ADALINALU – pink climbing rose – Adam
Let Adalinalu bring refined romance to your garden with cascades of medium‑pink blooms that soften from rich bud to pastel, creating a charming backdrop along walls, fences and pergolas. This large‑flowered climber delivers generously clustered, very full blooms in repeated flushes, so You can enjoy an elegant show over a long season without complicated pruning regimes. Its dense, dark green, glossy foliage builds a decorative screen, ideal in Irish front gardens where You want beauty to greet You every day, even in a humid climate with frequent rain. In its 2‑litre pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL pot it arrives well rooted and easy to handle, settling gradually into its final place as a long‑lived, own‑root plant that can regenerate from the base. Give it a good support, reasonable drainage on heavier clay and a little patience: in year one it builds roots, in year two it pushes stronger shoots, and by year three it reaches its full ornamental value as a romantic vertical feature You can enjoy for years.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front‑garden pergola or rose arch near the entrance |
Adalinalu’s medium‑tall climbing habit and dense foliage quickly turn an arch or pergola into a welcoming green tunnel, with waves of pastel pink, very full blooms creating a refined, romantic entrance that suits busy homeowners seeking a graceful everyday welcome for visitors |
| South‑ or west‑facing house wall with trellis |
Trained on trellis or wires, this large‑flowered climber forms an elegant, long‑term vertical feature, its glossy dark foliage and repeat‑flowering pink clusters softening brick, render or stone for a polished, ornamental cottage look appreciated by beginners |
| Garden fence between neighbouring properties |
The tall, upright canes and relatively narrow spread make it ideal for greening a boundary without swallowing space; with patient tying‑in You gain privacy, colour and structure from an own‑root rose that can be rejuvenated from the base, reassuring cautious gardeners |
| Small group of 3–5 plants as a feature screen |
Planted in a staggered row, several Adalinalu climbers form a flower‑laden screen that reads as one continuous curtain of pink, perfect for marking the end of a garden or framing a seating area in family‑sized plots cherished by homeowners |
| Mixed ornamental bed with vertical accent |
Used as a tall backdrop behind perennials and low shrubs, its long flowering season and cup‑shaped clusters provide ongoing colour and height, while the romantic pink tones blend easily with cottage‑garden companions, appealing to rural enthusiasts |
| Coastal or exposed site with sheltered support |
When given a sturdy frame and reasonable drainage, this hardy climber copes with cool, breezy conditions typical of many Irish gardens, even where frequent wind‑driven rain increases disease pressure, which makes it suitable for practical coastal owners |
| Large container on terrace, balcony or paved yard |
Grown in a minimum 40–50 litre container with a strong obelisk or trellis, Adalinalu offers vertical colour where soil is limited, and as an own‑root plant it settles into the pot, responding well to simple, regular feeding valued by urban residents |
| Romantic seating corner or arbour |
Trained around an arbour, its mild rosy fragrance and repeatedly opening, very full pink blooms build a soft, intimate setting over a few seasons as the plant moves from root establishment to full ornamental effect, rewarding patient couples |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Archway – Train Adalinalu over a simple wooden arch, underplant with lavender and catmint to echo the soft pinks and create a scented, low‑maintenance entrance – ideal for fans of classic cottage‑style gardens
- Elegant Wall Veil – Cover a sunny house wall with Adalinalu on tensioned wires, and edge the base with heucheras and lamb’s ear for contrasting foliage textures – suited to homeowners wanting a refined, contemporary look
- Romantic Corner – Place a bench under a pergola clothed in Adalinalu and companion it with hydrangeas and ferns to soften shade transitions – perfect for those seeking a quiet reading nook in a family garden
- Vertical Patio Garden – Grow Adalinalu in a 50‑litre container with a metal obelisk, adding pots of rosemary and thyme around the base for scent and structure – great for balcony or courtyard gardeners with limited ground
- Soft Boundary Screen – Run Adalinalu along a fence, weaving canes through wires and mixing in Japanese creeper for extra autumn colour – appealing to busy urban residents wanting privacy with a romantic feel
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Large‑flowered climbing rose; registered as ADAlinalu, marketed as Adalinalu NIRPORIZON ADAlinalu. Part of the NIRPORIZON collection, supplied here as an own‑root pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2‑litre potted rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Michel Adam in Liffré, France around 2014 from undisclosed parentage. Introduced to the market in 2016 with initial distribution by NIRP International in Italy for ornamental climbing use. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Highly decorated climber: Gold medal Madrid 2014, first prize climbing rose Lyon 2014, Certificat de Mérite and first prize at Bagatelle, Paris 2017, plus Gold medal Saverne 2018 and Grand Prix de la Rose SNHF first prize. |
| Growth and structure |
Vigorous climber reaching about 220–340 cm in height with a 35–65 cm spread. Forms long, trainable canes with moderately thorny stems and dense, dark green, glossy foliage, ideal for vertical structures and decorative screening. |
| Flower morphology |
Produces medium‑sized, cup‑shaped, very full blooms with more than 40 petals, carried mainly in clusters. It is remontant, offering a generous second flush that provides extended seasonal colour on pergolas and walls. |
| Colour and phenology |
Buds open from dark pink to a fresh, uniform medium pink, then fade gently to pastel tones before petals fall. Overall effect is clean and elegant, with a slightly matt surface and moderate colour retention across repeated flushes. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate rosy fragrance of mild intensity, noticeable at close range rather than at a distance. Provides a pleasant, unobtrusive scent around seating areas without overwhelming other plants or nearby living spaces. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually limited due to very double flowers, but occasional small spherical hips may form, typically 6–10 mm in diameter, colouring orange‑red and adding a discreet seasonal accent in late season. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). However, it is very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so regular monitoring and preventative plant protection are recommended. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best on supports such as pergolas, fences, walls and arches with full sun and free‑draining soil. Space 30–50 cm depending on use, and for pots choose at least 40–50 litres. Requires consistent disease management and secure tying‑in of canes. |
ADALINALU offers romantic, award‑winning pink clusters, strong vertical impact in small spaces and a regenerating own‑root habit; if You like the idea of a long‑lived climber with reliable flowering, this could be the right choice for You.
