Ghislaine de Féligonde – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting for professional production
Heritage character, climbing impact and historic pedigree make Ghislaine de Féligonde a compelling choice for professional own‑root propagation where exclusive, space‑defining vertical features are in demand. As a rambler with dense, light green foliage, barely thorny canes and remontant, semi‑double clusters, it offers a reliable trained climber route from 3–6‑month tray‑rooted cuttings through to 5–7 L finished product. Its ornamental value lies in the pastel yellow, cup‑shaped clusters that fade attractively on pergolas, arches, walls and park structures, giving nurseries and wholesalers a distinctive exhibition climber for thematic and collection‑type rose gardens. Own‑root production supports long‑term structural planting, low replacement needs and predictable capacity, with roots consolidating in year one, strong shoot framework in year two and full ornamental expression in year three, all suited to nationwide supply including regions where winter and wind exposure must be handled with confidence. Recognised by major awards, this cultivar integrates smoothly into nursery networks and retailer assortments seeking premium vertical features and exclusive heritage‑range differentiation.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber for pergolas – Own-root, staked plants with 3–5 canes and dense foliage, sold as vertical garden feature units for arches and pergolas, positioned as exclusive heritage space-defining items – retail / reseller premium ranges
- Historic rambler collection line – Curated series of heritage ramblers produced from NEONATAL own-root stock, uniform 5–7 L trained products for thematic and show gardens – specialist nurseries and collection garden suppliers
- Vertical feature for park structures – Medium-maintenance, own-root climbers for fences and park pergolas, supplied as robust 5–7 L units with established canes to reduce establishment risk – landscape contractors and public-realm procurement
- Award-backed exhibition climber – Story-driven SKU highlighting its historic awards, grown as a trained climber in 5–7 L for instant display, leveraging its exhibition rambler character – destination garden centres and branded retail programmes
- Urban balcony and courtyard vertical kit – Pre-trained own-root climber offered with guidance for trellis or small-structure training, delivering strong vertical accent from a compact 5–7 L base – urban-focused retailers and online assortments
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name Ghislaine de Féligonde Heritage rose Turbat; American Rose Society exhibition name Ghislaine de Féligonde; unregistered cultivar; heritage rambler within the historical rose commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Eugène Turbat in France from ‘Goldfinch’ × unknown seedling and introduced in 1916; classified among Rambler, Historical roses, Hybrid Multiflora and Hybrid Musk types for heritage and collection use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Bagatelle International New Rose Competition Certificate of Merit in 1916 and Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, confirming proven garden performance and strong professional confidence in the cultivar. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit with 240–420 cm height and 160–300 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy light green foliage; barely thorny canes; moderate self-cleaning with some spent blooms persisting in clusters. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, small size (0.5–1.5 in), produced in clusters; remontant with a second but less abundant flush, giving an extended though variable flowering presence. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pastel yellow base with faint rosy tinge and ARS code yb; RHS 12C outer and 11B inner; buds warm golden-yellow turning peachy-yellow, soft cream and then creamy white, with faster fading to white in hot conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly detectable sweet, nectar-like fragrance; semi-double flowers gradually expose stamens, offering some sensory and moderate pollinator interest suitable for scented vertical features in gardens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small hips, approximately 5–9 mm diameter, spherical and red (RHS 46A); visually discrete but adding some seasonal detail without dominating the overall ornamental effect of the plant. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium disease resistance with moderate tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b), suitable for cold UK regions with professional care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used on pergolas, arches, walls, fences and as solitary park specimens; trained climber finished product from staked 3–5 cane NEONATAL material in 5–7 L pots; maintenance medium with occasional plant protection required. |
Ghislaine de Féligonde offers award-recognised heritage appeal, strong climbing structure and own-root longevity that support predictable, low-replacement vertical plantings; please contact us to coordinate capacity, scheduling and wholesale programme integration.
