Delicate pastel pink base colour, with a slightly warmer shade at the base of the petals. - climbing rose, climbing rose - very strong, intense, long-lasting scented rose - classic, rose-like character
– Very strong, classic rose fragrance
– Large, romantic rosette blooms
– Rich, repeat flowering through the season
– Vigorous climber for arches and pergolas
– Healthy foliage, good disease resistance
– Special feature: Multi-award winner for outstanding scent worldwide.
Secure long-term – In harmony with nature
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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DELÉRI – pink climbing rose – Delbard
Let this romantic climber turn a plain fence or pergola into a perfumed retreat of cosiness and afternoon calm, wrapping your seating area in romantic arches of soft pink rosettes. Developed by Delbard from classic heritage parents, it combines fragrance intensity with dependable structure for family gardens exposed to brisk breezes and frequent showers near the coast. Its medium maintenance needs are straightforward: regular watering, simple pruning and light feeding keep growth manageable, while own‑root vigour supports longevity and recovery after hard winters or accidental damage. Settling steadily into heavy clay or chalky soils when drainage is improved, it rewards you with a storybook arbour across years of use, moving naturally from root-building to taller, flowered canes and then a fully clothed vertical display in your first three summers as it gains full character.
Freshly opened DELÉRI bloom in soft pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Clothing a pergola for scented seating
The notably strong, classic rose fragrance and large, double rosette blooms make this cultivar ideal beside benches, tea corners or evening seats where you actually sit and enjoy scent, especially in still, enclosed spots appealing to romantic homeowners.
Vertical accent on house walls and fences
Its tall, climbing habit with dense, dark green foliage provides reliable, long vertical lines that soften brickwork and timber, anchoring the planting scheme visually without demanding intricate pruning, a confidence‑boosting choice for busy beginners.
Family garden arbour or archway
Medium maintenance suits everyday family life: occasional tying‑in and once‑a‑year pruning keep it tidy, while its repeat flowering ensures the arch looks inviting through the main season for time-pressed families.
Romantic cottage-style mixed border backdrop
The pastel pink flowers blend readily with herbaceous perennials and kitchen‑garden edges, creating a soft country look that stays decorative for many seasons thanks to own‑root resilience valued by cottage-garden lovers.
Feature rose in larger containers
In a large 40–50 litre or bigger container with a strong trellis, its climber habit gives height on patios and balconies, allowing renters or small‑garden owners to enjoy a substantial rose without committing to permanent structures, suiting urban balcony gardeners.
Sites with regular wind and rain exposure
Medium disease resistance, combined with inherently strong performance in show conditions, allows it to cope with humid, breezy British weather when given reasonable drainage and airflow, reassuring for coastal garden owners.
Low‑thorn access paths and gateways
Sparser prickles make it easier to guide along arches or rails near paths without constant snagging on clothing, reducing day‑to‑day nuisance for households with children or frequent visitors such as practical-minded homeowners.
Long‑term garden structures and heirloom corners
Own‑root growth means no graft union to fail and a strong capacity to regenerate after pruning or weather damage, supporting decade‑long use on pergolas and arbours, an attractive prospect for long-term planners.
Styling ideas
Tea-arbour escape – Train over a simple timber arbour above a small table and chairs, underplant with creeping thyme and low herbs – ideal for fragrance-focused tea lovers.
Cottage kitchen walk – Let it climb a wire along the path to a vegetable plot, mingling with alpine catchfly and herbs – suited to rustic kitchen‑garden enthusiasts.
Soft-pink backdrop – Use as a tall screen behind mixed perennials and shrubs, with California lilac for contrast – perfect for fans of romantic cottage borders.
Balcony bower – Grow in a 50‑litre half‑barrel with a fan trellis to frame a city balcony seat – for urban dwellers seeking a storybook feel in small spaces.
Entrance arch – Shape gently over a metal or wooden arch by the front gate, pairing with lavender at the base – appealing to families wanting a welcoming, traditional entrance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose from the Scented Memories of Love collection; registered as DELéri, also traded as Deléri and Nahema; large-flowered exhibition climber for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard in France (1991) from ‘Grand Siècle’ × ‘Heritage’; introduced by Georges Delbard SA, with garden release in 2006 and subsequent international distribution.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated fragrance rose: Perfume Award, Monza 1997; Fragrance Award, New Orleans 2003; Silver Medal and Most Fragrant Rose, Gifu 2006; plus several further international medals.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous climber reaching about 240–400 cm high and 140–240 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage, sparsely thorned canes, suited to training on arches, pergolas and tall supports.
Flower morphology
Large, double, rosette-shaped blooms with roughly 26–39 petals; flowers are mostly solitary on stems, repeat well with a generous second flush, suitable both for cutting and display on the plant.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate pastel pink with warmer bases; buds deeper pink with peach hints, opening to candy-pink with paler rims, then softening to a silvery-edged light pink before fading; holds colour reliably in season.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, intense perfume with classic rose character; scent is long-lasting on the plant and in the vase, widely recognised in international trials and awards as a leading fragrant climbing rose.
Hip characteristics
Occasional orange-red ellipsoid hips, about 8–12 mm, RHS 40A, forming where flowers are not deadheaded; decorative in a modest way and testifying to successful pollination late in the season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3); disease resistance generally medium, with good tolerance to black spot and powdery mildew, and moderate susceptibility to rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Plant 165–180 cm apart for hedging or mass, 300 cm as specimen; prefers well-drained soil, benefits from support and annual pruning; maintenance medium but straightforward, with simple seasonal checks.
DELÉRI offers a richly fragrant, repeat-flowering pink climber with sparse prickles and durable own-root growth, an elegant choice if you would like a long-lived rose to frame your favourite garden seat.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DELÉRI – pink climbing rose - Delbard
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza – Perfume Award (most fragrant rose) (1997); New Orleans – Fragrance Award (2003); Gifu (Japan) – Silver Medal + Most Fragrant Rose (2006); Additional international medals (total 8 medals)
Flower Colour Description:
Delicate pastel pink base colour, with a slightly warmer shade at the base of the petals.
Closed Bud:
Deeper pink, with a slight peachy hue at the tip and a matt surface.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are soft pink, with a creamier, paler-toned centre.
Full Bloom:
The colour is uniform, a candy-pink with a lighter rim on the petal edges.
Before Fading:
The pink lightens, taking on a silvery hue along the edges of the petals.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the deeper pink transforms into a uniform, candy-pink with a paler edge; before fading it lightens further, developing a silvery edging.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39‑petalled) flowers only weakly attract pollinators, as the double form and reduced stamen accessibility limit insects’ access to pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double (26–39 petals) variety, attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is therefore primarily ornamental.
Maintenance Requirement:
Maintenance requirement medium; mostly requires minimal intervention, but occasional monitoring and pest control may be necessary.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
