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La France

Color: Pink Class: Hybrid Tea Introduced: 1867 Best Zones: 6-13 Bloom Form: Double Repeat Bloom: Yes

Introduced by Guillot in 1867, this variety is historically pivotal as the very first Hybrid Tea rose, marking the transition from Old Garden Roses to the Modern Rose era. The blooms are large, full,…

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At-a-Glance Profile

Garden Personality

A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.

Hybrid Tea Pink Strong, yes Upright
Breeder
Jean-Baptiste André Guillot
Seller
High Country Roses, Rogue Valley Roses
Introduced
1867
Best Zones
6-13
4-6 Height
3-4 Width
17-25 Petals

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Bloom Form
Double
Fragrance
Strong, yes
Growth Habit
Upright
Repeat Bloom
Yes

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Rose Class
Hybrid Tea
Color Family
Pink

Background

Breeding and Source Notes

Seller Signals
High Country Roses, Rogue Valley Roses

Where to Look Next

Rose Market

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Seller Listing Price Offers Link
High Country Roses
La France Out of stock
Out of stock
Discount Code 20% • ROSEGEEK
ARS Offer 15% • Online code is in your membership book.
Out of Stock
Rogue Valley Roses
La France HT Out of stock
$24.95
ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.
Out of Stock

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What Growers Notice

Notes, Photos, and Shared Experience

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Overview

Introduced by Guillot in 1867, this variety is historically pivotal as the very first Hybrid Tea rose, marking the transition from Old Garden Roses to the Modern Rose era. The blooms are large, full, and high-centered, with reflexed petals in a silvery-pink that deepens to a richer pink on the reverse. They are famous for their intense, sweet Damask fragrance. A distinctive trait of the variety is the "weak neck"—the slender stems often cannot support the heavy blooms, causing them to nod gracefully. The plant has a somewhat upright but spindly habit, typically reaching three to four feet, with sparse foliage that can be susceptible to blackspot. Despite its growth quirks, it remains a sentimental favorite for its historical status and powerful scent.

Catalog note: This rose record was merged with duplicate listings for La France HT on July 30, 2026.

Current Notes

Introduced by Guillot in 1867, this variety is historically pivotal as the very first Hybrid Tea rose, marking the transition from Old Garden Roses to the Modern Rose era. The blooms are large, full, and high-centered, with reflexed petals in a silvery-pink that deepens to a richer pink on the reverse. They are famous for their intense, sweet Damask fragrance. A distinctive trait of the variety is the "weak neck"—the slender stems often cannot support the heavy blooms, causing them to nod gracefully. The plant has a somewhat upright but spindly habit, typically reaching three to four feet, with sparse foliage that can be susceptible to blackspot. Despite its growth quirks, it remains a sentimental favorite for its historical status and powerful scent.

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