Rosa x wichuraiana François Juranville - Climbing Rose

The François Juranville Rose is a vigorous climbing rose. This old rose with stems almost devoid of thorns has unusual roses with their charmingly tousled shape, their warm pink colour with hints of peach and yellow, and their exceptional scent of freshly cut apple. They bloom in small clusters in spring, on a delicate and shiny foliage emerging from young bronze shoots. Like most climbing roses, it does not rebloom in autumn. However, it has the advantage of thriving in numerous regions.

The François Juranville Rose, obtained in 1906 by René Barbier, is the result of a cross between the Wichura Rose (synonym Rosa luciae), a botanical species native to East Asia, and the hybrid China Rose Mme Laurette Messimy. This variety, like 'Albertine', and 'Leontine Gervais', once brought fortune to their creator, who went as far as Ohio to fetch the strains of their vigorous Asian ancestor.

'François Juranville' can easily reach a height of 5 to 6 m (16 to 20ft) with a spread of about 3 m (10ft). Its long flexible stems are almost thornless and covered with small, dark green, shiny, and elegant foliage. The flowers of this climber, blooming in spring, form in May-June, more or less early depending on the region. They emerge on short second-year shoots, in coppery dark pink buds. They open into double, slightly flattened roses, 6 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, solitary or gathered in small clusters. They are composed of well-arranged, slightly tousled petals. Their colour changes from coral salmon pink at the opening to a softer pink, with the centre of the flower retaining a soft yellow glow. They are surrounded by a characteristic fruity scent, reminiscent of green apple. This very vigorous and resistant rose can, however, be susceptible to powdery mildew depending on the growing conditions.

Rose 'François Juranville', is part of an exclusive group of climbing roses that are not deterred by anything. Like Albertine, Felicia, Alberic Barbier, American Pillar, or May Queen, it is particularly interesting for bringing lushness and charm to the garden, even in difficult climates. Hardy and undemanding, it will thrive in both the north and south of our country, with some care at planting. Like other large climbers, it can easily hide an ugly construction or climb a sturdy tree. Its thornless stems make it an excellent candidate for adorning arbors and pergolas. The trio 'Alberic Barbier', 'François Juranville', and 'Alchemist', intertwined with each other in a harmony of colours and scents, is a pure wonder in June.