A uniform, vivid pink shade deepened by a subtle purplish base tone. - historic, old garden rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classic old-rose character
– Strong, long-lasting old-rose fragrance
– Spectacular once-a-year flower display
– Vigorous climbing habit for arches and walls
– Dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage
– Excellent winter hardiness to USDA 4b Gné speisialta: Historic 1886 Geschwind climbing rose with richly double, romantic pink rosette blooms.
Long-lasting plant – Shapes and contours
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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AURELIA LIFFA – pink historic climbing rose – Geschwind
If You dream of a romantic, historic climbing rose that simply works once it settles in, Aurelia Liffa is a characterful choice for arches, walls and cottage-style gardens. Its richly petalled, deep pink rosette blooms and strong old-rose scent create a truly historic atmosphere in even a small Irish family garden. This once-flowering climber gives one lavish summer display, then clothes structures with dense, dark green foliage, providing reliable structure and privacy. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it is already well established, ready to adapt steadily to Your soil and care routine and cope better with typical Irish rain and humidity. In year one it focuses on roots, year two on framework shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental impact with long, graceful canes that can be trained along fences or around a pergola. With thoughtful siting and simple seasonal care You gain a long-lived garden feature that matures beautifully over time, ideal if You prefer planting once and enjoying for decades.
Freshly opened bloom of Aurelia Liffa, showing vivid scarlet-red outer petals and warmer carmine tones inside.
Aurelia Liffa showing very full, double blooms.
Glossy, deep scarlet closed bud of Aurelia Liffa.
Basal shoot on Aurelia Liffa climbing rose.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden arch or arbour near the entrance
Trained over an arch, Aurelia Liffa creates a welcoming historic tunnel of deep pink, strongly scented blooms during its main summer flush, giving a memorable focal point and sense of arrival for visitors and for beginners
Wall-trained rose along a sunny house façade
Its tall climbing habit and dense foliage cover bare walls effectively, while once-a-year flowering reduces deadheading work; the old-rose character suits traditional Irish houses and cottages, especially for homeowners
Romantic pergola or garden seat covering
Long canes can be guided over a pergola to form a shaded summer retreat; the strong fragrance and rich colour make sitting beneath it a classic rose-garden experience appealing to romantics
Fenceline planting to define garden boundaries
Along a boundary fence it forms a leafy, flowering screen, giving height and privacy while retaining a natural, informal look that blends well with rural surroundings valued by cottage-gardeners
Solitary specimen in a lawn or small park corner
Used alone on a sturdy support, it becomes a sculptural feature with a single dramatic flowering, ideal where You want a statement plant that anchors the design for collectors
Historic-style mixed border backdrop
Placed at the back of a mixed border, its rosy summer display and dark foliage provide a romantic backdrop for perennials, suiting those who enjoy a heritage atmosphere for enthusiasts
Partially shaded side-garden run
Tolerating partial shade, it works along side passages or north-west fences where full sun is limited, still giving a good show once established in typical Irish moisture and humidity
Large container with strong support (40–50 litre minimum)
In a big, well-drained container with regular watering, it can be grown on patios or balconies; own-root vigour and long lifespan make this practical for those wanting impact in paved spaces for urban-gardeners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE ARCHWAY – Combine Aurelia Liffa on an iron arch with Brunnera macrophylla and spring bulbs beneath for a layered, storybook entrance – ideal for lovers of informal cottage gardens
PERGOLA RETREAT – Train the rose along a wooden pergola and underplant with lavender and catmint to contrast textures and fragrance – perfect for creating a scented seating nook
HISTORIC FENCE RUN – Let it scramble along a post-and-rail fence with Clematis 'Amber' threading through for extended colour – great for defining rural garden boundaries
ROMANTIC FAÇADE – Clothe a sunny house wall with Aurelia Liffa and frame the base with hydrangeas for a soft, romantic frontage – suited to those renovating period homes
PATIO FEATURE – Grow it in a 40–50 litre half-barrel with a sturdy obelisk and underplant with trailing thyme – appealing to small-garden owners seeking vertical drama
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Aurelia Liffa – pink historic – old garden rose – Geschwind; American Rose Society exhibition name Aurelia Liffa; unregistered cultivar; part of the Historic rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Old rose, Hybrid Macrantha and Hybrid Setigera background; Rosa setigera × ‘Marie Baumann’; bred by Rudolf Geschwind in Hungary around 1885; introduced to gardens in 1886.
Growth and structure
Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 280–420 cm high with a 200–300 cm spread; densely thorned canes; dark green, slightly glossy dense foliage; moderate self-cleaning of spent blooms.
Flower morphology
Large, very full rosette blooms with more than 40 petals; cluster-flowered; once-flowering, producing a single rich main summer display rather than repeat flushes through the season.
Colour and phenology
Overall vivid pink flowers with a subtle purplish base tone; buds open scarlet-red, deepen towards crimson-raspberry, then lighten slightly and may gain a purplish cast in strong sunlight over time.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting perfume with a classic old-rose character; best appreciated near paths, seating areas or frequently used garden routes where the summer flowering can be enjoyed at close quarters.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally due to the very double flowers; where present they are bright red, spherical, about 10–14 mm in diameter, adding a small decorative touch in late season.
Resistance and hardiness
Very winter hardy to about -32 to -29 °C (USDA zone 4b, RHS H7); moderate heat tolerance but needs regular watering in dry spells; susceptible to rust and moderately prone to mildew and black spot.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on pergolas, arbours, arches, fences and walls; also as a specimen or in parks; space 150–275 cm depending on use; needs sturdy support, good drainage, feeding and regular plant protection.
Aurelia Liffa offers richly scented historic blooms, impressive climbing height and long-lived structure as an own-root rose that settles in for decades; a thoughtful choice if You want lasting character with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
AURELIA LIFFA – pink historic - old garden rose - Geschwind
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Highly double with large blooms, it is of low attractiveness to pollinators because the full flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its heavily double blooms conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally a bright red, spherical rose hip 10–14 mm in diameter may form.
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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