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Sabrina ®

Climbing rose

MEIptorius – Alain Antoine Meilland

Pastel pink centre with whitish outer tones. - climbing rose, climbing rose - mild, subtly scented rose - fresh, citrusy character

– Abundant repeat flowering all summer
– Elegant rosette blooms in soft pastel pink
– Healthy glossy foliage on vigorous climber
– Outstanding disease resistance, ADR certified
– Mild fresh, citrusy fragrance for close planting
Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir bonn airgid Baden-Baden agus bonn óir Hradec Králové.
Thoughtful planning – Soil-friendly approach
Sabrina ®
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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SABRINA ® – light pink climbing rose – Meilland

If You dream of a romantic rose that simply gets on with growing, Sabrina ® is a graceful, light‑pink climber that rewards You with reliable repeat flushes of rosette blooms from summer into autumn. Bred by Meilland and ADR‑certified, it combines disease resistance with a surprisingly low maintenance routine: a light prune, some feeding, and it settles in happily even in smaller Irish family gardens. Its pastel flowers and glossy foliage cope well where humid conditions and fungal pressure can trouble fussier roses, giving You long‑term confidence on fences, walls and trellises. Own‑root plants like this form a stable framework that regenerates reliably over many years, so You can enjoy its fresh, citrusy fragrance without worrying about complicated rose care as it matures.


Sabrina ® in freshly opened bloom, with a soft pink centre fading to white petals.
Sabrina ® shows a very full, rosette-shaped bloom with soft pink tones fading to creamy white.
Sabrina ® climbing rose in full bloom, with soft pink rosettes fading to creamy white.

Use cases

Target areaReason
Front‑garden fence or low wall Sabrina ® is a medium‑tall climber that quickly covers everyday boundaries with neat, glossy foliage and pastel rosettes, creating a welcoming first impression for the house without asking for more than occasional tying‑in and light pruning – ideal for the busy beginner
Family seating area or patio screen The mild, fresh citrus scent and soft light‑pink flowers feel close and gentle around a terrace, while the dense growth gives privacy; plant in open ground or a 40–50 litre container for roots that establish well and give lasting screening for the family gardener
Small cottage‑style rose grouping Repeat flowering with an abundant second flush lets You enjoy that traditional, cottage‑garden look from early summer onwards, without gaps; its pastel colour blends easily with perennials, keeping the border romantic yet easy‑care for the country homeowner
Statement climber on an arch or obelisk The very full, rosette blooms and clear light‑pink centre fading to cream make a striking vertical accent; own‑root vigour builds up year by year for a long‑lived feature that does not depend on complicated pruning for the design‑conscious
Rose for wetter, wind‑touched Irish plots Outstanding resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust means Sabrina ® keeps clean foliage even where frequent rain and damp air would usually favour disease, giving dependable cover and colour for the Atlantic‑coast
Low‑effort rose for beginners With minimal feeding and simple annual pruning, this pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own‑root plant settles in readily; year one focuses on roots, year two on framework, and by year three You enjoy full ornamental value with few tasks for the newcomer
Cut flowers from the garden The large, very full rosette blooms on long climbing stems are perfect for cutting; their soft colour and subtle citrus fragrance suit kitchen‑table vases and simple jugs, giving You home‑grown elegance for the informal decorator
Focal‑point specimen on a sunny house wall Planted as a single specimen, Sabrina ® delivers a premium, exhibition‑quality look with ADR and medal‑winning performance, while remaining manageable in size and forgiving in care for the style‑focused

Decorating ideas

  • Cottage Archway – Train Sabrina ® over a metal arch, underplant with Cheddar pink and low catmint to echo its pastel tones, for a soft cottage feel – for fans of romantic, traditional gardens
  • Elegant Front Fence – Let it climb a timber fence, adding Dianthus and evergreen Ilex balls along the base for year‑round structure and summer bloom – for homeowners wanting tidy kerb appeal
  • Patio Privacy Screen – Grow in a 40–50 litre container with a slim trellis, pairing with rosemary in pots for scent and texture – for small urban patios needing gentle screening
  • Pastel Wall Border – Combine Sabrina ® on a south‑facing wall with hydrangeas and soft grasses in front, creating layered height and long‑season interest – for those planning calm, restful spaces
  • Romantic Terrace Corner – Use a single plant on an obelisk beside outdoor seating, edging with low Lonicera pileata for neat evergreen groundcover – for people who enjoy low‑effort evening ambience

Technical cultivar profile
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Name and registration Climbing rose, large‑flowered climber; registered as MEIptorius, marketed as Sabrina ® – light pink climbing rose. ARS exhibition name Sabrina; part of the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre own‑root range.
Origin and breeding Bred by Alain Antoine Meilland, Meilland International, France. Introduced 2012, registration 2012. Distributed by BKN Strobel (Germany, 2012) and Meilland Richardier (France, 2017).
Awards and recognitions ADR certification (Germany, 2015) for garden performance and health. Silver medal Baden‑Baden 2013, gold medal Hradec Králové 2015, confirming strong ornamental and horticultural value.
Growth and structure Climbing habit with dense, glossy mid‑green foliage and moderate prickles. Height around 190–310 cm, spread 150–250 cm, forming a well‑clothed framework for fences, walls, arches and other vertical supports.
Flower morphology Large, very full rosette blooms with more than 40 petals, usually solitary on the stem. Flower size in the L class (approximately 2.75–3.95 inches), giving a classic, exhibition‑style climbing rose look.
Colour and phenology Light‑pink centre with whitish outer tones. Buds show creamy white with pale pink tips; flowers open soft pink, then fade to creamy white and near snow‑white edges. Very good colour retention, with an abundant repeat flush.
Fragrance and aroma Mild but noticeable fragrance with a fresh, citrusy character. Scent is pleasant around seating areas without being overpowering. Highly double blooms mean it is mainly ornamental rather than focused on pollinator attraction.
Rose hip characteristics Rose‑hip formation is rare; only occasional small hips up to about 5 mm develop. The main ornamental effect comes from repeat flowering rather than from autumn or winter hip display.
Resistance and hardiness Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3), with ADR backing for robust garden performance in varied European climates.
Horticultural recommendations Best in a sunny position with reasonable drainage; space 140 cm for fences or hedging, 220 cm as a specimen. Low maintenance: minimal pruning and feeding. Suitable for walls, fences, terraces and as a cut‑flower climber.

Sabrina ® combines reliable repeat flowering, excellent disease resistance and long‑lived own‑root growth, giving You a graceful, easy‑care climbing rose that will steadily become a permanent feature in your garden; it is well worth considering.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: SABRINA ® – light pink climbing rose - Meilland
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:05.06.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [1081] 40-027 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name is a female given name.
Trade Name: Sabrina ® Climbing rose MEIptorius
Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber
Commercial Type: climbing rose, climbing rose
Commercial Group: Climbing rose
Exhibition Category: exhibition climbing rose
Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: BKN Strobel GmbH & Co. KG (Germany, 2012); Meilland Richardier (France, 2017)
Breeder: Alain Antoine Meilland
Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International
Breeding Year: France, 2012
Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: Baden-Baden – silver medal (2013); ADR certification (Germany) (2015); Hradec Králové – gold medal (2015)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 6.2-10.2ft (190-310 cm)
Spread: 4.9-8.2ft (150-250 cm)
Growth Habit: climbing
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with glossy, mid‑green leaves.
Prickliness: moderately prickly
Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning ability.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered
Flower Form: rosette
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: lp RHS code: 155D, 62D
Repeat Flowering: Remontant with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: light-pink
Flower Colour: Pastel pink centre with whitish outer tones.
Closed Bud: Cream-white base with a pale pink flush at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower: Brighter towards the centre yet still a soft pink, fading to white at the outer petals.
Full Bloom: The rosette centre is candy-pink, the outer petals are almost snow-white.
Pre-Fading Flower: The pink gradually fades, paling to a creamy‑white tone.
Colour Fading Description: During opening, the soft pink that starts at the centre gradually fades to creamy white, and at full bloom the outer petals are almost snow-white.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, subtly scented rose
Fragrance Character: fresh, citrusy character
Pollinator Attraction: Its heavily double flowers make it unattractive to pollinators, as the stamens are rarely accessible.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double blooms conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental cultivar.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Notes: Rose-hip formation is rare; occasionally rose hips 0–5 mm in diameter develop.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 140 cm, for hedging 140 cm, as a specimen 220 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 0,51 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 0,59 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: preferably in a sunny position
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement low; minimal pruning and feeding required.
Key Uses: fence, wall, specimen, terrace, cut flower

Notes

Strengths: Thoughtful planning – Soil-friendly approach
Companion Plants: Dianthus gratianopolitanus - Cheddar pink Ilex crenata - globe-shaped toothed Japanese holly Lonicera pileata - evergreen groundcover dwarf honeysuckle
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SABRINA ® – light pink climbing rose - Meilland
Pastel pink centre with whitish outer tones. - climbing rose, climbing rose - mild, subtly scented rose - fresh, citrusy character
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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 6.2-10.2ft (190-310 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: 5b light-pink - BKN Strobel GmbH & Co. KG (Germany, 2012); Meilland Richardier (France, 2017) climbing rose, climbing rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 6.2-10.2ft (190-310 cm) Height: 6.2-10.2ft (190-310 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Sabrina ® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium silver Alain Antoine Meilland

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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.

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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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