DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE – pale pink climbing rose - Schmitz
As pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material, DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE offers a distinctive option for nurseries building vertical-rose collections where reliable propagation and cultivar authenticity are critical. This climber’s bushy structure, dense foliage and long, trainable canes support efficient production of staked, pre-trained plants for pergolas, arches and space-defining features, particularly for thematic rose gardens and collection projects. The strong, sweet-fruity fragrance and very double rosette flowers in milky-translucent pale pink create a convincing premium profile once grown on into 5–7 litre containers, with potential for upscale specification in retail and public-realm supply. Own-root propagation underpins long-term renewable stock, helping nurseries maintain homogeneous stands and predictable capacity; in practical terms, roots consolidate in year one, framework canes establish in year two, and full ornamental value is realised from year three. In typical UK conditions it performs steadily in exposure where winter and wind can be demanding, supporting dependable vertical features over successive seasons while sustaining premium brand alignment for exclusive, space-defining ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L trained climber – own-root NEONATAL material grown into staked, 3–5-cane climbers in 5–7 litre containers, emphasising height and fragrance for pergolas and arches – specialist nurseries and higher-end retail partners.
- Fragrance-collection pergola set – coordinated batch of DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE trained as uniform climbers, marketed within a fragrance-led series of vertical roses – thematic rose gardens, show gardens and curated retail collections.
- Pale-pink vertical accent range – colour-driven line combining its delicate milky-translucent pale-pink blooms and rosette form, finished in 5–7 litre pots as space-defining accents – premium garden centres and design-focused resellers.
- Collection stock and mother-bed plants – NEONATAL plants established as own-root stock in nursery beds for long-term cutting supply and cultivar preservation, with some units released as labelled collection pieces – rose collections and institutional gardens.
- Showcase climber for display projects – intensively maintained, disease-managed trained climbers used where high-input care is acceptable to achieve maximum floral and scent impact – exhibition gardens, demonstration borders and flagship retail displays.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE – pale pink climbing rose - Schmitz; climbing rose collection, large-flowered climber group; exhibition category shrub rose; cultivar authenticity verified 21.09.2025; premium gold quality rating. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Daniel Schmitz in Belgium, breeding year 2011; parentage unknown; introduced and initially distributed by Roseraie Daniel Schmitz, Malmedy, Belgium; detailed introduction and registration years are not provided in available data. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy habit that can be trained as a climber, 220–380 cm high with 110–190 cm spread; dense, light green matt foliage and moderate prickliness; supplied as material suitable for training on stakes to form 3–5 main canes in production. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double rosette flowers with 40 or more petals, large size around 2.75–3.95 inches, usually borne singly per stem; remontant flowering with a generous second flush, supporting extended decorative periods under suitable management. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate milky-translucent pale pink overall; buds pastel pink deepening slightly on opening, then fading through pale pink to light creamy pink; ARS colour code lp, RHS 65C–65D; colour retention moderate with subtle centre depth at full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, highly fragrant rose with a sweet, fruity character that is noticeable from a distance; primarily ornamental, with no specific data on soap or cosmetic applications; very double flower form limits pollinator access and foraging. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip formation is generally minimal due to the very double flowers; when present, hips are ovoid, red, around 10–14 mm in diameter, occurring sporadically and without major impact on overall ornamental presentation. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Disease resistance is very low, with high susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; heat and drought tolerance moderate, requiring irrigation during extended dry spells; winter hardiness around -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as a trained climber finished product in 5–7 litre containers for flower beds, specimens, pergolas, training and cut flower use; maintenance requirement high with regular plant protection necessary due to pronounced disease susceptibility. |
DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE offers tall, trainable growth, strong fragrance and refined pale-pink blooms on a predictable own-root base, supporting long-lived, stable vertical ranges; please contact us to coordinate capacity and scheduling for your programmes.
