Rose 'Jacques Cartier', Rose 'Marchesa Boccella', Rose 'Marquise Boccella', Rose 'Marquise Virginie Boccella', Hybrid Perpetual Roses, Shrub Roses
Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ is a charming and highly fragrant heirloom rose admired for its compact growth, fully double blooms, and rich history. Introduced around 1868 by Moreau-Robert, this hybrid perpetual rose has remained a favorite among gardeners and rose enthusiasts for its classic beauty and reliable performance. Named after the French explorer Jacques Cartier, this rose embodies elegance and resilience.
Renowned for its perfectly formed, soft pink flowers and delightful Damask fragrance, Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ is a standout choice for gardens of all sizes. Its repeat-blooming habit, coupled with disease resistance, makes it a practical and stunning addition to any landscape.
Roses belong to the Rosaceae family, which includes other plants such as Apples (Malus domestica), Peaches (Prunus persica), and Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa).
Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ is a deciduous shrub rose celebrated for its perfectly shaped, fully double blooms. The flowers are a soft pink color, densely packed with petals arranged in a neat rosette form. Known for its strong and sweet fragrance, it evokes the classic scent of old garden roses.
This repeat-blooming rose provides multiple flushes of flowers from late spring through autumn, creating a long-lasting display of beauty and scent. Its compact size and tidy habit make it an ideal choice for both small and large gardens.
Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ originated in France during the mid-19th century, bred by Moreau-Robert, who was renowned for developing hybrid perpetual roses. This variety combines the elegance and fragrance of old garden roses with the repeat-blooming characteristic of hybrid perpetuals, making it a versatile and resilient addition to gardens worldwide.
This rose is a compact deciduous shrub with a neat, bushy habit. Its symmetrical growth and upright stems make it an excellent choice for formal and informal gardens alike. The flowers are borne in clusters, creating a full and lush appearance.
Its compact and manageable size makes Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ suitable for small gardens, mixed borders, or even large containers.
The flowers of Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ are its most celebrated feature:
The foliage is composed of leathery, dark green, glossy. The slightly serrated edges and dense coverage provide a lush backdrop to the soft pink blooms, enhancing their visual appeal.
Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ thrives in USDA Zones 4–10, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates. It is known for its cold hardiness and ability to perform well in temperate regions.
This versatile rose is valued for a variety of garden applications:
Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ has been recognized with the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, a testament to its exceptional qualities and performance in gardens.
Deer and rabbits can cause damage.
This heirloom rose is non-toxic to humans and pets, making it a safe choice for family-friendly gardens. Its petals are even edible and widely used in culinary and cosmetic applications.
This rose is not invasive. While it may produce occasional suckers, it does not spread aggressively in gardens.
This rose thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and blooming. It can tolerate partial shade, but the flower production may be reduced.
This heirloom rose prefers well-drained, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0) provides ideal growing conditions. Tolerant of poor soil.
Regular watering is essential, particularly during hot, dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and water at the base to avoid wetting the foliage.
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Supplement with compost or well-rotted manure to enrich the soil.
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or weak wood. During the growing season, deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering. Annual pruning helps maintain the plant’s shape and vigor.
Propagate using several methods:
Although this heirloom rose is loved for its beauty, it can be prone to:
This rose may attract common pests such as aphids, spider mites, scale insects, or caterpillars. These pests can damage foliage, flowers, and stems, reducing the plant’s vigor.
Roses are susceptible to several fungal diseases, including rose black spot, rust, and powdery mildew. These diseases often thrive in humid conditions, causing leaf discoloration, defoliation, or stem dieback. Disorders like rose blindness (failure to bloom) and flower balling (petals failing to open) may also occur under certain conditions. In severe cases, honey fungus, a soil-borne pathogen, can damage the plant’s root system.
Regular monitoring, proper pruning, and ensuring good air circulation can minimize risks. Applying organic pest control measures and treating fungal infections early with fungicides are essential to maintaining healthy roses.
Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
Common names | Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
Common names | Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ (Hybrid Perpetual Rose) do I need for my garden?
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