Cocotte Rose (often referred to as 可愛瓷 or Pretty Nina White) is a delicate Japanese shrub rose bred by Kiyoshi Imai, featuring cream-colored outer petals and a soft cherry-pink center. Known for its rounded, cup-shaped blooms, subtle fruity fragrance, and long-lasting vase life, it is a popular choice for romantic bouquets and garden beds.
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Key Characteristics of Cocotte Rose:
- Origin: Japan (Imai Nursery), introduced as a cut/shrub rose.
- Color: Cream-colored petals with a light cherry-pink, sometimes pale pink, center.
- Appearance: Features numerous delicate, slightly translucent petals forming a rounded or “puffy bun” shape.
- Fragrance: Light, fruity scent.
- Size: Grows to approximately 90–100 cm in height, with flowers about 8 cm in diameter.
- Usage: Ideal for cutting (long vase life), garden borders, and potted displays due to its high resistance to rain and heat.
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Often referred to as a “luxury” or “wedding” rose, it is prized for its high-centered, refined look, and is sometimes called “Pretty Nina White”. It is a repeat bloomer throughout the season.
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Note: There is also a distinct, older Hybrid Tea rose named ‘Cocotte’ (GAUmil) bred by Jean-Marie Gaujard in France before 1957, which is salmon-pink. The Japanese Cocotte Rose described above is more common in modern cut-flower contexts.
