PARADE – deep pink climbing rose - Boerner
If you dream of a romantic climbing rose that copes gracefully with rainfall and cool Irish summers, PARADE brings an easy, indulgent charm to your garden. Its large, cup-shaped blooms open in generous flushes from early summer well into autumn, offering weeks of rich, deep-pink colour on walls, arches and cottage-style façades. The classic, distinctly perceptible fragrance creates a cheerful contentment whenever you step outside after a shower, while the healthy, glossy mid-green foliage stays attractive with little intervention. Bred from the renowned ‘New Dawn’ line, this climber is valued for its reliable flowering and dependable garden performance. On its own roots it develops steadily, giving you a secure, long-lived structure that regenerates well after pruning. In an Irish cottage plot or a small Dublin front garden, PARADE offers effortless vertical impact and a soft, welcoming ambience.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Cottage-style front garden arch |
The tall, climbing habit and large, full blooms create an immediate romantic gateway effect, ideal over a path to the front door. Reliable height and spread give long-term structure with minimal fuss for the beginner gardener. |
| House wall or sunny garage façade |
Trained on a trellis or wires, PARADE covers plain masonry in rich deep-pink clusters, flowering repeatedly through short Irish summers with only light pruning. Its AGM-backed reliability reassures the busy homeowner. |
| Family seating area or patio arbour |
The strong, classic rose scent is perfect near a terrace, where repeated flushes of bloom can be enjoyed up close. Own-root resilience means a long-lived, regenerating presence for the fragrance lover. |
| Pergola in a small to medium garden |
Dense foliage and generous clusters of flowers quickly create a leafy, flower-laden tunnel that feels lush but remains easy to manage. Over the first three years it knits in steadily, maturing into full ornamental value for the patient planner. |
| Boundary fence between neighbouring gardens |
Clothed from low down with glossy leaves and rich pink clusters, PARADE softens hard boundaries while keeping maintenance low thanks to strong disease resistance under frequent Irish rain. This suits the low-maintenance seeker. |
| Dublin terraced-house railings and porch |
Vertical training on modest supports lets you enjoy generous flowering where ground space is tight, bringing cottage-garden charm to the street. Reliable repeat blooming in cooler conditions benefits the urban gardener. |
| Large feature container by a doorway |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, PARADE gives strong colour and scent close to eye level. Own-root growth offers long-term stability and easier recovery if it suffers wind or pruning mishaps for the pot gardener. |
| Informal mixed border backdrop |
Used as a tall, flowering screen with perennials at its feet, its repeat clusters provide a long season of deep-pink colour while the hardy framework stands up well to wind and wet Atlantic weather, supporting the practical planner. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-arch romance – Train PARADE over a rustic metal or timber arch, underplant with Alchemilla mollis and Lychnis for frothy contrast – ideal for lovers of soft, nostalgic entrances.
- Terraced-front welcome – Run it along a simple trellis by the front door, paired with pots of lavender for scent layers – perfect for city homeowners wanting maximum effect in little space.
- Storybook pergola – Let stems weave along a wooden pergola, with Knautia macedonica below to echo the pinks – suited to families dreaming of a cosy, leafy outdoor room.
- Wall of colour – Space plants along a sunny boundary wall to form a continuous curtain of deep pink, softened by drifts of ornamental grasses – good for those taming overlooked plots.
- Statement container – Grow PARADE in a 50 litre half-barrel with free-draining compost, adding trailing herbs at the rim – ideal for renters or balcony gardeners wanting movable romance.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climber, registered as Parade; commercial name PARADE – deep pink climbing rose. American Rose Society exhibition name ‘Parade’; part of the climbing rose collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Raised by Eugene S. Boerner for Jackson & Perkins Co. in the United States, introduced 1953. Parentage: ‘New Dawn’ seedling × ‘World's Fair’, unregistered cultivar in ARS records. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, confirming dependable garden performance. Winner, Kansas City Rose Society Show 2001, Climber category, highlighting its exhibition-worthy flower quality. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Vigorous climbing rose reaching about 300–450 cm high and 200–310 cm wide, with dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness. Best trained on sturdy supports such as arches, walls or pergolas. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, fully double, cup-shaped flowers, 7–10 cm in diameter, typically in clusters. Petal count around 26–39. Remontant habit with an abundant second flush, giving a noticeably extended display period. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, vivid pink flowers, ARS code DP, RHS 58A outer, 58B inner. Buds open rich and intense, then gently pale at petal edges, especially in strong sun, staying more saturated in cooler, overcast conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classic strong rose fragrance, clearly perceptible at a short distance, especially in still, mild air. Scent combines well with seating or entrances where flowers can be appreciated at nose level. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse due to very double flowers. Occasionally forms small spherical hips, 10–15 mm, orange-red RHS 43A, decorative but not a major ornamental or wildlife feature of this cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good overall disease resistance, showing resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), coping well with cool, damp conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; regular watering in prolonged dry spells. Recommended spacings: 170 cm for mass planting, 145 cm for hedging, 270 cm as a solitary specimen, on reliable supports. |
PARADE offers richly scented deep-pink clusters, reliable repeat flowering and a long-lived, regenerating own-root framework; a thoughtful choice if you’d like a romantic climber that quietly earns its place over time.
