An immensely popular climber bearing heavy, old-fashioned cupped blooms of creamy white flushed with rose-pink at the centre. A Rose Hall of Fame inductee, beautiful on pillars and arbours.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Eden Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Pierre de Ronsard' is a moderate-growing climber in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink and white flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Eden Rose
Eden Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Eden Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Eden Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Eden Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Eden Rose in the garden
Eden Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
Combine Eden Rose with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Eden Rose
Plant Sale lists Eden Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
