Rosa Orienta 'Aladdin'

The Orienta 'Aladdin' rose is a recent German variety that embodies the charm of old-fashioned roses. Its pretty semi-double flowers reveal a heart of golden stamens that delight bees. With a vibrant pink colour leaning towards fuchsia, creating a happy contrast with the centre, these roses have a pleasant fragrance. This rose blooms from June to October in successive waves on healthy dark green foliage. Resistant to diseases and hardy, this medium-sized climber will find its place in all gardens, beautifully dressing up a pergola or trellis.

Introduced to the market in 2020, 'Aladdin' is the first rose of the Orienta collection developed by the German company Tantau. Rosenwelt Tantau ("the world of Tantau roses") is a leading rose breeder in Germany. As a recent variety, it benefits from advances in horticultural research by showing good resistance to black spot disease, mildew, and powdery mildew (rated 3/4 for these three diseases that can cause leaf markings and even leaf drop in severe cases).

This is a medium-sized climber that, when trained on a support, will reach a height of 2 to 3 m (7 to 10ft) with a width of 1 to 1.50 m (3 to 5ft). It is well suited for small gardens and ideal for adorning a trellis along a wall or covering a pergola or arbour. The foliage is dark green with a glossy surface, providing a dark background that highlights the brightly coloured roses. These appear in May, grouped in corymbs (bouquets) of 5 to 10 flowers or more. The roses are semi-double, with two or three rows of petals forming an open cup, allowing the stamens in the centre to be visible. They measure 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter and stand out against the foliage. With an intense pink colour bordering on fuchsia, the petals contrast with the golden centre of the corolla. This open flower morphology, combined with the amount of pollen produced, has an attractive effect on bees and other pollinating insects. This rose is, therefore, an ally for garden biodiversity, promoting the development of wildlife. Very floriferous, it produces successive waves of roses from June to October, especially if faded flowers are removed to encourage the growth of new flower buds. Emitting a light but delightful fragrance, this climber is an excellent choice for the garden.

'Aladdin' is an excellent choice for adorning a trellis, pergola, or arch. As a medium-sized climber, training and maintaining through annual pruning is easy. Create a stunning scene by planting a 'Pistachio' Clematis alongside its large white flowers measuring 10 cm (4in) in diameter. Starting before the rose, the April-May flowering will provide you with a beautiful display and accompany the clematis's second flowering in October. You can also create a beautiful colour combination with the 'Goldfassade' rose, with its very bright yellow flowers that will contrast beautifully with those of 'Aladdin'. Play with foliage by pairing this rose with Golden Tassels hops, which have highly golden cut leaves that will stand out next to the dark green of the rose and its pink flowers.