Guirlande d'Amour® climbing rose LENalbi – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL propagation material
Climbing Guirlande d'Amour® offers an exclusive vertical feature option for pergolas, arches and fences where dependable, low-intervention performance matters. As a pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cutting, it arrives as uniform, tray-grown material designed for professional propagation beds and 5–7 L trained climber production, with 3–5 canes staked and set for quick structuring. Its very strong, long-distance fragrance, pure white cluster-flowered clusters and dense mid-green foliage support high-impact, space-defining finished plants for retail and project channels. With ADR-level resistance and hardiness down to H7, it fits UK nursery and public-realm supply where winter and wind tolerance are required across northern sites. Own-root production underpins long-term longevity, reliable regeneration and homogeneous stands, supporting low replacement rates and predictable capacity as plants move from year-one root establishment through year-two framework building to full ornamental value by year three in thematic rose gardens and collection plantings. Its muscatel-sweet aroma and proven award record reinforce its positioning as a speciality vertical garden feature for discerning wholesale partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber “Garland of Love” – Own-root plants staked with 3–5 canes, trained to 160–180 cm, highlighting disease resistance and pure white clusters for exclusive vertical features in retail – target audience/channel: independent garden centre buyers.
- 40–50 L pergola corner specimen – Step-up NEONATAL material into large containers with formed climbing frameworks to deliver hardy, low-intervention pergola anchors with intense fragrance – target audience/channel: landscape contractors and public-realm specifiers.
- Fragrant white collection line – Curated series of premium, strongly scented white roses where Guirlande d’Amour® serves as the climbing element, supplied in 5–7 L as trained exhibition pieces – target audience/channel: specialist rose nurseries.
- Pollinator-friendly vertical series – Semi-double, bee-attracting clusters trained on arches and fences from own-root propagation, marketed as low-maintenance, hardy vertical features – target audience/channel: municipal and institutional project buyers.
- Awarded climber showcase batch – Limited runs emphasising ADR status and international medals, offered as high-spec trained climbers with strong fragrance and dense foliage – target audience/channel: premium retail chains and show-garden partners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Registered as LENalbi, marketed as Guirlande d'Amour® climbing rose LENalbi; ARS exhibition name Guirlande d’Amour; hybrid musk climber within the climbing rose commercial group and collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Louis Lens, Lens Roses, Belgium, from ‘Seagull’ × (Rosa multiflora ‘Nana’ × ‘Moonlight’); bred, registered and introduced in 1993 with initial distribution by Lens Roses. |
| Awards and recognition |
Madrid Gold Medal (1994), Kortrijk/Courtrai Silver Medal (1994), Le Rœulx Certificate of Merit (1993), The Hague Certificate of Merit (1996), ADR certification (2012), ARS Classic Shrub Rose category winner (2005). |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit reaching 200–300 cm height with 120–200 cm spread; dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage (RHS 137A); moderately thorny canes suited for trained climber production and structural use. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals, small size (0.5–1.5 in), flat form in large clusters; remontant behaviour with a generous second flush, supporting extended ornamental periods in vertical plantings. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pure snow-white base with a delicate cream-toned centre (RHS 155D, 158B); very good colour retention; buds greenish-white to pale ivory, fading later to white with silvery translucent edges before petal drop. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, long-distance fragrance with sweet, muscatel character, creating significant scent impact in trained climber and pergola applications where airflow carries aroma through surrounding spaces. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small spherical hips, 6–11 mm diameter, orange-red (RHS 40A); limited fruit set, generally not a dominant feature but may add minor seasonal interest after flowering. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –26 to –23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4); moderate heat and drought tolerance, preferring regular watering in extended dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for pergolas, fences, arches, hedges, containers and specimen roles; low maintenance, hardy performance; suited to staked, trained climber formats from 5–7 L, with some use as a white, fragrant cut flower source. |
Guirlande d'Amour® climbing rose LENalbi combines award-backed disease resistance, intense fragrance and reliable own-root longevity, making it a sound candidate for stable vertical ranges where we can jointly plan capacity and scheduling.
