Medium-full coral pink with a delicate peach undertone. - climber, climbing rose - very strongly scented, garden-filling rose - sweet tea-scented
– Romantica® style, nostalgic rosette blooms
– Very strongly scented, sweet tea fragrance
– Richly double, coral‑pink flowers with peach tones
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush
– Hardy to USDA 5b, suitable for Irish winters Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir bonn cré-umha Adelaide 2000, meas ag breithiúna trialacha idirnáisiúnta.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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GENEVIEVE – coral-pink climbing rose - Meilland
If You dream of a romantic, strongly scented climber that will quietly get on with covering a wall or arch in Irish conditions, Genevieve Romantica® MEIroupis is a reliable, own-root climbing Hybrid Tea that rewards simple care. Its very double, rosette blooms open in clustered sprays, shifting from vibrant coral-pink to a softer pastel shade, so Your display stays elegant for weeks. With dense, glossy foliage and a compact climbing habit, it is easy to keep orderly in smaller front gardens while still looking generously romantic. The powerful sweet tea fragrance is genuinely garden-filling, turning patios and paths into fragrant evening spots. Planted in well-prepared soil with attention to drainage on heavier ground typical of Irish gardens, it establishes steadily as an own-root plant, giving You a long-lived framework shrub that can regenerate from the base. Think in terms of a gentle development arc: in year one it focuses on roots, in year two on stronger shoots, and by year three You can enjoy its full ornamental value along fences, pergolas or cottage-style house walls.
Genevieve climbing rose in full bloom, showing coral-pink rosette flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
House wall or sunny front façade
Ideal where You want a compact climber to dress a wall without overwhelming windows or gutters; the moderate 120–200 cm height range is easier to manage than huge ramblers, giving a structured, reliable effect for the long term, especially for beginners
Archway or entrance pergola
The flexible, climbing growth and clustered, very double rosette flowers create a romantic gateway effect over time; its own-root vigour builds a durable framework that can be shaped, so Your arch gains stable, long-lived character rather than needing frequent replacement, suiting homeowners
Small rose group by a seating area
Plant 1–3 plants to frame a bench or patio where You actually sit; the very strong sweet tea fragrance is most appreciated up close, turning everyday tea breaks into moments of scented calm, an easy luxury for busy urban-gardeners
Romantic cottage-garden side path
Its coral-pink to pastel peach flowers blend naturally with cottage styles and traditional perennials; trained along a low fence, it gives soft colour and nostalgic charm without needing complicated combinations, a gentle choice for rural cottage-owners
Front-garden focal point with support
Use a sturdy obelisk or post-and-wire frame to anchor the planting; the dense, glossy foliage and repeat flowering give a tidy yet lush pillar of colour, perfect when You want a standout feature that still looks organised and manageable for busy-families
Climbing rose in mixed shrub border
Genevieve can be trained through light frameworks or sturdier shrubs, adding vertical interest and scent; its own-root nature means the plant adapts gradually to the surrounding mix and maintains structure for many seasons, reassuring for long-term planners
Coastal or exposed suburban garden
With suitable staking and good soil preparation, this climber can offer romantic colour even where Atlantic winds test taller roses, provided drainage is improved on heavier soils often found in such spots, making it a thoughtful option for coastal gardeners
Large pot on terrace or balcony (minimum 40–50 litres)
In a big, deep container with regular feeding and watering, Genevieve works as a statement pot rose on balconies or terraces; its manageable size and repeat flushes suit spaces where You want maximum scent and colour from one plant, ideal for space-conscious owners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE ARCH – Train Genevieve over a metal or timber arch with underplanting of lavender cotton and switchgrass for a soft, rural look – for lovers of traditional cottage gardens
FRAGRANT FAÇADE – Clothe a sunny house wall between windows, pairing with neat Japanese euonymus at the base for year-round structure – for homeowners wanting tidy but romantic front gardens
SCENTED SEATING – Place a pergola or obelisk beside a patio bench and let the blooms hang at head height for evening fragrance – for busy people who relax outdoors after work
PASTEL BORDER – Combine this coral-pink climber with soft hydrangeas and airy ornamental grasses to create a gentle colour wash – for those seeking a low-drama, harmonious scheme
COASTAL ROMANCE – In improved, free-draining soil, train Genevieve along a sheltered fence with rosemary and lavender for movement and scent – for coastal gardeners wanting charm without complex planting plans
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing Hybrid Tea rose; registered as MEIroupis, traded as Genevieve Romantica MEIroupis, ARS exhibition name Colette; part of the Romantica collection of fragrant, nostalgic-style roses.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain A. Meilland, Meilland International SA, France, from (Meibeluxen × Friesia) × Prairie Princess; bred 1994, registered 1996 with US plant patent PP 9994, introduced commercially in 1997.
Awards and recognitions
Bronze Medal at the National Rose Trial Garden of Australia, Adelaide, in 2000, recognising its overall garden and exhibition performance within the Romantica line of climbing roses.
Growth and structure
Medium climber with 120–200 cm height and 70–120 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderately thorny stems; forms a compact climbing framework suitable for walls, arches and obelisks in family gardens.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with over 40 petals; large flower size (approximately 7–10 cm) borne mainly in clusters; remontant habit with a strong main flush followed by a plentiful second flowering wave in season.
Colour and phenology
Medium-full coral-pink blooms with a delicate peach undertone; buds vivid coral to orange-pink, opening vibrant then fading to soft pink with pastel peach edges; colour retention medium, giving a gentle pastel effect as flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strongly scented climbing rose with a sweet tea fragrance; the scent is rich, garden-filling and best appreciated near seating areas, paths and entrances where air movement carries the perfume through the space.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical red hips, around 6–10 mm diameter; hips are scattered and primarily ornamental rather than a dominant feature of the plant in normal garden use.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); disease resistance mixed, with high susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust and moderate black spot, requiring regular preventive care in humid climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with sturdy support; allow about 150 cm spacing for mass planting or 250 cm as a specimen; maintain regular feeding, watering and plant protection to keep foliage healthy and flowering continuous.
GENEVIEVE – coral-pink climbing rose - Meilland offers strong fragrance, romantic double blooms and a compact climbing habit on a long-lived own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice if You would like a dependable, decorative rose to enjoy for years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GENEVIEVE – coral-pink climbing rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Colour Fading Description:
As the blooms open, the vivid coral-pink gradually fades; by the end of flowering it becomes a soft pink with a pastel peach hue at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Very double (40+ petal) blooms offer limited attraction to pollinators because the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict insects’ access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double-flowered (40+ petals) blooms largely enclose the stamens, so it is only partially pollinator-friendly and mainly ornamental.
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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