Yves L’esprit de Fille

Yves Maiden Heart (also known as Yves L’esprit de fille or Otome Heart) is a famously vigorous Japanese shrub rose bred by Imai Horticulture. A standout cultivar in the prestigious Yves line, it is highly celebrated for having the best disease resistance of the entire series, an exceptional multi-layered perfume, and a nearly thornless growth habit.
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  • Pre-ordered varieties ship in 6–10 weeks, depending on seasonal growth.
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Description

Yves Maiden Heart (also known as Yves L'esprit de fille or Otome Heart) is a famously vigorous Japanese shrub rose bred by Imai Horticulture. A standout cultivar in the prestigious Yves line, it is highly celebrated for having the best disease resistance of the entire series, an exceptional multi-layered perfume, and a nearly thornless growth habit.

Characteristics

  • Color: Ivory-white outer petals elegantly blushing into a soft pink, pink-orange, or lavender-purple core at the heart.
  • Type: Japanese Shrub Rose — grows as a fast-growing, tall, slim, and mostly thornless upright plant.
  • Fragrance: Intensely strong and complex; a sweet citrus profile featuring layers of orange, lemon, lemongrass, and warm vanilla.
  • Bloom Size: Large, averaging 3 to 4.5 inches wide with medium-to-full petals that form beautifully cupped clusters.
  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 5a–10b.
  • Season: Prolific year-round repeat bloomer, pushing out generous flushes of long-lasting flowers every 2 to 3 weeks.

Perfect For

  • Scented and sensory gardens where its complex, room-filling perfume can be fully enjoyed.
  • Low-maintenance or child-friendly spaces thanks to its nearly thornless stems and top-tier natural disease resistance.
  • Floral cut arrangements due to its fast-producing new shoots and unique watercolor-like color gradient.

Care Tips

Plant in full sun to light shade in well-draining soil. Because its exceptionally rapid growth can create slender branches that nod under the weight of large blossoms, practice deep, regular pruning to thicken up the stems and support the heavy flowers

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FAQs

Potted Roses: 4 or more: Free ground shipping. 1 plant: $12.99 ground shipping. 2 plants: $24.99 ground shipping. 3 plants: $35.99 ground shipping.

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All orders are shipped using UPS Ground. Please allow 4-7 business days for delivery. Delivery times can vary depending on your location, the variety ordered, and whether the rose is available for immediate shipment or is a pre-order. 

To ensure optimal planting conditions, we offer complimentary shipment deferrals for up to 6 months. Please indicate your preferred shipping month at the bottom of your cart before finalizing your order.