Shell-pink that fades to white as it opens. - climber, climbing rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, apple-like
– Bhláthanna bog bhándearga le sheen síoda galánta.
– Fás dreapadó cumhachtach do bhallaí agus pergolai.
– Athbhláthú flúirseach ó thús go deireadh séasúir.
– Boladh úr úll, discréideach agus taitneamhach.
– Friotaíocht mheánach do ghalair ghairneoireachta choitianta.
– Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir Ghradam Golden Rose Geneva 1985, rogha phréimhe do ghairdíní galánta.
Grower care – Elegant spaces
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SOURIRE D'ORCHIDÉE – pale pink climber, rambling rose - Paul Croix
Imagine stepping outside for a few minutes of gentle daydreaming, brushing past the fresh, apple-scented flowers of Sourire d’Orchidée as light rain drifts across the garden, softening Atlantic breezes and making the pale pink clusters glow against the foliage. This elegant French-bred climber is naturally suited to Irish cottage paths and Dublin terraces, where its medium-care needs stay pleasantly manageable, yet it rewards you with long, repeat flowering from early summer well into autumn. As an own-root rose in a handy 2‑litre pot, it settles steadily and builds a long-lived framework: first the roots, then the shoots, then the full presence over the first three years. Semi-double, shell-pink blooms open wide to welcome bees, with stamens clearly visible and easy to reach, while the glossy mid-green leaves form a dense, healthy screen on pergolas, arches and walls. Over time, the moderately thorny canes weave into a soft, romantic curtain of colour that stays reliable through humid summers and showery spells, giving you relaxed, low-fuss enjoyment in a small or medium family garden.
Close view of Sourire d'Orchidée showing the stamens and pistils.
Sourire d'Orchidée in different opening phases, from bud to near-white bloom.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style front garden arch
Use Sourire d’Orchidée to frame a gate or path with softly arching canes and shell-pink clusters, creating a romantic welcome that flowers repeatedly and stays manageable in size for smaller Irish plots – perfect for the beginner.
Wall-trained focal point
Train its flexible climbing shoots along horizontal wires on a sunny or lightly shaded wall; the dense, glossy foliage builds a lasting green backdrop, while the pale blooms fade to white for a gentle, elegant look – ideal for the homeowner.
Pergola or seating area climber
Allow the long, rambling stems to cover a pergola or arbour, so clusters of semi-double flowers hang at head height, offering light fragrance and dappled shade for family seating areas without demanding intensive pruning – reassuring for the busy.
Partial-shade side passage
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it will still flower well in brighter side alleys between terraced houses, bringing softness and seasonal interest where space and light are limited – a good choice for the urban gardener.
Low-maintenance pollinator strip
Plant as a loose, informal line along a fence, letting the semi-double blooms open flat to expose pollen that bees can easily reach, supporting garden wildlife while keeping care needs to occasional pruning – rewarding for the nature-loving buyer.
Long-lived garden structure
As an own-root climber, it rebuilds from the base after winter damage or pruning, maturing into a durable framework that maintains its ornamental value over many years with modest, regular care – reassuring for the long-term planner.
Family play-garden backdrop
Its dense, mid-green foliage and moderate thorniness make a useful visual screen at the back of borders, softening boundaries while leaving enough space in front for lawn or play areas in typical family gardens – suitable for the practical parent.
Clay-soil cottage border
With improved drainage and mulch on heavier Irish soils, this rose copes confidently with regular rain, building a stable root system and repeating its flowering through our shorter summers – a reliable partner for the tentative starter.
Styling ideas
Cottage-arch romance – Train Sourire d’Orchidée over a simple metal or wooden arch and underplant with creeping thyme for a soft, fragrant entrance – for those who love informal charm.
Soft-contrast wall – Pair its pale, fading blooms with the evergreen groundcover honeysuckle Lonicera pileata below a south-facing wall – for compact Dublin front gardens.
Pastel-pergola drift – Weave canes along a timber pergola and mix with Knautia macedonica ‘Red Knight’ at the base for airy, burgundy dots beneath the pink clusters – for relaxed family seating areas.
Shaded-side elegance – In a part-shaded side passage, let it climb discreet supports while ground-level planting stays simple and low, keeping access clear – for busy homeowners wanting easy structure.
Pollinator-friendly screen – Use several plants along a fence at recommended spacing, allowing semi-double blooms to form a light screen that bees frequent – for wildlife-focused urban gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Sourire d’Orchidée (CROchetdit), climber and shrub type rambling rose, commercial group Rós dreapadó, exhibition category shrub, landscaping and trained forms for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Paul Croix, Pépinières et Roseraies Paul Croix, France; ‘Age Tendre’ seedling × unknown pollen parentage, bred and introduced in 1985, registered the same year for international distribution.
Awards and recognition
Gold medal and Golden Rose at Geneva International Rose Competition 1985; bronze medals at Rome, Baden-Baden and The Hague competitions; also trialled at Monza in the same season.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 300–500 cm high and 120–200 cm wide, dense glossy mid-green foliage, moderately thorny canes; suitable for walls, arches, pergolas and taller informal hedges.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped, cluster-flowered blooms, about 4–7 cm across with 13–15 petals; remontant with a generous second flush, flowers borne in trusses for an airy but abundant overall effect.
Colour data and phenology
Shell-pink buds and newly opened flowers with silky sheen; ARS code lp, RHS 65D outer, 155D inner; blooms gradually fade to bone-white with faint pink centre and edging as they age in the cluster.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is fresh and apple-like, light and never overpowering, adding a gentle scent near paths, doors or seating areas; best appreciated at close range on still, mild days in summer and early autumn.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip production is light; occasional small egg-shaped hips about 8–12 mm across, orange-red when ripe, adding modest late-season interest without dominating the overall appearance of the plant.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −21 °C (H7, USDA 6a, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, generally reliable with basic rose care and occasional protective treatments as needed.
Horticultural recommendations
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy clay with organic matter and grit, spacing 140–250 cm depending on use; suitable for large containers from 40–50 litres, with regular watering in dry spells.
Sourire d’Orchidée offers repeat flowering, partial-shade flexibility and long-lived, own-root reliability for arches, pergolas or walls, making it a thoughtful choice if you seek graceful structure with modest care needs.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SOURIRE D'ORCHIDÉE – pale pink climber, rambling rose - Paul Croix
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Gold medal and Golden Rose – Geneva International Rose Competition (1985); Bronze medal – Rome Rose Competition; Bronze medal – Baden-Baden Rose Competition; Bronze medal – The Hague Rose Competition; Competed – Monza (1985)
Full Bloom:
Fading to almost white, with a faint pink edging on the rim.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Bone-white, with a barely noticeable pinkish veil in the centre.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the shell-pink gradually fades to nearly white, and in the final stage is bone-white with a barely pink centre.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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