragrance: Strong
- Flower Size: 6-8 cm
- Height: 150-200 cm
- Width: 100 cm
- USDA Zone: Zone 6
The Guy Savoy rose is captivating with its visual and olfactory splendor and stands strong against diseases. Its excellent resistance to powdery mildew and good resistance to black spots make it a robust choice for gardeners. This rose maintains its allure even in the face of rain, showcasing its adaptability to various weather conditions.
Characteristics and Awards:
- Form: Upright, powerful, spreading shrub
- Usage: Ideal for flower beds, pergolas, as a solitaire, and as a living hedge
- Flowering: In waves throughout the season
- Aroma: Pleasant with fruity notes
- Leaf Color: Medium-green, semi-glossy foliage
- Disease Resistance: Good
- Awards: Gold Medal and Honorary Diplomas in the 2002 Monza Rose Competition, Italy – People’s Choice and Society of Rose Growers’ Choice
Versatility in Growth:
This rose is powerful, frost-resistant, enduring, and can thrive in semi-shaded areas with rich, humus-rich soil. Its extensive roots develop quickly, making it a poor candidate for transplantation. In warmer regions, the Guy Savoy can reach 200-300 cm heights, making it suitable for training as a climber or even as an imposing green hedge. It complements well with foxgloves, delphiniums, and cosmos.
The Guy Savoy rose is a botanical masterpiece that combines visual beauty, captivating fragrance, and exceptional resilience. Whether as a focal point in a flower bed, an aromatic addition to a garden, or a magnificent living hedge, this rose weaves an enchanting tale of elegance and strength in any garden it graces.
