Rose Paul Bocuse -Bare Root

Paul Bocuse is a French shrub rose from the Generosa Collection, producing full, cupped flowers in rich apricot. As the blooms mature, the colour softens and may develop a pink flush, giving established plants a changing display of warm tones. Numerous pointed petals create a textured flower form, accompanied by a mild to moderate fruity fragrance. Its vigorous, upright habit can bring height and colour to a mixed border or feature planting, with blooms also suitable for cutting.

Key features

• Botanical name: Rosa 'MASpaujeu'
• Trade name: Paul Bocuse
• Breeder: Dominique Massad for Roseraies Pierre Guillot
• Origin: France
• Introduction year: 1997
• Rose type: shrub rose from the Generosa Collection
• Mature height: approximately 1.2 m
• Mature width: approximately 0.75 m
• Flower colour: rich apricot, softening or becoming flushed pink with age
• Flower form: full to double, cupped blooms with numerous pointed petals
• Fragrance: mild to moderate and fruity
• Flowering habit: repeat flowering in flushes through the growing season
• Growth habit: vigorous and upright

Growing in Australia

For practical Australian garden planning, allow approximately 1.2 m in height and 0.75 m in width. Published size estimates vary, so the mature plant may differ with climate, rootstock and care. Its upright habit can suit garden beds, mixed borders and feature positions where the apricot flowers can be viewed as they soften towards pink. Repeat flushes bring further flowers through the growing season.

Care tips

Use general shrub rose care: choose a sunny position with freely draining, prepared soil, water deeply at the root zone during dry periods and mulch without covering the stems. Feed during active growth with a suitable rose fertiliser according to its label. Prune in the dormant season to remove dead, damaged or congested growth and retain a balanced upright framework. Susceptibility to black spot has been reported, so inspect foliage regularly and use appropriate garden hygiene and locally recommended controls if symptoms appear.

Best uses

• Feature planting
• Garden beds
• Mixed borders
• Cut flowers

Purchase note

Available as a bare-root rose from Summer Garden. Product availability and plant size may vary by season.

FAQs

How large does Paul Bocuse Rose grow?

Use approximately 1.2 m high and 0.75 m wide as a practical planning size, allowing for local variation.

What colour are Paul Bocuse flowers?

The flowers open rich apricot, then soften or develop a pink flush as they age.

Is Paul Bocuse Rose fragrant?

Yes. It carries a mild to moderate fruity fragrance.