Pastel pink centre with whitish outer tones. - climbing rose, climbing rose - mild, subtly scented rose - fresh, citrusy character
– Abundant repeat flowering on long climbing shoots.
– Elegant rosette blooms in soft pastel pink tones.
– Glossy, dense mid‑green foliage for a lush effect.
– Excellent disease resistance, ADR certified.
– Hardy to around −20 °C, reliable in cold winters.
– Special feature: Award‑winning exhibition climber for fences and walls.
Thoughtful planning – Soil-friendly approach
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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SABRINA ® – light pink climbing rose – Meilland
With its pastel blooms and graceful habit, Sabrina ® creates an atmosphere of afternoon tea under an arbour, combining romantic charm with reassuringly simple maintenance. This own‑root climber offers reliable longevity, quietly building strength in the first season, then maturing into a stable feature that copes well with typical British weather and breezier, more exposed spots near the coast. Its strong disease resistance reduces spraying and fuss, so You can enjoy repeat flushes of flowers without complicated routines. Trained on an arch, pergola or trellis, its mid‑green foliage and light pink rosettes provide storybook cottage charm beside lawns, patios or kitchen gardens. Over time, the own‑root system supports reliable regrowth, helping the plant recover from accidental damage and children’s play. In a large container of at least 40–50 litres, careful watering keeps this premium silver‑rated rose flourishing as a focal point. Thoughtful planting and modest annual pruning will reward You with dependable flowering that becomes more impressive every year as roots, then shoots, and finally the full display develop naturally.
Sabrina ® in freshly opened bloom, with a soft pink centre and paler outer petals.
Sabrina® shows very full, rosette-shaped blooms.
Sabrina ® in full bloom, showing light-pink rosette flowers with creamy-white outer petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Arbour or pergola in a family garden seating area
Sabrina ® is a true climbing rose with 190–310 cm height and dense, glossy foliage, ideal for clothing an arbour or pergola to create a cosy, shaded nook over a bench or bistro set. Its very full, rosette‑shaped blooms deliver a romantic, afternoon‑tea atmosphere without demanding complex pruning, appealing to the busy cottage‑style homeowner.
Fence or trellis boundary for long-term structure
As an own‑root climber, Sabrina ® establishes a durable framework that can be renewed from the base if stems are damaged, supporting a long service life along fences or trellises. Once anchored into prepared soil, it thickens into a stable, leafy screen that keeps its ornamental value year after year, suiting the practical long‑term gardener.
Rose and kitchen-garden border with traditional character
The pastel pink to creamy‑white flowers and mid‑green foliage blend naturally with herbs, soft fruit and cottage perennials, reinforcing a homely, traditional border. Low maintenance needs and clean, healthy leaves keep the area looking cared‑for even when time is short, which benefits the romantic but time‑pressed grower.
Sunny wall or house façade with weather exposure
Sabrina ®’s robust growth and proven disease resistance help it stay attractive in real‑world conditions, including breezier, damp spells near the coast. With good initial soil preparation and secure tying‑in, it forms a reliable vertical accent that withstands typical British wind and rain, reassuring the coastal or exposed‑plot owner.
Large patio container (40–50 litres or more)
In a generously sized container of at least 40–50 litres, Sabrina ® can be trained up an obelisk or small trellis to bring height and romance to a terrace. The own‑root system fills the pot steadily, and with simple watering and feeding it will flower dependably for many seasons, ideal for the balcony and patio enthusiast.
Low-intervention family garden with minimal maintenance
This cultivar combines low pruning and feeding requirements with high resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, reducing the need for specialist care. Once planted correctly, it mainly needs tying‑in and a light annual tidy, making it well suited to the beginner or low‑effort gardener.
Season-long ornamental display near paths and terraces
With large, very full flowers and remontant flowering, Sabrina ® provides a generous first flush followed by abundant repeats, keeping key viewpoints colourful across the season. Clean foliage and very good colour retention preserve the refined look close‑up, pleasing the lovers of elegant continuous colour.
Structured planting plan for future-proofed garden design
Starting from a strong own‑root plant means a predictable development arc that suits phased garden planning: it settles and roots in year one, builds shoots and framework in year two, and shows its full ornamental potential from year three onwards, matching the expectations of the forward‑planning home landscaper.
Styling ideas
Arbour Romance – Train Sabrina ® over a wooden arch with a small bistro set beneath, underplanting with Cheddar pinks for a soft pastel carpet – ideal for couples creating a classic seating corner.
Kitchen-Cottage Walk – Run it along a trellis edging a vegetable patch, mixing with herbs and dwarf honeysuckle to link productive beds and ornament – perfect for families favouring a storybook kitchen garden.
Pastel Patio Screen – Grow it in a 50‑litre container up an obelisk, flanked by box or Japanese holly balls to frame a terrace or small urban garden – suited to balcony and patio owners.
Frontage Frame – Fan‑train Sabrina ® against a sunny house wall, combining with low lavender and catmint for a welcoming entrance – attractive to homeowners wanting instant kerbside charm.
Low-Care Boundary – Plant a loose line along a fence at 140 cm spacing, interspersed with evergreen groundcovers for an easy, long‑lived boundary – good for busy gardeners seeking structure with minimal work.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose, large-flowered climber; registered as MEIptorius, marketed as Sabrina ® – light pink climbing rose – Meilland; ARS exhibition name Sabrina; collection: climbing rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Antoine Meilland, Meilland International, France; parentage unknown; introduced 2012 via BKN Strobel (Germany) and later Meilland Richardier (France); registered and bred in 2012.
Awards and recognition
ADR certified in Germany (2015), indicating strong garden performance; silver medal at Baden-Baden (2013); gold medal at Hradec Králové (2015), confirming decorative and horticultural value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous climbing habit, 190–310 cm high and 150–250 cm spread; dense, glossy mid‑green foliage; moderately prickly canes; suitable for training on arches, pergolas, walls, trellises and sturdy supports.
Flower morphology
Large, very full rosette blooms with over 40 petals; solitary on the stem; flower size typically 2.75–3.95 inches; remontant habit with a strong first flush and an abundant second flowering later in the season.
Colour data and phenology
Light pastel pink centre with whitish outer petals; buds cream-white with pink tips; colour fades gradually to creamy white then near snow-white edges; very good colour retention in garden conditions; ARS code lp, RHS 155D, 62D.
Fragrance and aroma
Fresh, mildly citrus fragrance of subtle strength; primarily grown for visual impact rather than perfume; heavily double flowers conceal stamens, so it is mainly ornamental rather than a pollinator resource.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip formation is rare; when present, hips are very small, typically 0–5 mm in diameter; hips have no significant ornamental impact and are not a defining feature of this cultivar.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good garden resilience with resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (USDA zone 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); suitable for typical UK winters with standard care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites; low maintenance with minimal pruning and feeding; spacing about 140 cm for fences and hedging or 220 cm as a specimen; recommended for fences, walls, terraces, arbours and as a cut flower.
Sabrina ® – light pink climbing rose – Meilland offers easy maintenance, strong disease resistance and dependable long-term structure in an own-root form that rewards patient gardeners; consider it where You want romantic height with modest effort.
Closed Bud:
Cream-white base with a pale pink flush at the tip.
Newly 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.
Before Fading:
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.
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.
