Louis De Funes® Gpt

Climbing rose

MEIrestifsar – Alain A. Meilland

Pure, intense orange colour with a slight reddish depth. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - fresh, citrus character

– Pure, intense orange blooms with depth
– Remontant, flowers abundantly a second time
– Elegant high‑centred, cut‑rose style flowers
– Medium, clearly fresh citrus fragrance
– Compact upright climber for walls and arches
– Special feature: Premium gold cultivar for distinctive, space‑defining vertical accents.

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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LOUIS DE FUNES® GPT – orange climbing rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL propagation material

Climbing production of orange cut-flower style roses is well supported by this upright, large-flowered cultivar, which delivers double high-centred blooms in clustered trusses ideal for trained structures such as pergolas, arches and feature walls. With its distinctive, space-defining habit and premium grading, it suits an exclusive vertical role in thematic and collection plantings, while own-root propagation provides a renewable base for long-term stock. H6 hardiness supports reliable cropping even in cooler regions of the UK with challenging winters and exposure to wind, fitting nursery networks serving varied climates. In professional terms, year one focuses on root establishment, year two on structural shoot development and year three on full ornamental presentation and colour impact for release. Tray-grown pharmaROSA® NEONATAL cuttings integrate efficiently into nursery workflows for wholesale propagation beds and container grow-on, supporting planned capacity and private-label ranges.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Trained climber for pergolas and arches	The upright habit and 70–120 cm young-plant height make this cultivar straightforward to stake and train into 3–5 main canes, aligning with the recommended staked, trained release form and the “trained climber finished product” route in 5–7 L pots. As an exclusive, space-defining vertical feature with distinctive habit, it suits nursery production of pre-shaped pergola or arch modules for retail / reseller.
Colour-focused vertical feature on walls and fences	The pure, intense orange colour with slight reddish depth and good uniformity at full bloom supports visually coherent vertical planes on walls or fence runs, especially where a single cultivar is repeated for design impact. Container-grown, trained units in 5–7 L fit UK retail expectations for instant colour, while own-root propagation gives long-term stand stability for institutional and thematic vertical schemes positioned as exclusive, space-defining stock for retail / reseller.
Cut-flower and exhibition-oriented production	The high-centred, pointed-budded flowers with 26–39 petals and clear cut-rose character make this cultivar suitable where climbing plants are also expected to supply stems for cutting and exhibition use. Remontant flowering with abundant second flushes helps support repeated harvest windows from trained climber finished product, using staked, trained plants as a dual-purpose article in 5–7 L. This supports a vertical garden feature, distinctive habit positioning for retail / reseller.
Thematic and collection rose gardens	The named Meilland breeder background and link to the historic ‘Louis de Funès’ parent make this an attractive choice for curated collections or thematic rose gardens focusing on breeder lines and cultivar stories. Own-root NEONATAL material allows nurseries to maintain identity-true stock through repeated in-house propagation, with trained climber finished product in 5–7 L or larger pots for collection displays promoted as an exclusive, space-defining cultivar for retail / reseller.
Fragrance-led display features	The medium-strength, fresh citrus fragrance offers clear sensory value where climbers are positioned near seating, walkways or entrance features in show or public gardens. Nurseries can emphasise this attribute by supplying well-trained, multi-caned plants in 5–7 L containers, ready to be sited at nose level on pergolas or walls. Own-root longevity supports dependable fragrance presence over time within a vertical garden feature, distinctive habit concept for retail / reseller.
Collection and gene-bank style maintenance blocks	As an own-root NEONATAL product, this cultivar is well suited to long-term maintenance stands where cultivar identity, renewable growth and low replacement rates are crucial. Moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage on upright canes provides a clear structural type for reference plantings, while 3–5 main trained canes simplify comparative maintenance in propagation beds. This underpins stable stock for vertical garden feature, distinctive habit ranges aimed at retail / reseller.
Climatic resilience for UK nursery networks	The H6 hardiness rating and -15–-12 °C tolerance provide reassurance for production and overwintering in cooler UK regions, including exposed northern sites, while moderate heat tolerance supports cropping in warmer locations with managed irrigation during drought. Own-root structure buffers stress, supporting homogeneous, saleable trained climber finished product from 5–7 L lines across multi-site nursery systems, matching exclusive, space-defining vertical offers for retail / reseller.
Large-specimen containers for public-realm projects	The strong vertical habit and capacity to be trained on 3–5 main canes make this cultivar suitable for upscale 40–50 L and larger container specimens where immediate structural effect is required on pergolas, walls or freestanding frames in public or corporate landscapes. Own-root propagation ensures regeneration and long lifespan under repeated pruning and training loads, complementing a vertical garden feature, distinctive habit positioning for retail / reseller.

Finished-product ideas

Pergola Trainer 7L – staked, 3–5-cane trained climber in 5–7 L pot for pergolas and arches, building on the upright habit and space-defining vertical effect – retail / reseller garden centre ranges
Orange Wall Panel 12L – heavier 10–12 L container with pre-fanned canes for fences and walls, exploiting the intense orange colour and repeat flowering – design-led retail / reseller and landscape outlets
Fragrance Walkway 15L – robust, scented climber in 15 L with developed framework for placement along paths and seating, using the medium citrus fragrance and own-root resilience – public-realm and institutional suppliers via reseller partners
Collection Line 5L – uniform 5 L trained plants for breeder and theme-based rose collections, relying on Meilland parentage and own-root identity stability – specialist nurseries and collection-focused resellers
Specimen Column 50L – 40–50 L feature containers with fully established vertical framework for instant impact in corporate and municipal sites, leveraging structural presence and long-term own-root performance – project-driven wholesale / reseller channels

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Registered as MEIrestifsar and traded as Louis De Funes® Gpt Climbing rose MEIrestifsar, a large-flowered climbing rose for trained uses; exhibition cut-flower and exhibition climbing rose classification noted.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Alain A. Meilland (Meilland International, France) from ‘Louis de Funès’ and complex hybrid parents; bred in France in 2010 and introduced and registered internationally in 2014.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright growth reaching around 70–120 cm in young stages with 60–110 cm spread, moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage (RHS 139A) and densely thorned canes suited to framework training.
Flower morphology	Large, double flowers (26–39 petals) in clustered inflorescences, high-centred and pointed-budded with clear cut-rose character; remontant with an especially abundant second flush providing extended display.
Colour data and phenology	Pure intense orange flowers with slight reddish depth, RHS 28B outer and 28A inner; colour lightens modestly in strong sun yet remains vivid in cooler sites, maintaining a rich effect as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma	Clearly scented flowers with medium-strength fresh citrus fragrance; suitable for fragrance-led placements along paths or seating areas where airflow can carry the scent at head height.
Hip characteristics	Hip formation generally poor due to high petal count; where present, hips are spherical, orange-red, typically 9–15 mm in diameter and of limited ornamental significance relative to the flowers.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -15–-12 °C, RHS H6 and Swedish zone 2, also requiring irrigation under prolonged heat or drought conditions.
Horticultural recommendations	Best used as a climbing, pergola, fence, wall or specimen rose and for cut flowers; medium maintenance with occasional pest control; self-cleaning is poor so regular deadheading is advised in display plantings.

Louis De Funes® Gpt MEIrestifsar combines distinctive vertical structure, intense orange double blooms and own-root reliability for predictable, regenerative stands; we invite you to discuss scheduling and capacity for your next production cycle.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: LOUIS DE FUNES® GPT – orange climbing rose - Meilland

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:23.08.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [628] 20-925 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name was given in honour of the world‑famous French actor Louis de Funès.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: MEIrestifsar

Original Trade Name: Louis De Funes®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Louis De Funes® Gpt Climbing rose MEIrestifsar

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber

Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition climbing rose

Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland International (France)

Introduction Year: 2014

Registration Year: 2014

Breeder: Alain A. Meilland

Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International (France)

Breeding Year: France, 2010

Parentage: 'Louis de Funès' (MEIrestif); ('Ambassador' × 'Whiskey Mac') × ('Arthur Bell' × 'Kabuki')

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.3-3.9ft (70-120 cm)

Spread: 2-3.6ft (60-110 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety’s foliage is moderately dense; the leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green tone (RHS 139A).

Prickliness: densely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: poor.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: OB RHS code: 28B (outer), 28A (inner)

Repeat Flowering: It is remontant and its second flowering is abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange

Flower Colour Description: Pure, intense orange colour with a slight reddish depth.

Closed Bud: The surface is uniform, deep orange, with a slightly darker shade on the inner side.

Newly Opened Flower: The petals are rich and vivid orange, becoming progressively brighter towards the centre.

Full Bloom: The colour is uniform, a rich orange, with the outer petal edges slightly lighter.

Before Fading: The orange colour fades slightly, with a salmon‑orange transition at the petal edges.

Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight it lightens slightly, while in cooler conditions it remains vivid.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, clearly scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, citrus character

Pollinator Attraction: Its highly double, high‑cupped flower form and inaccessible stamens mean it attracts pollinators poorly.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Because of its double, high‑cupped blooms its pollinator friendliness is limited, so it is primarily an ornamental variety

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 9-15 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Hip formation is expected to be poor due to the double flowers; the hips are 9–15 mm in diameter, spherical and orange-red.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -15–-12 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H6

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 2

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in warm conditions but requires irrigation during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest control.

Primary Uses: climbing, pergola, fence, wall, specimen, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

LOUIS DE FUNES® GPT – orange climbing rose - Meilland

Pure, intense orange colour with a slight reddish depth. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - fresh, citrus character

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Wholesale of cuttings

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)