Long Island Parfums de Lyon ® ORAlinco; ORA 151-905 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Climbing production with Long Island Parfums de Lyon ® ORAlinco; ORA 151-905 offers nurseries a vertically focused, premium own-root base for trained climber lines, combining dense dark-green foliage, XL very full rosette blooms and a very strong sweet fragrance for exclusive, space-defining ranges. As tray-grown pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material, these 3–6‑month, uniformly rooted cuttings integrate efficiently into UK nursery logistics, supporting pergola, fence and wall concepts where a reliable, remontant climbing framework is essential and where nursery networks value dependable supply even in cooler, wind-exposed northern regions as part of a robust national distribution approach. Own-root structure underpins long production life and stable ornamental value, fitting trained-climber finished product routes in 5–7 L and upwards, with capacity to progress towards 40–50 L vertical specimens once the typical year‑1 roots, year‑2 structural shoots, year‑3 full ornamental effect development pattern is respected for high‑credibility collection and project work.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber – pergola line – Own-root NEONATAL plants potted to 5–7 L with 3–5 canes pre-trained for pergola and fence use, leveraging climbing habit and dense foliage for vertical garden feature ranges – target: retail/reseller channels seeking exclusive climbers.
- Fragrance collection climber trio – Group Long Island in a trio of highly scented climbers, all in uniform 5–7 L pots, focusing on very strong classic fragrance and XL rosette blooms as a premium, space-defining fragrance set – target: specialist rose retailers and mail-order partners.
- 40–50 L specimen climber – Grow on selected NEONATAL stock into 40–50 L containers with mature frameworks for instant-impact vertical features, emphasising height, spread and porcelain-pink display – target: landscape contractors and public-realm suppliers.
- Container patio climber concept – Produce compact but well-trained 5–7 L climbers for balconies and small gardens, using own-root stability, medium maintenance and repeat flowering to deliver reliable vertical habit – target: garden centres offering curated patio solutions.
- Thematic rose-garden collection unit – Supply Long Island as part of a labelled collection set for show and thematic rose gardens, using authenticated own-root material and its exhibition climbing classification to support collection integrity – target: nurseries serving public and institutional collections.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name Long Island Parfums de Lyon ® ORAlinco; ORA 151-905, large-flowered climbing rose; registered cultivar name ORAlinco; ORA 151-905, exhibition climbing classification. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France by Pierre Orard (Roseraies Orard, Feyzin), breeding year 2020, introduced and registered in 2022, with Roseraies Orard as both breeder and initial distributor. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Own-root climber reaching 220–350 cm in height with 80–130 cm spread, moderately thorny canes, dense dark green glossy foliage, climbing growth habit suited to training on supports. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full XL rosette blooms with over 40 petals, clustered inflorescences, good remontancy with abundant second flush, some spent blooms persisting and needing periodic manual cleaning. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm porcelain pink flowers; vivid mid-pink inner petals, paler outer petals, fading to pastel with almost white outer petal edges as blooms age, medium colour retention and refined overall effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, classic sweet rose scent clearly noticeable from a distance, enhancing value in fragrance-led plantings; very double blooms limit pollinator access, making it mainly an ornamental selection. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips form, around 6–10 mm diameter, coloured red (RHS 42A); decorative value modest and generally secondary to flowers and fragrance in typical production scenarios. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), moderate heat and drought tolerance with adequate watering, and moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as a trained climber finished product for pergolas, fences, walls, containers, cut stems and specimen use; medium maintenance, occasional pest and disease control, release as staked, trained plants. |
Long Island Parfums de Lyon ® ORAlinco; ORA 151-905 combines vigorous vertical growth, intense fragrance and reliable own-root longevity for predictable, regenerative, space-defining climber lines; we would be pleased to discuss timing, capacity and specification with you.
