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A lover of this flower since childhood, Catherine holds the rose in a special place. For her, the rose symbolizes femininity, gentleness, romance, and strength, thanks to its well-developed thorns. She even makes a habit of leaving her mark in a certain way: out of love for this flower, she has made it a point to plant rose bushes at her homes since she was a young girl. This love of roses even accompanied Catherine and her partner, Nicolas, to one of their first encounters. Indeed, during a walk in the Lower St. Lawrence region, hundreds of wild rose bushes were growing. One can only imagine that the fragrance, the delicacy, and the radiant beauty of the rose enchant the place and inspire beautiful love stories…
June 2023
Planting of the first 7 varieties of roses.
July 2023
Introduction of an 8th variety of roses.
OUR VARIETIES
OF ROSES
At Passion Lavande, we have opted for botanical roses, also known as wild roses. Look around the garden from the left to identify the rows.
ROW 1
JON DAVIS
This variety is white in color and very fragrant.
RANGÉ 2
LAMBERT CLOSSE
This variety is magnificent for a cut flower bouquet, thanks to its soft cream color tinged with coral.
RANGÉ 3
Morden Belle
The Morden Belle variety boasts a deep pink color and glossy green foliage. We love it as a cut flower!
RANGÉ 4
Morden Blush
This variety, a soft pink, is enveloped in magnificent foliage.
RANGÉ 5
Rosa rugosa 'Alba'
Also known as Japanese rose, this white-toned variety is very fragrant, in addition to attracting pretty butterflies.
RANGÉ 6
Rosa rugosa 'Rubra'
Also known as Japanese rose, this variety with its shades of pink is very fragrant, in addition to attracting pretty butterflies.
RANGÉ 7
Rosa 'Bl. D. de Coubert'
This variety features large, semi-double flowers of a pure white hue and a very fragrant scent. It blooms early and continuously throughout the season.
RANGÉ 8
Rosa 'Hansa' [Rugosa]
This impressive variety features large, double, dark mauve-purple flowers. Its medium-green foliage is thick, veined, and pleated, and is also very vigorous.
ROW 9
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The ninth row is a repetition of all our varieties mentioned above.
CULTIVATING OUR ROSE BUSHES
In St-Sévère, we are in zone 3, which is suitable for these types of hardy roses. When planting, we use a natural fertilizer to help them establish. At Passion Lavande, we have rich, clay soil, which is perfectly suited to these roses.
Did you know that roses are more susceptible to insects and diseases than lavender? So, we check their health during the daily harvest. Indeed, some small caterpillars can attack the rose foliage. We treat them by removing the caterpillars by hand and spraying with a safe, organic insecticide that is harmless to us and the environment. Japanese beetles are also pests. However, we haven't seen any on our roses yet.
BENEFITS OF OUR ROSES
Rose bushes are magnificent and naturally beautiful. Their benefits have been known and recognized for years!
Research has shown that roses have exceptional benefits for the skin. Here are the benefits of roses for the skin:
Anti-aging
It is ideal for mature skin, thanks to its antioxidant benefits.
Moisturizing
It is ideal for dry and mature skin, thanks to its softening and regenerating properties.
Soothing
It helps to soothe redness, which is ideal for sensitive skin.
Invigorating
It gives the skin a beautiful glow.
Purifying
Also known as Japanese rose, this white-toned variety is very fragrant, in addition to attracting pretty butterflies.
EDIBLES
Rose petals are also edible. They are delicious and can be enjoyed in herbal teas and salads. According to our research, roses have the benefit of regulating moods influenced by hormones. Their calming properties make them a valuable ally when feeling down. We love them!
TRANSFORMATION
We harvest the flowers regularly during the week and sort them according to different criteria, such as the progress of flowering, quality and future use.
There are two basic types of transformation: drying and distillation.
The research and development carried out in recent months has led us to the unveiling of our Éclat de Rose skincare range, which was launched on December 10, 2023.
Éclat de Rose embodies the very essence of natural beauty combined with refined elegance. Each product in this new range has been meticulously designed in collaboration with local artisans and experts, drawing on local know-how and the love for nature that characterizes our company, Passion Lavande.
