Rose - Red Pierre de Ronsard

Common Name:
Red Pierre de Ronsard Rose

Description:
The Red Pierre de Ronsard rose is a striking red version of the classic Pierre de Ronsard climbing rose, prized for its rich burgundy-crimson, intensely cupped blooms bursting with old-world romance. Flowers are large and double, forming lush clusters that repeat throughout the season. While the fragrance is light, the visual impact is unmistakable. This vigorous climber produces glossy dark green foliage with minimal thorns and excellent disease resistance. In Melbourne’s temperate climate, it thrives in full sun and well‑drained soil. Ideal for training over fences, pergolas, arches or pillars, its draping flower heads create a dramatic cascading effect. Red Pierre is a standout both trained or grown as a substantial shrub, bringing vibrant colour, structural interest, and reliability to garden designs.

Form:

• Climber

Mature Size:

• Height: approx. 2.5 – 3.5 m

• Width: approx. 2.0 – 2.5 m 

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Burgundy red

• Crimson

Key Attributes:

• Disease Resistant

• Repeat Flowering

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Espalier

• Nearly Thornless

Toxicity:

• May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested (particularly the thorns and rose hips)

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Clematis (interplanted on support structures)

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Foxglove (Digitalis)