Deep, velvety ruby-red shade. The colour is saturated and shows a black tone in the light. - climbing rose, rambling rose - strong, fragrant from a distance rose - full, fruity, grapefruit and red berry notes
– Strong, distinctive perfume with fruity notes.
– Deep, velvety dark-red blooms hold colour.
– XL, very double, exhibition-quality flowers.
– Vigorous climber for walls, arches, pergolas.
– Hardy to RHS H7, tolerates short dry spells.
– Special feature: Sport of the iconic ‘Edith Piaf®’, combining HT glamour with climbing habit.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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EDITH PIAF® GPT – dark red climbing rose – Meilland
Bring a sense of post-rain balance to your London front garden with EDITH PIAF® GPT, a dark red climbing rose whose strong, fruity fragrance and velvety blooms feel perfectly at home in compact, rainwater-conscious spaces. This own-root climber offers dependable longevity and the reassuring ability to regenerate from its own base, supporting a low-intervention, sustainable approach to gardening even where drainage is imperfect and summers are cool and damp with frequent showers. Over time, it forms a tall, glossy green screen along fences, arches or balcony trellises, clothing supports with repeat flushes of large, exhibition-quality flowers. Its structured, upright habit is easy to train, while routine pruning and deadheading remain pleasantly simple for beginners, as the rose gradually moves from establishing roots in the first year, to building strong shoots in the second, and then reaching full ornamental value by the third.
Edith Piaf® Gpt shows a high-centred, very double bloom.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Terraced-house front fence or railings
Ideal where space is narrow but vertical height is available, this climber trains neatly along railings to give privacy and a rich dark-red focal point. It offers reliable repeat flowering with simple seasonal pruning for busy urban gardeners
Wall, pergola or arch feature
The vigorous yet manageable growth habit makes it excellent for clothing a wall or arch, creating a romantic tunnel of scent. Its own-root form underpins a long-lived structure that matures steadily with minimal replacement needs for long-term planners
Rainwater-conscious city garden
Well suited to gardens that rely on water-butts and permeable surfaces, this rose appreciates regular deep watering yet copes well with typical British spells of damp, overcast weather and showery days once established for sustainability-minded owners
Statement rose by the front door
Planted beside a doorway or path, the strong, fruity fragrance and large, velvety flowers create a daily welcome. Even a single plant can deliver impressive impact without demanding complex care routines for fragrance-loving beginners
Large container on balcony or patio
In a sturdy 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, this rose provides vertical drama and colour where borders are not available. Regular watering and light feeding keep it performing well, without specialist skills for balcony-based gardeners
Mixed border with structural backdrop
The dense, glossy foliage forms a dark green screen that highlights perennials in front. It gives an elegant, long-season background, while its repeat blooms add depth and continuity in a relatively modest planting footprint for small-garden owners
Cut-flower corner in the garden
High-centred, very double blooms on long stems lend themselves to home-cut arrangements. Regular cutting encourages further flowering, turning a small section of fence or trellis into a personal supply of classic, scented roses for home bouquet enthusiasts
Low-maintenance classic rose display
Once tied in and shaped, this climber needs only straightforward deadheading and annual pruning, supported by the resilience and regrowth capacity of an own-root plant, suiting those wanting lasting effect without technical rose skills for time-poor novices
Styling ideas
Front-Door Theatre – Train EDITH PIAF® GPT around a terraced-house doorway, underplanting with lavender or nepeta for soft edging and scent layering – ideal for fragrance-focused city homeowners
Romantic Arch – Cover a slim metal arch with this climber, pairing its dark red blooms with pale echinacea for contrast while keeping the planting low-maintenance – perfect for busy family gardens
Balcony Screen – Grow in a 50-litre trough against trellis, combining with trailing thyme and compact sage to create privacy, aroma and easy care – suited to small-balcony gardeners
Evening Retreat – Use the rose on a pergola beside a simple gravel seating area, with pots of hardy herbs beneath to keep watering straightforward – ideal for low-fuss after-work relaxation
Structured Classic – Line a short fence with spaced plants and clip low box or holly balls in front for a tidy, formal yet simple layout – for those who prefer balanced, ordered spaces
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
PERFUMELLA® collection climbing rose; large-flowered exhibition climber. Registered cultivar name MEIramboysar, marketed as Edith Piaf® Gpt PERFUMELLA® MEIramboysar; ARS exhibition name Edith Piaf, Cl.
Origin and breeding
Sport of the Edith Piaf® hybrid tea (MEIramboys, 1999/2007), bred by Alain Meilland for Meilland International, France. Introduced 2016 via Meilland Richardier; mutation selected for climbing habit and strong fragrance.
Awards and recognition
Associated with the highly regarded Edith Piaf® line, which received first prize for fragrance at the World Rose Fragrance Competition in Nantes in 2005, confirming its outstanding scented-garden appeal.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous climbing habit to about 200–320 cm high and 150–250 cm spread, moderately thorny, with dense, glossy dark green foliage. Requires tying to a support; best trained as a fan or along horizontal wires.
Flower morphology
Very double, high-centred, cut-rose-style blooms with over 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems. Extra-large flowers, typically above 3.5 inches, with classic exhibition form and good suitability for cutting.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety dark red blooms, ARS dark red, outer petals RHS 187A, inner 186B. Colour holds well, shifting from ruby to dark cherry red with slight matt finish; repeat-flowering with a strong second flush.
Fragrance and aroma
Powerful, distance-carrying perfume with full, fruity character. Notes of grapefruit and red berries dominate, overlaying a classic rose base; designed for gardens where scent is as important as colour.
Hip characteristics
Hip set usually sparse because of the highly double flowers, but occasional small, spherical bright red hips, about 10–14 mm, can appear, adding a discreet late-season accent without heavy self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Disease resistance is moderate, with some susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from good airflow and timely care.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny, open sites with fertile, well-drained soil. Plant 190–200 cm apart on fences, 350 cm as specimens, at about 0.3 plants/m² in schemes. Needs tying in, deadheading, and occasional plant protection when pressured.
EDITH PIAF® GPT rewards you with fragrant, velvety dark-red displays, reliable repeat flowering and a long-lived, regenerating own-root structure, making it a thoughtful choice for durable, characterful garden planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
EDITH PIAF® GPT – dark red climbing rose - Meilland
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
Deep, velvety ruby-red shade. The colour is saturated and shows a black tone in the light.
Closed Bud:
Dark red tending towards black, with outer petals that have a velvety surface.
Newly Opened Flower:
Intense ruby-red with subtle darker shading along the petal edges.
Full Bloom:
Even, rich dark red, with the undersides of the petals slightly lighter in tone.
Before Fading:
Dark cherry red with a slightly matt finish.
Colour Fading Description:
Only slight fading is noticeable: the dark red bud with a blackish tinge opens to an intense ruby red, remains a rich dark red at full bloom, and turns dark cherry red before fading, with a slightly matt finish.
Hip Comment:
Hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, bright red (RHS 44A) hips 10–14 mm in diameter may appear.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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