Medium-full coral pink with a delicate peach undertone. - climber, climbing rose - very strongly scented, garden-filling rose - sweet tea-scented
– Strongly scented, sweet tea fragrance
– Large, very full rosette blooms
– Romantic coral‑pink flowers with peach tones
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Hardy to –26 °C, suitable for colder areas
– Special feature: Award‑winning climber with Bronze Medal at Adelaide National Rose Trial Garden (2000).
Low chemical use – Dream-garden-focused decision
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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GENEVIEVE – coral-pink climbing rose – Meilland
Romantica clusters of coral-pink, rosette blooms and a sweet tea fragrance make GENEVIEVE an evocative choice for classic British front gardens, especially where breezy, rain-prone conditions call for good anchoring and reliable structure along walls or fences. This medium-height climber forms a dense, glossy-foliaged framework that you can train easily around doors or windows, giving you colour at eye level and scent where you pass. As an own-root plant, it develops steadily into a long-lived garden feature, with roots establishing in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and full ornamental impact by the third, so you can enjoy its cottage-style charm without complex techniques or constant intervention, simply combining regular feeding, basic plant protection, and light pruning to keep it performing in a family garden setting year after year.
Genevieve Romantica® showing its coral-pink, very double blooms.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden statement climber by the entrance
Use GENEVIEVE to frame a front door or porch where its very strongly scented, sweet tea fragrance is appreciated every time you come and go, bringing classic charm without needing intricate pruning shapes, ideal for the aesthetically minded beginner.
Cottage-style arch or pergola in a family garden
Train the flexible, medium-height canes over a small arch or lightweight pergola to create a flower-laden walkthrough; the dense foliage and repeat flushes of rosette blooms build a romantic structure that fits naturally into informal cottage mixes, appealing to lovers of traditional gardens.
Clothed boundary fence for privacy and screening
Along a sunny fence, its 120–200 cm height and 70–120 cm spread give effective vertical cover, while clustered flowers soften boundaries with coral-pink colour, helping you achieve a more secluded, finished-looking plot without needing complex hedging skills, suitable for time-pressed homeowners.
Feature climber on a warm house wall
On a south or west-facing wall, the own-root plant gradually forms a stable, long-lived framework whose shoots regenerate from the base after harder pruning, so the display recovers well over the years and rewards steady care, reassuring long-term focused gardeners.
Small rose bed with 3–5 matching climbers
Plant several GENEVIEVE roses along a low trellis or wires at the recommended spacing to build a coherent, colour-harmonised display; the plentiful second flush keeps the composition lively through the season for those who value ongoing colour.
Mixed border backdrop with perennials and grasses
Use it as a vertical accent behind perennials or ornamental grasses, where the coral-pink, rosette flowers and glossy foliage provide a refined backdrop; own-root growth adapts gradually to typical British soils, including heavier clays, supporting design-focused planners.
Patio rose in a large container with support
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with a sturdy obelisk or trellis, GENEVIEVE offers scented height on patios and roof terraces, giving renters and small-space gardeners a moveable focal point that can travel with them, ideal for space-constrained urbanites.
Sheltered coastal or exposed suburban sites
Once established, its structured framework and own-root anchoring help it cope with brisk winds in exposed or coastal gardens, while regular feeding and protection keep foliage attractive, providing confidence to those gardening in challenging locations.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE PORCH – Train GENEVIEVE around a porch with lavender and catmint at its feet for a soft, scented welcome – ideal for owners wanting an instantly charming, traditional frontage.
ROMANTIC ARCH – Pair it over a light metal arch with foxgloves and hardy geraniums to create a delicate, old-world walkway – for gardeners seeking a storybook entrance to the lawn.
SOFT SCREEN – Combine along a boundary with switchgrass ‘Sangria’ and Japanese euonymus for year-round structure and coral-pink accents – suited to those aiming for privacy with a gentle, ornamental feel.
PERGOLA CORNER – Let it climb a small timber pergola in a seating nook, underplanted with lavender cotton and herbs – perfect for people who value scented relaxation spaces after work.
PATIO COLUMN – Grow it in a 50 litre container with an obelisk, surrounded by terracotta pots of rosemary and thyme – appealing to balcony and courtyard gardeners wanting height without losing floor space.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Genevieve Romantica® MEIroupis; registered cultivar MEIroupis, ARS exhibition name ‘Colette’; climber Hybrid Tea in the Romantica® collection, premium silver quality own-root plant.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain A. Meilland, Meilland International SA, France, from (Meibeluxen × Friesia) × Prairie Princess; bred 1994, registered 1996, introduced 1997 via Meilland Richardier.
Awards and recognition
Bronze Medal at the National Rose Trial Garden of Australia in Adelaide in 2000, underpinning its ornamental value and garden performance under independent trial conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Medium climber reaching about 120–200 cm high and 70–120 cm wide, with moderately thorny canes and dense, glossy dark green foliage forming a manageable framework on supports.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals; produced mainly in clusters and repeating, with a generous second flush that maintains interest across the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Coral-pink flowers with a peach undertone; RHS 36C outer, 36B inner; buds vivid coral, later soft pastel pink with peachy edges as blooms age, offering subtle colour transitions on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strongly scented, garden-filling perfume with a sweet, tea-like character; best appreciated near paths, doors, or seating areas where passing breezes can carry the scent.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical red hips about 6–10 mm across, adding modest late-season interest though not produced in large numbers.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); disease resistance moderate to low, with susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust, needing regular protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny, well-drained soil with regular feeding and systematic plant protection; allow 140–250 cm spacing depending on use, and provide sturdy supports for training as a climber.
GENEVIEVE Romantica® MEIroupis offers richly scented coral-pink clusters, a manageable climbing habit and adaptable, own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a lasting focal point in their garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GENEVIEVE – coral-pink climbing rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Newly Opened Flower:
Vibrant coral-pink edging, inner surface with a soft salmon-pink tint.
Full Bloom:
Uniform coral-pink, with a faint peachy tone at the bases of the petals.
Before Fading:
Fading pink with pastel peach-pink edging.
Colour Fading Description:
As the blooms open, the vivid coral-pink gradually fades; by the end of flowering it becomes a soft pink with a pastel peach hue at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Very double (40+ petal) blooms offer limited attraction to pollinators because the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict insects’ access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double-flowered (40+ petals) blooms largely enclose the stamens, so it is only partially pollinator-friendly and mainly ornamental.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
