Yes, the roses are created in Malicorne and Commentry, France. They started research into roses in 1954 and the first rose was produced ten years later. Delbard's original speciality was fruit trees. Now they produce both, in equal proportions by the looks of it, together with all sorts of other plants. They are also a chain of garden centres. David Austin also started 50 years ago, but has always, I believe, concentrated on producing just roses. I would say, again a supposition, that there is a lot more finance invested in the publicity of the roses in the case of David Austin. Roses are just one of Delbard's activities.