Chantilly Cream Rose
Best fragrant shrub for urban gardeners seeking continuous seasonal blooms.
The Chantilly Cream Rose is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub known for its beautiful pastel blooms featuring ivory and cream petals with soft yellow centers. It boasts a head-turning fragrance reminiscent of sweet licorice and lemons. This variety produces repeat blooms from late spring through early fall, making it excellent for use as cut flowers. It features dark green, glossy foliage and maintains an upright, spreading habit. This fast-growing shrub is highly tolerant of urban pollution and is recommended for mass planting, hedges, or general garden use.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
5
/ feet
Who it's for
- Floral enthusiasts creating elegant, classic bouquets
- Homeowners wanting continuous color throughout the growing season
- Gardeners seeking a fragrant, sensory-rich outdoor space
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in rainy climates wanting low-maintenance blooms
- Busy hobbyists looking for a hands-off plant
- Beginners intimidated by consistent pest management routines
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Repeat flowering from spring through fall ensures a constant garden display.
Fragrance profile
Distinctive notes of licorice and lemon provide a unique sensory experience.
Urban adaptability
High pollution tolerance makes this a top choice for city landscapes.
Growth speed
Rapid development helps establish hedges and mass plantings in record time.
Foliage density
Full growth to the ground eliminates the need for companion plants.
Cut flower utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms perform beautifully in indoor floral arrangements.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Type
Deciduous Shrub (Interspecific Hybrid)
Pruning Time
Late Winter
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Features showy, fragrant flowers with a sweet licorice and lemon scent.
- Blooms repeat all season long, from late spring to early fall.
- Flowers are excellent for use as cut flowers.
- Highly tolerant of urban pollution, thriving even in city environments.
- Attracts bees to the garden.
- Fills out to the ground, minimizing the need for front-facing 'facer' plants.
- Glossy, dark green foliage throughout the season.
What customers say
The Chantilly Cream Rose earns high marks for both its exquisite quality and impressive reliability. Consumers are captivated by the sophisticated, true cream coloration and the generous production of large, fragrant blooms. The consistent theme across reviews emphasizes the plant's surprising hardiness and ease of establishment, confirming it is a dependable, high value addition that elevates any garden space.
Know before you buy
This variety is a repeat bloomer, meaning you can expect flowers consistently from late spring through early fall.
No, the Chantilly Cream Rose has an upright, spreading habit that fills out all the way to the ground, so you don't need to plant smaller shrubs in front of it.
Yes, this specific hybrid is highly tolerant of urban pollution, making it a reliable choice for city environments where other roses might struggle.
You should prune your Chantilly Cream Rose in late winter while the plant is still dormant to encourage healthy growth for the coming season.
Absolutely. The blooms are excellent for use as cut flowers, and their sweet licorice and lemon fragrance will scent your home beautifully.
Since this shrub reaches a mature width of 4 feet, you should space them at least 4 feet apart if you want them to grow together into a solid, continuous hedge.
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