{"product_id":"rose-rosa-cv-pierre-de-ronsard","title":"ROSE \/ Rosa cv. 'Pierre de Ronsard'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierre de Ronsard Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRosa cv. 'Pierre de Ronsard'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France (bred by Meilland, 1985)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePierre de Ronsard is a spectacular climbing rose renowned for its antique-style blooms and romantic appeal, often called the 'Eden Rose' for its garden paradise qualities. This vigorous climber produces masses of large, cupped blooms with cream-white petals delicately edged in soft pink to rose tones. With its disease-resistant foliage and repeat flowering habit, it creates a stunning vertical display perfect for pergolas, walls, and substantial garden structures.\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 3.5 m H x 2.5 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast; 60–90 cm per year; vigorous climbing habit with strong canes and good lateral branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark green leaves with excellent disease resistance; semi-evergreen in mild climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream-white petals with soft pink edges, large cupped form 10–12 cm across, repeat flowering spring to autumn, lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peak bloom spring and autumn with scattered flowers through summer; attractive foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and beneficial insects; some rose hips provide bird food in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought once established, frost hardy to -8°C, moderate wind tolerance, clay adaptable, good heat tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature climber: 2.5–3 m apart; pergola planting: 2–2.5 m apart along supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose thorns present hazard for pets; foliage and flowers non-toxic but physical injury possible from thorns\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 minimum 6 hours daily for best flowering; tolerates morning shade but avoid afternoon shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained fertile loam preferred; adapts to clay with drainage improvement; avoid waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 8–10 weeks, deep watering twice weekly. Established: Summer twice weekly; winter monthly unless rainfall adequate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual winter pruning to remove old canes and shape; deadheading for continuous blooms; monthly feeding during growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for SA temperate zones, Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges; adapts well to Mediterranean coastal climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral pH 6.0–7.0 preferred; tolerates mildly alkaline soils with organic amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain over pergolas and arbours to create romantic overhead canopies with cascading blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant against warm walls or fences for vertical garden impact and heat reflection benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with clematis for extended flowering periods and complementary purple or blue tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePierre de Ronsard delivers the romance of old garden roses with the reliability of modern breeding, creating breathtaking displays that transform any vertical space into a floral masterpiece. Its consistent performance, disease resistance, and ability to bloom repeatedly throughout the growing season make it the perfect choice for gardeners who want maximum impact with manageable maintenance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"400mm Pot Tripod","offer_id":49146474823932,"sku":"ROSE-TRIP-ROSA-CV-PIER-DE-RONS-400MMPOT","price":293.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/rose-rosa-cv-pierre-de-ronsard-400mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1781318021","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/rose-rosa-cv-pierre-de-ronsard","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}