Delicate, well-balanced pastel pink shade that lightens over time. - nostalgia rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - fresh, rosy character
– Compact shrub, ideal for beds and parks.
– Very double rosette blooms with nostalgia charm.
– Delicate pastel pink flowers, fading to near white.
– Remontant, with abundant second flowering.
– Mild, fresh rosy fragrance for subtle scent.
– Special feature: Forms dainty red spherical hips after flowering, adding late‑season interest.
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CECIL DE VOLANGES – pale pink nostalgia rose - Kimura
This compact romantic shrub rose brings nostalgic charm to smaller British gardens, producing clusters of pastel blooms in a soft, pale pink that gradually lightens towards near-white. Its compact habit and moderate height make it easy to position in front gardens, along paths or near seating areas where the mild, fresh, rosy fragrance can be appreciated at close quarters. As an own‑root shrub, it establishes steadily and offers a reassuringly long lifespan, able to regenerate and maintain a stable shape over time in typical family‑garden conditions. Given good drainage in heavier soils it anchors reliably, coping well with typical rain and wind in exposed suburban plots. With regular feeding and straightforward pruning, you can enjoy its abundant remontant flowering and gentle colour transitions from bud to bloom, while the plant quietly builds strong roots in year one, fuller top growth in year two and balanced, lasting ornamental value by year three. Its moderate, mid‑green foliage frames the blooms neatly, creating a consistently tidy look that sits beautifully in cottage‑style mixes and classic front‑garden schemes.
Cecil de Volanges in medium-sized bloom, shown with size comparison.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature shrub
The moderate height and compact spread make it ideal for a single, eye‑catching shrub by the front door or gate, where the pale pink rosette blooms can be enjoyed at close range throughout the season, suiting detail‑oriented homeowners
Small bed in a family garden
Its tidy, upright habit and 40–60 cm spread mean it fits well in smaller beds without crowding other plants, giving reliable structure and soft colour while remaining easy to reach for routine care, appealing to space‑conscious beginners
Cottage‑style mixed border
The delicate pastel palette blends effortlessly with perennials and grasses, allowing you to weave it into classic cottage combinations while its compact form prevents it from overwhelming neighbours, ideal for style‑focused cottage‑garden enthusiasts
Romantic rose collection or rose walk
The nostalgic look and remontant flowering make it a natural choice for themed rose areas, where repeating shrubs create a gentle rhythm of pale blooms along a path or edging, attractive for collectors and romantic‑border gardeners
Specimen in a large container
Its controlled, compact growth suits a single plant in a generous 40–50 litre pot on a patio or near seating, where flowers and scent are enjoyed up close and maintenance stays straightforward, convenient for busy urban residents
Low informal hedge or edging row
Planted at the recommended closer spacing, the regular height and moderate density create a low, flowering line that softens paths or separates garden areas without appearing rigid, appealing to those planning relaxed family‑garden layouts
Sheltered, rain‑exposed borders
Its compact framework and moderate thorniness make routine inspection and care manageable where wind and rain are frequent, especially if planted with good drainage in heavier clay soils, reassuring for weather‑aware UK garden owners
Long‑term structural planting
As an own‑root shrub, it forms its final shape in situ and can regenerate from the base if cut back, supporting a stable, repeat‑flowering presence in the border for many seasons, valuable to long‑term planning home‑garden planners
Styling ideas
Cottage‑path charm – Plant in pairs flanking a narrow path, underplanted with dwarf French marigolds for warm contrast and a relaxed cottage feel – ideal for lovers of traditional front gardens
Pastel tapestry – Combine with Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ and soft blue perennials to set off its pale pink rosettes against richer foliage – suited to colour‑coordinated border planners
Romantic focal pot – Grow a single shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta container near a bench so the delicate colour and subtle fragrance can be enjoyed on summer evenings – perfect for patio‑focused homeowners
Soft hedge line – Use closer spacing to create a low, flowering boundary edging a lawn or drive, keeping the line gently informal rather than clipped – good for families wanting structure without rigidity
Calm seating nook – Group three plants behind a small seating area, interplanted with low grasses such as Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ for a tranquil, textured backdrop – appealing to relaxation‑seeking garden users
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Cecil de Volanges is a shrub‑type Romantic rose nostalgia cultivar, marketed under the trade name CECIL DE VOLANGES – pale pink nostalgia rose – Kimura, verified and classified for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Takunori Kimura at Keisei Rose Nursery in Japan, 2011; parentage is unknown, and it was introduced and registered in the same year as a modern shrub rose selection.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact shrub 85–115 cm tall and 40–60 cm wide, moderately thorny, with mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage of medium density forming a neat, upright framework suited to beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette‑shaped flowers with over 40 petals, medium‑sized in clusters, remontant with an abundant second flush, giving repeated displays over the season on a bushy framework.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate pale pink blooms (RHS 65C outer, 65D inner) that fade from medium pink buds to near‑white flowers, showing subtle gradations across opening and ageing, creating a soft pastel effect.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh rosy fragrance suited to seating areas and paths; the scent is gentle rather than overpowering, adding a refined note to close‑up viewing without dominating nearby planting schemes.
Hip characteristics
Produces small spherical hips 6–10 mm across, red when mature, generally forming in moderate numbers and adding a discreet seasonal detail in late season if spent blooms are left unpruned.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with high susceptibility to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate rust sensitivity, requiring proactive health management.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well‑drained soil with regular feeding and protective spraying; plant at 35–55 cm depending on use, and prune moderately each year to balance flowering, health and compact shrub shape.
CECIL DE VOLANGES offers compact romantic form, soft pastel flowering and dependable own‑root longevity for thoughtful gardeners seeking a refined, long‑term shrub rose choice.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CECIL DE VOLANGES – pale pink nostalgia rose - Kimura
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
