About Melody Parfumée™ Grandiflora Rose
Rosa ‘DORient’ Melody Parfumée™

Melody Parfumée™ is an enchanting Grandiflora rose introduced in the U.S. by Bear Creek Gardens and bred by François Dorieux II in France. It opens from deep plum buds into velvety lavender blooms that soften to silvery rose as they mature. With a bold, spicy damask fragrance touched with citrus, this rose is a favorite for cutting gardens and romantic borders. Its clustered blooms, glossy foliage, and upright habit create a dramatic, fragrant display all season long.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: François Dorieux II (France, 1992)
🏢 Introduced By: Bear Creek Gardens (USA, 1999)
🎨 Color: Deep plum-purple to lavender-silver
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–45 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, high-centered clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–4.5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring to fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong damask with spicy and citrus notes
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — durable cut stems
🏆 Awards: All-America Rose Selections Winner • James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Medal (2015)

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~4–5′
↔️ Width: ~3.5′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good; strong against mildew and rust
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives in a broad range of climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Deep South • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest