French floribunda rose bred by Meilland Richardier
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau
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Jean Cocteau is a floribunda rose with abundant clusters of orange-pink flowers, repeat flowering from late spring until frost and exceptional disease resistance. Its balanced growth, unusual flower shape and long flowering season make it suitable for borders, terraces, mixed planting and gardens designed for lasting colour.
Choose it if you want a reliable rose with distinctive colour, generous flowering and a garden presence that feels expressive, elegant and easy to enjoy.
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Full description:
Some roses impress through fragrance, others through colour. Jean Cocteau stands out through personality. Created as a tribute to one of France’s most original artistic figures, this rose combines expressive flowering with remarkable garden performance in a way that feels both creative and effortless.
The flowers appear in generous clusters of 2 to 7 blooms and open gradually into textured corollas composed of approximately 25–27 petals. Their colouring is one of the variety’s signatures: a distinctive inverted two-tone effect where warm ochre-orange shades touched by soft pink appear lighter on one side of the petal, creating movement and depth as the flowers develop.
This is one of those roses we recommend for gardens that should feel alive for as long as possible. Jean Cocteau flowers generously and repeatedly from late spring until frost, maintaining rhythm and colour throughout the season. Fully open flowers reveal their stamens and naturally attract bees and beneficial pollinators, adding another layer of life to the garden.
Beyond beauty, Jean Cocteau has earned its reputation through performance. Its vigorous yet balanced habit forms an elegant shrub with healthy bright green foliage and excellent resistance to disease. Recognition from international competitions across France, Italy, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States confirms what gardeners already appreciate: this is a rose created not only to be admired, but truly lived with.
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Characteristics:
Type: floribunda rose
Creator: the house of Meilland
Colour: ochre orange with soft pink tones, inverted two-tone effect
Flower: approximately 25–27 petals, flowers produced in clusters of 2–7 blooms
Fragrance: light to moderate
Flowering: repeat flowering from late spring until frost
Height at maturity: approximately 80–90 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 70–90 cm
Use: borders, flower beds, groups, terraces, balconies, mixed planting
Resistance: excellent disease resistance
Awards: multiple international awards including Paris Bagatelle, Monza, Lyon and Gold Standard recognition
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Does Jean Cocteau repeat flower?
Yes. It flowers continuously in repeated flushes from late spring until frost.
Is it suitable for pots and terraces?
Yes. Its balanced growth and compact habit make it suitable for large containers, terraces and smaller garden spaces.
Is it resistant to disease?
Yes. Jean Cocteau is highly appreciated for its excellent disease resistance and healthy foliage.
What does the rose look like on delivery?
The appearance of the rose depends on the delivery format, the month and the natural stage of growth. For clear explanations, see What roses look like on delivery →
What should I do after planting?
Water deeply after planting and keep the soil lightly moist during the first weeks. For step-by-step guidance, see the planting guide →
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