A pearly pink legendary climber: undemanding, flowers even in partial shade.
Bagatelle gold medal 1960 · 'a rose for beginners'
Repeat flowering in flushes, almost continuous until the frosts. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
Paris, 1960 · one of the most famous Meilland climbers
Moderate, sweet with fruity notes (dog rose).
Good resistance to disease.
Flowers even on a north-facing wall; the open stamens are loved by bees.
Dark, leathery, glossy.
Breeder's code MEImont.
Pearly pink with a salmon-apricot glow; the reverse is darker
New Dawnlight pink
Pierre de Ronsardcream-pink
Coral Dawncoral-pink
Munstead Wooddark raspberry · contrastSoft pink climbers make a natural companion for Clair Matin.
Blue and purple perennials set off the pearly tone:
For contrast beside the pearly pink — blue and lavender:
Where to plant. Walls (including north-facing ones!), pergolas, arches. One of the best climbers for partial shade.
Climate. USDA 5b–6b — reliable; here it overwinters with protection.
Care. Very undemanding — often recommended as a 'climber for beginners'. Minimal pruning.
Name. French for 'clear morning' — referring to the pearly, 'morning' tint of the flower.
Breeding. Marie-Louise Meilland (France); 1960; code MEImont. Fashion × ([Independence × Orange Triumph] × Phyllis Bide).
Significance. One of the most famous climbers of the XX century: hardy, healthy, flowers even in partial shade and on a north wall, and for a very long time. Included in lists of insect-friendly roses.
Repeat flowering in flushes, almost continuous until the frosts.
200–365 cm tall, 120–150 cm wide.
Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Dark glossy foliage; good resistance to black spot and mildew.
Partial shade is fine; flowers even on a north-facing wall; the open stamens are loved by bees.
Moderate, sweet with fruity notes (dog rose).
