Malicorne

Full Description:

Some roses are created to celebrate beauty alone. Malicorne carries something more personal: the memory of a place that helped shape the life and imagination of its breeder.

Georges Delbard named this rose in honour of Malicorne, his hometown in France. Through it, a familiar landscape became part of his horticultural legacy, allowing gardeners far beyond its borders to grow a small tribute to the place from which his story began.

The flowers have a distinctive blood-red colour, deep and expressive without losing their natural elegance. Measuring approximately 5 to 7 cm across, they create a rich display that feels particularly effective when several plants are grouped together.

Malicorne carries a light fragrance, adding a gentle sensory detail without competing with the intensity of its colour. It is a rose chosen primarily for its unusual red tone, generous flowering and the personal history behind its name.

Flowering repeatedly from May until the first frost, the plant continues to renew its display across the growing season. It reaches approximately 80 to 100 cm in height, giving it enough stature to anchor a border while remaining manageable in smaller gardens.

Its compact Polyantha habit makes it suitable for grouped planting, rose beds and mixed borders. A recommended spacing of approximately 60 cm allows each plant sufficient room to develop while creating a full and cohesive display.

Good disease resistance supports dependable garden performance and helps the foliage remain attractive throughout the season. Planted in full sun with good air circulation, Malicorne rewards regular care with repeated flushes of richly coloured flowers.

Recognised with an international distinction, Malicorne has already received the approval of rose specialists. Its most important recognition, however, comes in the garden, when its first dark red flowers open and a tribute to one French town becomes part of another gardener’s landscape.

Frequently asked questions:

Why is the rose called Malicorne?
Georges Delbard named it after his hometown in France. The variety was created as a personal tribute to the place connected with his early life and horticultural story.

What colour are the flowers?
The blooms are a deep blood red. Their precise tone may appear slightly brighter or darker depending on the light, temperature and stage of flowering.

Does Malicorne flower repeatedly?
Yes. It produces successive flowering flushes from May until the first frost, rather than blooming only once.

Is Malicorne strongly fragrant?
Its fragrance is light. This variety is chosen mainly for its distinctive colour, repeated flowering and the story associated with its name.

How large are the flowers?
The blooms measure approximately 5 to 7 cm across. Their moderate size works well with the plant’s compact habit and creates an effective display when several flowers open together.

How tall does Malicorne grow?
It reaches approximately 80 to 100 cm at maturity, making it suitable for the middle of a border, a dedicated rose bed or grouped planting.

Should I plant one rose or several together?
One plant creates a rich red accent. Three or more planted approximately 60 cm apart will form a fuller block of colour and make the repeated flowering more visually impressive.

Is it suitable for a smaller garden?
Yes. Its manageable height allows it to create a strong visual effect without taking over the space. It can be used in compact rose beds and mixed borders.

Is Malicorne difficult to grow?
No. It has good disease resistance and performs well in full sun with regular watering during establishment, seasonal feeding and the removal of faded flowers.

What colours combine well with Malicorne?
White, cream and soft pink flowers emphasise its deep red colour, while silver foliage and pale lavender perennials create an elegant contrast.

What does the rose look like on delivery?
Its appearance depends on the delivery season and natural stage of growth. For examples and explanations, see What roses look like on delivery →.

What should I do after planting?
Plant in full sun, water thoroughly and maintain consistent moisture while the roots establish. For detailed instructions, visit our complete planting guide →.