Rosa James Galway - Short climber or shrub rose

English rose James Galway is a climbing variety that stands out for the unique and perfect architecture of its large flowers. These are very double and beautifully formed, adorned with numerous petals perfectly ordered in a gradient from tender pink to deeper pink from the outside to the centre of the flower, with a typical, 'old rose' scent. It is a healthy and reliable variety, with long almost thornless stems, which means it can be planted near a path, or to bloom over an arch.

This climbing rose reaches its large, strong but flexible, almost bare stems, to 3.50 m (11ft) above the ground and covers an area 1.5 m (5ft) wide. It can also be trained as a bush, forming a very beautiful tall, wide, and rounded mass. The stems bear beautiful, shiny, abundant, dark green and very healthy foliage. The flowering is perpetual from June to October if the soil remains moist, and covers the plant. The large flowers, in a gradient of shimmering pink to very pale, with a diameter of 13-15 cm (5-6in) and quite flat, are a treat for the eyes and nose. They are composed of more than 40 petals, curiously wavy at the edges. They tend to slightly incline downwards, which allows one to admire their beauty and enjoy their medium to light fragrance. 

Climbing rose James Galway is incomparable for filling large spaces and giving a slightly softer look, planted above formal flowerbeds. It ideal for hiding dead trees, unattractive fences, and ugly buildings or sheds. Trained on an arch, near the terrace, or above an entrance, it will create a romantic and fragrant bower. As it only flowers for three months, it can be paired, for example, with clematis texensis Princess Diana, Japanese wisteria, white jasmine, or bright pink annual sweet pea.

Obtained by David Austin in 2000. It is an English rose of the Leander type.