Flower Colour: Ivory white with creamy reverse
Height: 1.20–1.50 m
Creation Year: 1974
Repeat Flowering: Yes
Exposure: Full sun
Disease Resistance: Good
Foliage: Deciduous
Hardiness: Down to -20°C
Soil Type: Suitable for all soils
Planting Distance: 60 cm

Grand Nord® is a timeless and elegant hybrid tea rose from Georges Delbard, admired for its luminous ivory-white blooms, intense fragrance, and strong garden reliability. Upright and vigorous, this variety brings a classic sense of purity and refinement to rose beds, hedges, and bouquets alike.

Its medium-sized flowers, composed of 20 to 25 petals, display a subtle contrast of creamy white on the reverse and soft ivory on the upper surface. Early and abundantly flowering, Grand Nord® is repeat blooming, producing fresh waves of roses from spring until the first frosts.

The perfume is powerful and complex, unfolding in layers: bright anise notes at the top, a floral heart of iris and violet, and a fruity base of pear and apple. This rich scent places it firmly within the prestigious Grands Parfums tradition.

Reaching 1.20 to 1.50 m in height, Grand Nord® is ideal for low hedges, structured flower beds, and cut-flower arrangements thanks to its excellent vase life. Its dark green, glossy foliage is dense, healthy, and notably resistant to powdery mildew, black spot, and rust.

Hardy down to -20°C, it thrives in full sun and adapts well to a wide range of soils.

Distinctions

Grand Nord® has been internationally recognised for decades, earning awards in major rose competitions:

Gold Medal in Rome (1973)
Gold Medal in Bagatelle (1973)
Second Certificate of Merit in Madrid (1973)
Second Prize for Large Flowers in Saint-Quentin (1975)
Certificate of Recommendation in The Hague (1983)

These honours highlight its exceptional floribundity, fragrance, durability, and resistance.

Supplied as strong 1-year-old plants in 5L containers.