CYCLAMEN PIERRE DE RONSARD ® – deep pink climbing rose – Tomerlin
This romantically cupped climbing rose brings a sense of cosiness to everyday gardens, wrapping fences, arches and arbours in deep pink blooms with a soft silvery glow. Supplied as a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own‑root plant, it settles reliably and grows on into a long‑lived feature with reassuring stability and the capacity to regenerate if pruned hard or nipped by late frosts. Its moderate maintenance needs are straightforward: tie in the flexible shoots, remove the few spent flowers that do not fall, and enjoy generous repeat flushes through summer. In typical British family plots it copes well with breezy, damp conditions and benefits from raised beds or improved soil where drainage is heavy, offering strong anchoring and dependable endurance. Year by year you will see roots establish, then vigorous shoots, and finally full romantic display as the arched framework fills with clusters of blooms that echo the classic cottage‑garden storybook ideal and frame relaxed afternoons under a flower‑draped arbour.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Arbour framing a seating area |
Ideal for creating a romantic, storybook entrance to an arbour or seating nook, this climber’s deep pink, cupped flowers and dense foliage quickly give a sheltered, enclosed feel that makes small family gardens feel more intimate and cosy for beginners. |
| House wall or sunny fence |
The long canes and repeat flowering habit make it perfect for training against a warm wall or sturdy fence, where its glossy leaves and abundant blooms create a soft, traditional backdrop with only moderate pruning and tying‑in required for homeowners. |
| Garden arch over a path |
Planted in pairs, it clothes a metal or wooden arch with deep pink clusters, giving a welcoming gateway between lawn and kitchen garden, while its own‑root vigour supports long‑term structure without complicated rose care for family users. |
| Feature rose in a cottage border |
Used as a vertical accent among perennials and herbs, its rich colour and classic, very double flowers add depth without demanding elaborate feeding regimes, fitting easily into relaxed cottage borders for romantics. |
| Large container near the patio |
In a 40–50 litre pot with a strong obelisk or trellis, it provides height and repeat colour on terraces or small urban plots, remaining manageable with simple seasonal pruning and light dead‑heading for busy town‑gardeners. |
| Pergola or veranda posts |
Trained along pergola rafters or around veranda posts, its flexible shoots and reliable repeat flowering create dappled shade and floral screens, turning everyday outdoor spaces into calm, lived‑in corners for tea‑lovers. |
| Coastal or breezy gardens |
Suited to British conditions where wind and rain are frequent, its sturdy canes and dense foliage cope well once established, especially where soil drainage is improved in heavier ground for coastal and exposed‑site gardeners. |
| Low‑maintenance traditional front garden |
Planted as a single specimen by the door or gate, it offers classic cottage charm with simple yearly pruning and occasional tidying of spent blooms, rewarding even limited time with long‑term structure and flower for busy owners. |
Styling ideas
- Arbour Romance – Train along a wooden arbour with a bench beneath, underplanting with lavender and lady’s mantle to soften the posts – ideal for lovers of classic cottage style.
- Kitchen‑Garden Edge – Grow up an arch leading to raised vegetable beds, mingling with herbs and calendula for a productive yet pretty transition – perfect for rural kitchen‑garden enthusiasts.
- Courtyard Vertical – In a 50‑litre container with a metal obelisk, pair with scented annuals in terracotta pots for layered height in a small paved yard – suited to urban balcony and courtyard owners.
- Pastel Companion – On a sunny fence, interplant with soft grasses and pale perennials such as thread‑leaved coreopsis and nepeta for a hazy, feminine border – great for “girly” cottage‑border fans.
- Front‑Door Welcome – Train either side of a porch or gate, adding low box edging and creeping baby’s‑breath for a neat, storybook approach – appealing to families wanting a traditional welcome.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Climbing rose, ROMANTICA® Collection. Registered as Margaret Mae; current trade name Cyclamen Pierre de Ronsard ® ROMANTICA® Margaret Mae, ARS exhibition name Margaret Mae. |
| Origin and breeding |
Sport of ‘Pierre de Ronsard’ (= ‘MEIviolin’, ‘Eden Rose’). Bred by Reg Tomerlin, Star Roses & Plants, USA; introduced by Meilland International in 2017, US Plant Patent PP 20,953. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Vigorous climber 240–360 cm high, 180–320 cm spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderately thorny canes; weak self‑cleaning so benefits from occasional dead‑heading. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cupped, XL blooms with 40+ petals, carried mainly in clusters; remontant with abundant first and second flushes, providing generous flowering over the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep cyclamen‑pink buds open to rich deep pink blooms with silvery outer petals; colour holds well, slowly fading to mid‑pink with a soft, silvery tone towards petal edges. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance described as very weak, barely perceptible; primarily chosen for its colour, flower form and garden presence rather than for notable scent performance. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips 12–18 mm across, orange‑red (RHS 40A); may offer modest ornamental interest in late season without being a major feature of the cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, somewhat susceptible to rust, best with regular watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny site; suitable for pergolas, walls, fences, arches, specimens and large containers; allow 230–360 cm per plant depending on use, water regularly in warm, dry spells. |
CYCLAMEN PIERRE DE RONSARD ® offers romantic deep pink arches, dependable repeat flowering and long‑term structure from a resilient own‑root plant; a thoughtful choice if you wish to invest in a lasting garden feature.
