{"product_id":"rose-rosa-blushing-pierre-de-ronsard","title":"ROSE \/ Rosa 'Blushing Pierre de Ronsard'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlushing Pierre de Ronsard \/ MeIviowit \/ Eden Rose \/ Eden Rose 85\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eROSE \/ Rosa \u003c\/em\u003e'Blushing Pierre de Ronsard'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eRosaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous climbing rose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA romantic climbing rose for Adelaide and South Australian gardens, ‘Blushing Pierre de Ronsard’ bears huge, old-world double blooms—creamy white washed with soft shell-pink. It repeats beautifully from spring into autumn and shows good disease resistance in warm, dry summers. Train it over arches, fences or pergolas for a classic, high-impact floral display with a light tea fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3.5 m H × 1.5–2.5 m W (with support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-70 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy mid- to dark-green leaves; new growth flushed bronze; thorned canes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, fully double cupped blooms, cream to blush-pink; lightly fragrant; repeat flowering spring–autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big spring flush, repeat blooms through summer and autumn; attractive framework of trained canes provides winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies; Good for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost Hardy, Heat-Tolerant, Drought-Tolerant once established; Clay-Tolerant if drainage is improved; Coastal-Tolerant with wind shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fence\/pergola: 1 plant per 1.5–2 m of run; Arch\/arbours: 1–2 plants depending on span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic to pets; thorns can cause injury—site away from high-traffic pet paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours) for best flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained loam; improves heavy clay with compost\/gypsum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. 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It’s a reliable, repeat-flowering climber with good heat tolerance and disease resistance—low fuss, high reward. Perfect when you want that “storybook” look without the maintenance drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"400mm Pot Tripod","offer_id":47355961180412,"sku":"ROSE-ROSA-BLUS-PIER-400MM","price":293.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/rose-rosa-blushing-pierre-de-ronsard-melviowit-eden-85-400mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1781323161","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/rose-rosa-blushing-pierre-de-ronsard","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}