RED PARFUM™ – deep red rambler climbing rose - Eve
If You would like a classic, romantic climber that still feels easy to live with in an Irish family garden, RED PARFUM™ offers richly scented arches of colour without complicated routines. This glossy-leaved rambler climbs reliably on fences, pergolas and house walls, coping well with typical Irish rain and heavier soils when You provide simple drainage against waterlogging. The deep, velvety blooms appear in clusters, with a generous repeat, so Your front garden or cottage-style corner stays in flower from early summer onwards. Its very strong damask fragrance carries on damp evenings, turning every walk past the house into a gentle perfume experience. As an own-root, 2‑litre plant it settles in steadily, building a long-lived framework that can be refreshed by light pruning rather than constant replacement. Year by year it matures into a dense, uniform screen, giving privacy, height and a welcoming, traditional look that suits both town terraces and rural cottages.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front-garden arch or pergola by the entrance |
Creates a dramatic, deep-red arch that flowers generously twice, with a powerful damask scent that greets You on arrival yet needs only moderate pruning and occasional deadheading – ideal for a busy but romance-loving beginner |
| Climbing accent on a sunny or lightly shaded house wall |
Climbs 2,8–4,5 m to soften brick, render or stone, its glossy mid-green foliage and uniform growth forming a long-lived vertical accent that fits modest Irish plots where You want impact from limited ground space – reassuring for the style-conscious homeowner |
| Privacy screen on fences around a family garden |
Dense foliage and repeat-flowering clusters build a living screen that filters views and wind while staying manageable with once- or twice-yearly tying-in and trimming, avoiding the constant clipping of hedges – a relief for time-poor families |
| Romantic seating corner or cottage-garden arbour |
Deep, velvety blooms and very strong fragrance create an intimate, traditional feel over benches or arbours, pairing easily with soft grasses and perennials so You achieve a cottage look without complex plans – perfect for relaxed rural gardeners |
| Cutting and exhibition-quality stems from the garden |
Produces medium-sized, cupped double flowers on clusters that can be cut for vases or local shows, combining strong colour and fragrance so You get “florist-level” stems from one long-lived plant – rewarding for creative home florists |
| Coastal or exposed Irish sites needing vertical colour |
Reliable climbing habit and sturdy canes give a stable framework that copes with moist Atlantic air and cool winds when the roots are well drained, so structures stay clothed in colour instead of bare wood – encouraging for coastal-plot owners |
| Large container on terrace or balcony (min. 40–50 litres) |
In a generous container with support, it offers repeat deep-red flowering and fragrance close to seating areas, with simple feeding and watering rather than soil renovation, extending rose growing to paved spaces – convenient for small-space gardeners |
| Long-term framework rose for family gardens |
As an own-root rambler it builds a durable, regenerating framework that in year one focuses on roots, in year two on stronger shoots and from year three gives full ornamental value, so plantings remain stable without replanting – ideal for long-view planners |
Decorating ideas
- Entrance Romance – Train RED PARFUM™ over a simple metal arch, underplant with lavender and Stipa tenuissima for movement and scent at the front gate – for homeowners who want instant charm without fussy planting plans
- Cottage Corner – Let it climb an old wooden arbour, mixed with foxgloves and hardy geraniums, to form a relaxed, storybook nook – for rural cottage gardeners seeking a traditional, low-effort retreat
- Ruby Screen – Cover a boundary fence with this dense rambler and soften the base with Crocosmia and ornamental grasses for privacy that still feels light – for families who want screening and colour in one solution
- Perfumed Patio – Grow it in a 40–50 litre half-barrel with a sturdy obelisk, pairing with pots of rosemary and thyme so the evening air fills with layered fragrance – for balcony and terrace users who love scent close by
- Showy Cut-Flower Row – Run a short fence line in deep red and use selected stems for vases indoors, backed by hydrangeas for summer fullness – for hobby florists who enjoy cutting from their own garden
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Red Parfum™ – deep red rambler climbing rose; registered as EVErepra, ARS exhibition name Red Parfum, part of the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root range for garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by André Eve in France (1962) from ‘Étendard’ × ‘Souvenir de Claudius Denoyel’; introduced and registered in 1972 by Roses Anciennes André Eve as a premium garden climber. |
| Growth and structure |
Vigorous climbing rambler reaching about 2,8–4,5 m high with a 1,6–2,6 m spread; dense, glossy mid-green foliage and many prickles, forming a uniform, well-clothed framework on supports. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; remontant with a generous second flush after the main early-summer flowering, especially when lightly deadheaded. |
| Colour and phenology |
Deep burgundy to dark cherry-red, velvety, with only slight lightening in strong sun; buds deep burgundy, opening to rich ruby red, especially intense in partial shade for classic, dramatic garden colour. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling scent with classic damask, full-rose notes; perfume is noticeable several metres away in still or humid air, making it excellent for seating areas and entrances. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Occasional ellipsoid red hips, around 12–19 mm in diameter, appearing after flowering if spent blooms are not removed; mainly ornamental and not typically a dominant feature of the plant. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate disease resistance with some susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from basic preventive care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with support such as fences, pergolas or arches; suitable for full sun or partial shade, with moderate feeding and watering, plus occasional pruning to renew flowering wood. |
RED PARFUM™ offers richly scented deep-red flowering, reliable climbing coverage and long-lived own-root growth that matures steadily over the years; consider it if You want a romantic yet practical rose for your garden.
