DALIAMY – pink climbing rose - Dalla Libera
The DALIAMY climbing rose is made for Irish gardens where romantic colour, fragrance and a lush, settled look really matter over the years. As a pharmaROSA ORIGINAL own‑root plant in a 2‑litre pot, it arrives well established, so You can plant it and let its roots get to work, gradually forming a stable, long‑lived framework of flowering shoots that copes well with our damp climate and the challenge of heavy soil and drainage near the house. In time, its medium‑tall, flexible canes will cover fences, arches or cottage‑style front walls with clusters of rich pink, pompon‑shaped blooms that repeat well through summer and carry a very strong, far‑carried scent. With patient, basic care and regular protection, this climbing rose will reward You year after year, following the natural rhythm of year one for establishment, year two for stronger shoots, and from year three onwards for full, reliable flowering impact.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
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| Front‑garden pergola or entrance arbour |
DALIAMY’s medium‑tall, creeping habit makes it ideal for training up and over a simple timber pergola or metal arch, giving You a romantic pink tunnel of strongly scented blooms right at the front door; best for gardeners who enjoy regular care and attention |
| Sunny south‑ or west‑facing house wall |
Given good support and some space, this climber will clothe a warm wall in dense, mid‑green foliage and repeated waves of medium pink flowers, adapting gradually to its spot and offering a long‑term vertical feature despite our wet climate and heavier soils; suited to patient home gardeners |
| Rural cottage‑style boundary fence |
Along a rustic post‑and‑rail or wire fence, DALIAMY can be tied in as a loose, informal screen, its pompon blooms and rich colour echoing classic cottage borders and providing summer structure if You are happy to prune and protect it each year; ideal for countryside rose lovers |
| Romantic seating corner or garden bench backdrop |
Planted behind a favourite bench and trained on a trellis, the very strong, fruity scent and repeat flowering create an intimate evening corner once the plant has matured over its first three seasons, perfect if You value fragrance as much as looks; recommended for scent‑seeking beginners |
| Small group of 2–3 climbers as a specimen feature |
Using a group of DALIAMY on a larger frame or along a stretch of fence builds up a more impressive, long‑lived display of pink colour and scent than a single plant, ideal when You want a dependable focal point in a family garden; best for committed home owners |
| Mixed vertical planting with clematis |
Combined with summer‑flowering clematis like ‘Rooguchi’ or ‘Hot Love’, this rose’s dense foliage and repeated pink flushes provide structure and background, while the clematis adds contrast in shape and colour, rewarding those happy to manage both climbers; ideal for creative planting enthusiasts |
| Large container on a sunny, sheltered patio |
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage and feeding, DALIAMY can be grown near a wall or arch to bring vertical interest, lush foliage and scented flowers to paved spaces, though it will still need protection and tying‑in; suitable for balcony and patio rose owners |
| Screening and softening garden structures |
Over time this own‑root climber forms a durable framework that can regenerate from the base, helping to disguise sheds, bin areas or functional fences with foliage and blooms, provided You maintain regular pruning and disease control; ideal for long‑term garden planners |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Archway – Train DALIAMY over a simple metal arch with lavender and catmint at the base for a soft, country look – perfect for rural cottage‑garden fans who enjoy a traditional, scented entrance.
- Formal Front Fence – Space plants along a low front fence and underplant with clipped box or small rosemary balls for a neat yet romantic street view – ideal for tidy urban front‑garden owners wanting strong colour and structure.
- Seating Nook – Place a wooden bench against a trellis covered with DALIAMY, adding pots of scented herbs nearby to echo the rose’s aroma – suited to those creating an intimate evening relaxation corner.
- Mixed Climber Panel – Combine DALIAMY with a dark‑flowered clematis on a panel, and plant hydrangeas in front to blend vertical and shrub layers – great for gardeners who like lush, layered, long‑season displays.
- Patio Feature Pot – Grow DALIAMY in a 40–50 litre container by a sunny wall and pair it with trailing thyme and violas at the rim – ideal for balcony and terrace gardeners who want height without losing floor space.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climbing rose, registered as DALlamy, traded as Daliamy Climbing rose DALlamy; part of the climbing rose collection, suitable as an ornamental garden climber. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Davide Dalla Libera at Novaspina, Italy; bred around 2015 and introduced in 2016, with Novaspina also acting as the initial distributor for European garden markets. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Recipient of the Fragrance Award at the Rome International Rose Competition 2015, highlighting its notably strong, high-quality scent among contemporary climbing rose introductions. |
| Growth and structure |
Creeping, medium-tall climber reaching about 190–310 cm high and 150–250 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and a moderately thorny framework needing support and regular training. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, ball-shaped to pompon flowers with over 40 petals, produced in clusters of medium-sized blooms around 1.5–2.75 inches, repeating well with an especially abundant second flush. |
| Colour and phenology |
Rich mid-pink colour with raspberry and lilac tones; buds open deep, then become uniform medium pink before fading to pastel, giving a varied, romantic effect through the flowering cycle. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, far-scented rose perfume with a rich, fruity character; primarily grown as an ornamental scented climber rather than for pollinator value, as the very double blooms hide the stamens. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical rose hips, approximately 9–15 mm across, turning an attractive orange-red; not usually a dominant ornamental feature but may add light seasonal interest. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance is weak, with very high sensitivity to powdery mildew and black spot and medium susceptibility to rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with good air circulation and drainage; requires consistent pruning, feeding, irrigation in heat, and regular plant protection to control fungal diseases, especially in humid, rain-prone areas. |
DALIAMY offers richly scented pink blooms, a flexible climbing habit and the long-term resilience of an own-root plant, making it a rewarding choice if You are ready to give a little extra care.
