SUPER PINK – pink climbing rose - Lens
Step out to your front garden after rain and meet Super Pink as a softly scented vertical accent, clothes-drying over London brick and lending balance to compact spaces even where soil is heavy and humid conditions challenge less robust ornamentals. This own-root climber settles in calmly, rooting deeply before racing upwards, so you can train it with confidence over time rather than rushing the structure. The warm mid-pink clusters hold their colour and shape beautifully for cutting, while the rich perfume creates that just-rained-on, nostalgic garden atmosphere along a narrow path. Planted into peat-free compost and mulched to conserve moisture, it partners effortlessly with lavender, sage and nepeta for a low-input, rainwater-conscious front garden that feels both sustainable and quietly indulgent as it matures through the first years.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Narrow London front garden wall |
Trained flat against brick, its slim footprint and 190–290 cm height give generous flower coverage without stealing space from bins, bikes or front steps, ideal for busy homeowners seeking neat vertical colour garden beginners |
| Rainwater-conscious terrace boundary |
Rooted in improved heavy clay with sharp sand or grit for drainage, it copes well where runoff gathers from paths and downpipes, making vertical interest possible in small, rain-focused planting strips sustainability-focused owners |
| Family pergola or archway |
Its long canes and repeat flowering create a pink “roof” of blooms over seating or play areas, offering fragrance without taking up play space on the ground, suiting relaxed, low-effort family gardens practical parents |
| Peat-free feature container (50–70 litres) |
In a large pot with peat-free compost and regular mulching, it becomes a movable scented screen for rented terraces or balconies, allowing you to take your established rose with you when you change home urban renters |
| Low-maintenance paired with lavender or sage |
Planting it with drought-tolerant aromatics such as lavender, nepeta or sage lightens the overall care load and helps air movement around foliage, useful where damp, still conditions can encourage leaf problems time-poor gardeners |
| Cut-flower corner by the front path |
Generous clusters of medium-large, strongly scented blooms on long stems are easy to reach and cut, turning a simple path-side strip into a reliable source of classic pink roses for the house home bouquet lovers |
| Long-term signature rose on a facade |
As an own-root plant, it builds a durable framework that can be renewed from the base if needed, offering a stable, decades-long feature rather than a short-lived display, especially valuable on a key front elevation long-term planners |
| Gradual build-up planting plan (years 1–3) |
Planted once and allowed to settle, it typically concentrates on roots in year one, extends strong shoots in year two and then gives its full ornamental effect by year three, aligning with patient, phased garden projects forward-thinking owners |
Styling ideas
- Front-Door Focus – Train along a simple wire trellis either side of the door, underplant with lavender and nepeta for movement and scent – ideal for compact London terraces
- Brick-Softening Veil – Let it scramble loosely over a sunny garage or side wall, weaving through Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ for a soft, textural pink-on-pink effect – perfect for design-conscious homeowners
- Scented Pergola – Combine on an arch with a contrasting white climber and low mounds of thyme beneath to create a fragrant tunnel over a narrow path – suited to family gardens with regular foot traffic
- Container Screen – Grow in a 50–70 litre pot with a narrow obelisk, flanked by pots of dwarf lavender to frame a balcony or small patio – useful for renters needing movable structure
- Cutting-Strip Romance – Line a side path with this climber on posts and wires, and edge with Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ for long-lasting stems and pollinator interest – attractive for home flower arrangers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing, large-flowered rose registered as LENjoma, traded as Super Pink Climbing rose LENjoma; ARS exhibition name Super Pink, part of the EleanorROSE ORIGINAL 2‑litre own-root range. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Louis Lens in Belgium in 1987 from ‘Jour de Fête’ × ‘Maria Teresa’, introduced by Pépinières Louis Lens SA / Lens Roses in 1992 as a distinctive warm pink climbing rose cultivar. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Vigorous climber reaching about 190–290 cm high and 120–210 cm wide, with moderately thorny canes and dense, glossy medium-green foliage, ideal for training on walls, fences or pergola structures. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, medium to large (approximately 7–10 cm), produced in clusters; remontant habit gives an initial flush followed by a generous, clearly noticeable second flowering wave. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Uniform warm mid-pink (RHS 68C outer, 68D inner) from bud to full bloom, colour holds well with minimal fading, petals developing a soft matt sheen without browning even as the flowers age on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, noticeable scent of classic rose character with a slightly sweet nuance, easily appreciated at close quarters and along paths; flowers mainly ornamental, with stamens usually concealed and limited pollinator appeal. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small quantities of hips after flowering, typically rounded and about 8–15 mm in diameter; hips are incidental rather than a primary ornamental feature in most garden settings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated RHS H6, tolerating approximately −18 to −15 °C and suitable for cooler UK regions; very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so consistent hygiene and preventative care are advisable. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun on well-drained improved clay or loam; ideal for walls, fences and pergolas. Maintenance is relatively demanding, requiring regular pruning, feeding and plant protection for reliable, high-quality displays. |
SUPER PINK – pink climbing rose - Lens offers richly scented, long-lasting pink blooms on a space-saving climber whose own-root vigour supports a stable, rejuvenatable framework; a thoughtful choice if you plan to enjoy one rose for many years.
