DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE – pale pink climbing rose – Schmitz
Imagine stepping outside after rain to find your wall or archway draped in silky, pale‑pink rosettes and a strong, fruity fragrance greeting you before you even reach the gate. DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE is a romantic, large‑flowered climbing rose bred by Daniel Schmitz, ideal for Irish cottage and compact Dublin front gardens where you want maximum impact without complex routines. Its generous, repeat‑flowering habit gives you waves of large, rosette blooms through our short summers, while careful siting and basic spraying help it cope when humidity and fungal problems build after rainfall in close‑planted spaces. As an own‑root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles gradually and builds a long‑lived framework – roots establishing in the first season, strong shoots maturing in the second, and full ornamental value arriving by the third year. Train its bushy, flexible canes on a fence, pergola or porch to create a softly lit, pastel backdrop that lifts everyday family moments outdoors.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Cottage‑style front garden arch |
The large, rosette flowers and strong, fruity scent turn even a small timber or metal arch into a welcoming focal point, ideal over a front path or gate where you pass daily, adding romance and a sense of arrival for beginners. |
| Climbing rose for pergola or seating area |
Its tall, bushy growth and flexible canes are easy to tie onto pergola posts, creating a pale‑pink overhead curtain and scented “ceiling” over a bench or dining set, suiting relaxed evening use by a family. |
| Statement rose on a sunny house wall |
On a south or west‑facing wall it rewards basic feeding and training with repeated flushes of large, milky‑pale flowers, giving a long‑season display that enhances kerb appeal for a style‑conscious urban homeowner. |
| Own‑root long‑term garden feature |
As an own‑root climber it regenerates reliably from its base, so if weather or pruning knocks it back it regrows true to type, supporting a long lifespan and stable appearance valued by the patient, planning‑ahead gardener. |
| Training along low fences and railings |
The bushy growth can be fanned out along wires or railings, giving good coverage from 2–3 m high while keeping flowers near eye level for easy deadheading and scent appreciation, ideal for a small‑space enthusiast. |
| Feature rose in mixed cottage border |
Planted at 2.0–2.5 m spacing and combined with resilient perennials, it offers height, colour and fragrance above herbaceous layers, making an informal yet cohesive look that appeals to a relaxed, nature‑oriented buyer. |
| Climber for heavier Irish clay soils |
Given a well‑prepared planting hole with grit for drainage, its robust root system settles steadily and supports strong top growth even in heavier ground, useful where wetter, stickier soil often challenges the average gardener. |
| Care‑aware rose project with regular spraying |
Because foliage is very susceptible to fungal diseases in humid spells, it best suits gardeners prepared to monitor and spray, which in return supports better flowering and leaf quality during damp Atlantic summers for a dedicated hobbyist. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑arch romance – Train it over a curved metal arch, underplant with bearded iris and feather reed grass for texture and pastel movement – ideal for cottage‑garden lovers wanting a dreamy front‑path entrance.
- Pastel porch welcome – Fan the canes along trellis either side of a doorway, adding pots of soft lavender and white annuals below – perfect for city terraces seeking gentle colour and scent without clutter.
- Soft‑screen pergola – Use it on two pergola posts with airy grasses and purple coneflower beneath to create a semi‑private, scented nook – suited to families who like a cosy, green outdoor room.
- Romantic boundary run – Space plants along a sunny fence and mix with climbers in complementary tones, keeping flowers at eye height for easy care – good for beginners wanting a pretty yet manageable screen.
- Fruity‑scented focal bed – Plant as a solitary specimen with a circular bed of low perennials, allowing its height and perfume to dominate – ideal for fragrance‑focused gardeners planning one standout feature.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Délicieuse Gourmandise, pale pink climbing rose; commercial climber type within the Rós dreapadó group; ARS large‑flowered climber category; premium gold cultivar merit rating. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Daniel Schmitz at Roseraie Daniel Schmitz, Malmedy, Belgium; breeding year 2011; parentage not recorded; introduced to the market by Roseraie Daniel Schmitz. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Large climber with bushy habit; height about 220–380 cm, spread 110–190 cm; dense, light green, matt foliage; moderately thorny stems; can be trained vertically or as a wide fan. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double rosette flowers, often exceeding 40 petals; large blooms 7–10 cm across; mostly single‑flowered per stem; generous remontant character with a strong second flush in season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate, milky‑translucent pale pink overall; buds pastel pink deepening on opening, then fading to creamy light pink; colour retention moderate, with softer tones toward petal edges as flowers age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Pronounced sweet, fruity rose fragrance, noticeable at a distance in still air; ideal near paths and seating; fragrance holds well through main flowering, giving repeated scented periods over summer. |
| Hip characteristics |
Very double flowers set few hips; occasional small, egg‑shaped red hips may form, about 10–14 mm diameter, adding modest late‑season interest without significant self‑seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); foliage very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so regular protection is advised in humid climates. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil; prefers support on arches, pergolas or walls; space 140–250 cm depending on use; suitable for beds, training and cutting; avoid deep shade and waterlogging. |
DÉLICIEUSE GOURMANDISE rewards regular care with strongly fragrant, romantic pale‑pink blooms on a long‑lived own‑root framework, making it a considered choice if you are planning a standout climbing rose.
