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Modern Rose, large-flowered climber "Pierre de Ronsard", introduced by Meilland Roses in 1987, Usually is pink in color, deep cup bloom shape, blooms 9 - 10 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be climbing, arching, 150 - 300 cm in height, 200 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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Pierre de Ronsard bears old-rose-style blooms, though it was bred from modern roses. The flowers are large, cupped, with long petals, and slow to open. In cool, humid climates they rarely open fully, as Pierre de Ronsard was bred for Mediterranean conditions. Colour ranges from cream or ivory with deep pink edges, but overall coloration varies; sometimes the pink is more prominent in the center and the white at the edges. The outer petals are often tinged with green. The blooms are heavy and droop under their own weight. Pierre de Ronsard forms a compact, slow-growing shrub. The foliage is dark, stiff, and glossy. Spines are few. The first flush is abundant, covering the plant from top to bottom. Later flowering is lighter but continuous.
This low-branching climber is cultivated in countries with hot, dry climates, where its heavy, densely filled blooms can be slow to open. The flowers are large (10–12 cm), drooping under their own weight. Their form varies: sometimes almost rosette-shaped and sometimes cup-shaped with a twisted center. Colour also varies: usually creamy white with a pink edge to the petals, though sometimes pink predominates. The foliage is bright green, and the bush is built from thick, stiff shoots.
A strong-growing crested rose with old-style blooms. The flowers are large, densely brushed, creamy white with lavender and pink tones. The foliage is large, bright green.
This variety is a strong-growing variegated rose with old-style blooms. The flowers are large, densely waved, globular, and composed of more than 40 petals. The primary colouring is creamy white with a lavender-pink and carmine patina. It re-flowers in summer and autumn, with a light fragrance. It reaches an average height for a pleached rose and is suitable for a wall or fence, where the strong, branching shoots can be tied horizontally, or it can be trained down a tall support, or, with supports, grown as a bush. The foliage is large, bright green, and glossy.