Rosa Jubilé du Prince de Monaco - Stem shrub

The Standard Rose Jubilee of the Prince of Monaco is a subject of great ornamental value, which deserves a place of honour in the garden. Exceptional roses are born on its vigorous stems, with the vivacity of their colour and the elegance of their form. Brilliantly bicoloured, they offer a powerful contrast between white and fuchsia red that irresistibly catches the eye. In addition to its ornamental qualities, it is a robust, very perpetual rose, whose foliage is resistant to diseases. 

Standard roses are obtained by grafting a variety (here, the Jubilee of the Prince of Monaco bush rose) onto a single stem belonging to a different rose (Rosa canina, R. laxa or R. multiflora), the graft being done at a certain height, here at 50-60 cm (20-24in) from the ground. In very cold regions, it may be useful to protect the rootstock in winter.

The Standard Rose Jubilee of the Prince of Monaco is a magnificent creation by Meilland born with the new millennium, in 2000, and awarded many times in international competitions. This variety, belonging to the floribunda rose family, produces solitary roses or gathered in small clusters of 2 to 5 units. It is also related to the complex family of hybrid teas, recognisable by the shape of their flowers. It is a bush rose with excellent vigour. Grafted on a stem, it shows a characteristic habit, with a thin and vertical 'trunk' carrying a large rounded crown. The young shoots and leaves of this variety are copper-coloured. The adult foliage is bright green, matte, and not very susceptible to diseases. However, it is somewhat susceptible to black spot disease at the end of the season. This rose blooms from May-June to October, abundantly and regularly as long as it does not lack water or nutrients. Its flowers, 7 to 9 cm (3 to 4in) in diameter, are carried by strong, heavily thorny stems. Each one is composed of 35 petals that unfold around the centre. From white to cream in colour, the petals gradually take on intense fuchsia red to magenta as they open. The plant is deciduous in winter.

This Standard Rose Jubilee of the Prince of Monaco, with its elegant habit and its irresistibly immodest roses, is ideal in the centre of a bed of light perennials, along a path, near the patio, isolated in a small well-kept garden or in a large pot on the balcony. It pairs well with red and white blooms and forms stunning contrasts with blue or mauve flowers. To highlight it, consider lavender, scabiosa, perennial or shrubby sage, Nepetas, or even peach-leaved bellflowers. A groundcover composed of silver basket or lady's mantle will perfectly enhance it. Its cut flowers, with good durability, are naturally perfect in bouquets.