About Le Petit Prince™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘DELgramau’ Le Petit Prince™

The Le Petit Prince™ Potted Rose Bush is a romantic lavender Hybrid Tea rose with silvery, fully double blooms and a strong perfume. Long, elegant stems and a soft, smoky purple tone make it a natural for cutting gardens, while its repeat flowering keeps the shrub in color for most of the season.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Delbard
🎨 Color: Soft lavender to silvery lilac with a delicate, smoky cast
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Large, fully double, high-centered blooms
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong — classic sweet rose with citrus/fruit notes
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems and substantial petals for arranging

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, medium-tall, well-branched shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — benefits from standard rose care, but generally maintains clean foliage
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Color and fragrance are best in moderate climates; blooms hold reasonably well in sun
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest