Rosa x grimpant 'Papi Delbard' - Climbing Rose

The 'Papi Delbard' Rose, with its soft and warm flowering colour, the extraordinary fragrance of its large, old-fashioned flowers, and its somewhat capricious temperament, is reminiscent of the famous old rose 'Gloire de Dijon' but more orange. When it is happy, this vigorous climbing polyantha rose is not very susceptible to diseases, particularly perpetual and very floriferous from May to October. Its splendid flowers, with a remarkable fragrance, display shades of yellow, cream, orange, and apricot, sometimes with a touch of pink depending on the exposure and nature of the soil. This variety, which prefers warmth, non-burning exposures, and light soils, thrives well in warm climates.

The Papi Delbard Delaby rose is a creation by Delbard from 1995 and belongs to the series of roses 'Souvenirs d'Amours Parfumés'. It is currently classified as a climbing rose with large clustered flowers. Vigorous and hardy, with a slightly stiff habit and rapid growth, 'Papi Delbard' can climb up to 2.50m (8ft) or even more in optimal conditions. Like all small climbers, it can be trained as a bush with regular pruning. It forms long thorny stems that bear deciduous foliage, with a reasonably dark green colour, relatively healthy, which perfectly enhances the complex hue of the flowers. It blooms from June to October, abundantly if it does not lack water or warmth. Its deep and very double cups, measuring 10-12cm (4-5in), solitary or grouped in clusters of 3 to 5 units, are composed of 26 to 40 petals. The colour of the flowers ranges from orange to pinkish apricot, with the periphery of the corolla lightening in a creamy tone. Their moderately fragrant scent of old rose develops fruity notes of apricot, peach, and citrus. This rose has won 2 medals in competitions.

As the rose grower Delbard explains, the 'Souvenirs d'Amours' roses are "Voluptuous, romantic, and fragrant; these roses have the unique charm of old roses, childhood memories, and moments of rediscovered happiness!"

This modern rose, 'Papi Delbard', combines old roses' charm with modern roses' qualities. It deserves to be showcased in harmonious colours in the garden or against the house, alone or accompanied by the beautiful 'Ghislaine de Féligonde'. Choose a wall exposed to the morning sun or a large enough structure to support its shower of flowers. It allows for the creation of sumptuous decorations throughout the summer, requiring very little maintenance except for regular watering in summer during periods of high heat and prolonged drought and occasional severe pruning. As a structural element in 'English-style' gardens, rose arches form lovely shelters where one can rest while connecting different parts of the garden. Mix climbing roses or combine them with easy-to-care-for large-flowered clematis such as 'Etoile Violette', Montana Mayleen, or 'Broughton Star'. When it grows unrestricted, 'Papi Delbard' forms a superb bush that will also find its place in a large flowering hedge, in the company of lilacs, tamarisks, or other shrub roses such as R.Californica Plena, R.hugonis, Iceberg, or Madame Isaac Pereire. Finally, its subtly fragrant flowers are gorgeous in a vase.