MYRIAM, COURIR POUR ELLES – pink park rose - Rateau
Reliable MYRIAM, COURIR POUR ELLES brings a graceful sweep of vivid pink across beds and fronts of borders, forming a naturally uniform low shrub that fits neatly into small Irish family gardens. Its own‑root character supports a long‑lived, steadily maturing bush that copes well even where heavy garden soils need a bit of care for drainage and air. The compact, spreading habit stays tidy without complicated pruning, while semi‑double clusters repeat flower generously from early summer onwards, keeping the overall look orderly and cheerful. In its 2‑litre pot it arrives ready to plant, settling in quickly so You can enjoy gradual, confident development from root building to fuller blooms over the first three years. With dense foliage and good heat and drought resilience, it offers dependable colour through mixed Irish weather on patios, sunny fronts and smaller beds. Use it as a charming edging rose, a low hedge or a focal shrub in a cottage‑style corner, where its adaptable size and shape keep maintenance manageable for busy or beginner gardeners.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden focal shrub |
The compact, spreading habit and vivid pink clusters create an immediate focal point near the entrance without growing out of scale, ideal where You want a welcoming feature that remains tidy and easy to understand for beginners |
| Low hedge along paths or driveways |
Planted at the recommended hedge spacing, this variety forms a low, uniform line that guides the eye and defines paths, suiting family gardens that favour clear structure over complex designs for busy homeowners |
| Edging for mixed cottage-style borders |
Its modest height and neat spread sit naturally at the front of mixed borders, allowing herbaceous perennials and small shrubs to rise behind while the rose provides a continuous pink edging for cottage-garden lovers |
| Feature rose in medium containers |
In a well-drained 40–50 litre container, its spreading, low shrub form fills the pot attractively and repeats flower through summer, providing reliable colour on patios and balconies for urban gardeners |
| Small rose groups in family beds |
Groups of three to five plants create a soft, uniform block of colour that looks designed without much effort, helping less experienced gardeners achieve a planned look in average-sized beds for new homeowners |
| Sunny, heat-exposed spots in the garden |
Good heat and moderate drought tolerance mean it continues to flower satisfactorily in warmer, more exposed positions, useful for south-facing Irish sites that can dry quickly in summer for time-poor gardeners |
| Areas with heavier or more compacted soil |
The own-root, shrub-form plant gradually establishes a stable framework even where heavier soils need attention, provided drainage is improved to cope with persistent Irish rainfall for practical gardeners |
| Neat, low-maintenance-looking planting schemes |
The naturally even, spreading structure and good self-cleaning of spent blooms keep the plant visually tidy, helping beds appear cared-for with fewer detailed tasks over the season for low-maintenance seekers |
Decorating ideas
- Welcoming Front Path – Line the path with a low hedge of this rose, underplant with lavender and dwarf catmint to echo the pink and soften edges – ideal for homeowners wanting a classic, inviting entrance.
- Cottage Border Edge – Use groups of three in front of foxgloves, hardy geraniums and lady’s mantle, creating a gentle colour wave that feels natural yet ordered – perfect for relaxed cottage-style gardeners.
- Patio Feature Pot – Plant one shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and white alyssum around the base for contrast and fragrance – suited to balcony and small-patio owners.
- Family Sitting Corner – Frame a seating area with short runs of this rose, backed by hydrangeas and ornamental grasses for movement and privacy – great for families wanting a calm, easy-to-enjoy retreat.
- Urban Colour Block – Fill a rectangular bed with a grid of plants, interspersed with low box balls and silver-leaved artemisia to create a clean, modern pink-and-green scheme – aimed at design-conscious city gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Registered as EVElubis, marketed as MYRIAM, COURIR POUR ELLES – a park shrub rose within the Park - shrub rose collection, bred for bedding, park and landscape plantings. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France in 2008 by Jérôme Rateau of EVE – André Eve Nurseries and Rose Gardens, introduced in 2016 through Pépinières et Roseraies André Eve for European gardens. |
| Growth and structure |
Low, spreading shrub 80–120 cm high and 90–130 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy medium-green foliage and moderate prickliness, giving a uniform, ground-hugging outline. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, flat blooms with approximately 13–25 petals, produced in clusters on branching stems; flowers are small but numerous and repeat generously through the season. |
| Colour and phenology |
Pure vivid fuchsia-pink flowers, buds deep dark fuchsia, opening intense magenta pink, then softening to cyclamen-pink with pale margins as they age, giving lively colour variation on each plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so the variety is chosen primarily for colour and structure rather than perfume, fitting sites where scent is not a key requirement. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Self-cleaning habit limits hip formation, though occasional small, bright red, ellipsoid hips 6–12 mm in diameter may appear late in the season and add a discreet decorative note. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Very hardy shrub rose, tolerating approximately −32 to −29 °C (H7, USDA 4b, Swedish zone 5); disease resistance is low so regular preventive care is advised, but heat and drought tolerance are good. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for flowerbeds, parks, urban green spaces, specimen use and large containers; plant 90–100 cm apart in hedges or groups, or up to 180 cm as a solitary, in well-drained, improved garden soil. |
MYRIAM, COURIR POUR ELLES offers neat, low, spreading colour, good heat tolerance and a long-lived own-root framework that settles securely into family gardens; consider it if You would like a dependable pink shrub rose.
