Rich, deep pink shade leaning towards cherry pink, with the petal bases tinged yellowish-white. - rambler, climbing rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - fruity character
– Spectacular once-a-year flower cascade
– Vivid cherry pink blooms with rich depth
– Strong, long-lasting fruity fragrance
– Vigorous rambler for walls and trees
– Dark, glossy foliage and barely any thorns Speisialtacht: Bronntar Royal National Rose Society – Award of Garden Merit air, triailte i ngairdíní le haghaidh feidhmíochta iontaofa.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,80 €
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ALEXANDRE GIRAULT – pink rambler climbing rose - Barbier
If You dream of a romantic rose curtain that simply works once it settles in, Alexandre Girault is a classic rambler that rewards a little planning with years of effortless display. Masses of cherry-pink, very double clusters pour over walls, arbours and old trees, filling the air with a fruity perfume at peak summer. Tall, flexible canes and dense dark foliage quickly cover large vertical spaces, yet the variety is pleasantly barely-thorny, making tying-in and light pruning much easier in a family garden. On moist Irish sites, it copes well as long as You ensure reasonable drainage where heavy clay might stay wet. Once planted, an own-root rambler like this builds up a deep, resilient framework, giving You a long-lived, stable presence that regenerates well if ever cut back hard. Expect a strong root system in the first year, more vigorous shoots and shaping in the second, and full, romantic ornamental value by the third season, so You can simply enjoy the view and light annual tidying rather than constant fussing over it.
Alexandre Girault climbing rose showing its branch structure without foliage.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Large wall or house gable
Long, rambling canes and dense foliage quickly clothe big vertical surfaces, turning a plain wall into a romantic summer backdrop with one abundant flowering season that needs only moderate yearly pruning for busy homeowners
Pergola or arbour over a seating area
Its strong, long-lasting fruity fragrance and heavy clusters of cherry-pink blooms create a scented roof in early summer, ideal for seating or dining spots where You want a single, spectacular flush rather than continuous upkeep for fragrance-loving beginners
Training into a mature tree
Classic rambler growth lets You weave young shoots into established trees, producing a floating cloud of blossom without needing extra structures, while the barely thorny canes make handling and guiding much easier for cautious gardeners
Park-style boundary or rural cottage edge
The tall, arching habit and once-a-year mass flowering fit traditional cottage and park plantings, giving a long-lived structural rose that copes with typical Irish moisture and, with sensible siting, manages our generally high humidity for nostalgic garden-owners
Feature rose on a sturdy arch in the front garden
Dark, glossy foliage and very double cherry-pink blooms provide high-impact kerb appeal from a single planting, while the moderate maintenance and reliable habit suit smaller urban plots where You want drama without complex care for busy families
Informal screen along a fence
Its wide spread and vigorous growth create a soft, flowering screen that breaks up views and offers privacy; own-root resilience means it recovers well from renovation pruning, giving long-term cover for practical-minded owners
Mixed backdrop with shrubs and small trees
The once-flowering, richly coloured display combines beautifully with shrubs like smoke bush and penstemon, adding seasonal drama while spending the rest of the year as a solid green backdrop that needs only light annual attention for design-conscious planners
Large container on a sheltered patio
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, it can be trained up obelisks or against railings, offering a single grand flowering that copes with typical coastal wind and rain when given support, ideal for compact-space gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage-arch entrance – Train Alexandre Girault over a timber or metal arch at your front path, underplanting with lavender for scent and soft edging – ideal for romantic-style homeowners wanting a welcoming gateway
Tree-draped blossom – Let shoots climb into an old apple or ornamental tree, creating a cascade of pink flowers above lawn or seating – perfect for rural gardeners who like naturalistic, low-fuss drama
Perfumed pergola walk – Cover a simple pergola with this rambler, adding pots of rosemary and nepeta along the base – great for families who want a single, spectacular flowering moment in early summer
Parkland fence screen – Combine with Penstemon ‘Husker Red’ and a dwarf smoke bush along a boundary fence for layered colour and foliage contrast – suited to larger plots and park-style private gardens
Patio statement pot – Plant in a 50 litre container with a tall obelisk, surrounding the base with low geraniums to soften the rim – best for small gardens seeking vertical interest without permanent building work
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Alexandre Girault, Barbier rambler climbing rose; rambler, Hybrid Wichurana group, garden climbing type. Exhibition name Alexandre Girault, unregistered but historically well established.
Origin and breeding
Bred by René Barbier, Barbier Frères & Compagnie, France. Cross of Rosa lucieae and ‘Papa Gontier’. Breeding year 1907, introduced 1909, a classic French rambler selection.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the Royal National Rose Society Award of Garden Merit (2012), confirming its reliability and ornamental value in typical garden conditions over many seasons.
Growth and structure
Vigorous rambling climber reaching about 600–950 cm high with a 280–460 cm spread. Flexible, arching canes, dense, glossy dark green foliage and relatively few prickles, good for training and covering structures.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, flat, very double flowers with over 40 petals, borne in large clusters along the canes. Non-remontant; produces one main, generous flowering period each season rather than repeat flushes.
Colour and phenology
Rich cherry-pink blooms with lighter outer petals and a slight yellowish glow in the centre. Colour holds well, gradually softening to paler pink with whitish edges before petals fall at the end of flowering.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting scent with a fruity character that is noticeable around the plant in still weather. Primarily an ornamental variety, as the very double blooms limit access to pollen for insects.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose-hip formation generally sparse due to very double flowers. When present, hips are globular, red, around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding a light decorative effect after flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (H7, USDA 6b). Disease resistance moderate for mildew, black spot and rust, benefitting from good air movement and seasonal protection in humid, high-pressure sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on walls, pergolas, arbours or trained into trees, spaced 220–400 cm depending on use. Suitable for partial shade; prefers moisture-retentive but well-drained soil and moderate, regular maintenance.
ALEXANDRE GIRAULT offers vigorous wall-covering growth, strong fruity fragrance and long-lived own-root resilience that copes well with annual pruning, making it a dependable choice if You would like a romantic rambler for your garden.
Flower Colour:
Rich, deep pink shade leaning towards cherry pink, with the petal bases tinged yellowish-white.
Closed Bud:
The outer surface of the bud is pale pink, with a brighter pink shade at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The inner petals are an intense deep pink, while the undersides of the outer petals are a soft, almost whitish pink.
Full Bloom:
The colour is uniformly rich, vivid cherry pink, with a slight yellowish glow visible in the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The colour fades to a slightly paler pink, with a whitish-pink edging at the petal margins.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the vivid cherry-pink only slightly fades; before the flowers fade it becomes a lighter pink with a whitish edge.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
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