Parade, close-up of the flower
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Large-Flowered ClimberEugene Boerner; Jackson & Perkins, 1953Pink

Parade

Patent PP1,253; bred by 'Papa Floribunda' Eugene Boerner; one of the most reliable repeat-flowering climbing roses.

Classic repeat-flowering climber · New Dawn × World's Fair

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat flowering

Repeat flowering in flushes through the season (roughly June–November). Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Legacy

Boerner 1953

New Dawn × World's Fair · Jackson & Perkins

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6b. Centre and south; north with winter protection.

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Plant size

215–365 × 245 cm
person 170 cm215–365 cm
Habit
A vigorous, branching climbing bush; a good 'pillar' rose
Dimensions
215–365 cm tall × up to 245 cm wide
Support
Needs support: a wall (including a north-facing one), fence, pillar, arch, pergola
Shoots
Long (about 3.5 m), relatively flexible, easy to tie in
Branching
Good, dense

Flower

8–10 cm
Bud shape
Full, deep pink
Open flower
Large, cupped, double; 8–10 cm across
Centre
Tightly packed, gradually opening with age
Fullness
Double, about 33 petals
Flower carriage
In large inflorescences (clusters)

Fragrance

Weak; light

Light, unobtrusive (according to registration data; some catalogues say 'strong').

Disease resistance

4 out of 5
Black spotresistantPowdery mildewresistant

Good: resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.

Sun

Sun / partial shade

Tolerates a north wall and partial shade, a rarity among climbers.

Thorns

Moderate
thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

According to Peter Beales (not precisely documented in the register).

Foliage

Glossy, dense, healthy, dark green.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Large-Flowered Climber
Breeder
Eugene Boerner; Jackson & Perkins, 1953
Bud shape
Full, deep pink
Open flower
Large, cupped, double; 8–10 cm across
Centre
Tightly packed, gradually opening with age
Colour
Deep rose-carmine (cerise) with a lighter silvery reverse to the petals; the saturation fades slightly towards the end of flowering
Fullness
Double, about 33 petals
Flower carriage
In large inflorescences (clusters)
Flowering
Repeat flowering in flushes through the season (roughly June–November)
Fragrance
Light, unobtrusive (according to registration data; some catalogues say 'strong')
Hips
Usually cut to encourage repeat flowering
Habit
A vigorous, branching climbing bush; a good 'pillar' rose
Branching
Good, dense
Shoots
Long (about 3.5 m), relatively flexible, easy to tie in
Thorns
According to Peter Beales (not precisely documented in the register).
Dimensions
215–365 cm tall × up to 245 cm wide
Support
Needs support: a wall (including a north-facing one), fence, pillar, arch, pergola
Foliage
Glossy, dense, healthy, dark green
Resistance
Good: resistance to powdery mildew and black spot
Variations of the variety
Can also be trained as a large shrub; tolerates partial shade and a north wall, a great rarity among climbers

Colour scheme

Deep rose-carmine (cerise) with a lighter silvery reverse to the petals; the saturation fades slightly towards the end of flowering

Rose neighbours

Zéphirine Drouhincarmine-pinkRosarium Uetersendeep pinkPierre de Ronsardcream-pinkIcebergpure white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lavender 'Munstead'lavenderCatmint (Nepeta)blueSalvia 'Caradonna'purpleClematis viticellapurple

Rose neighbours

Other pink climbing roses — they hold one rich, 'parade' mood on the garden's verticals.

Zéphirine DrouhinRosarium UetersenPierre de RonsardIceberg

Perennial companions

Lavender-blue flowers at the base of the support and clematis on the same trellis:

lavender 'Munstead'catmint (Nepeta)salvia 'Caradonna'clematis viticella

Contrast accents

Blue spires and a sheer 'haze' add depth to the pink vertical:

DelphiniumNepeta Six Hills GiantAlchemilla mollis

More about the variety

Hips
Usually cut to encourage repeat flowering
Variations of the variety
Can also be trained as a large shrub; tolerates partial shade and a north wall, a great rarity among climbers

How to grow

Where to plant. On a wall (including a north-facing one), a fence, a pillar, an arch or a pergola. Its tolerance of partial shade makes it a rare choice for more shaded supports.

Climate. Good in central and southern Ukraine; in the north, protect the base and lift the long canes off the trellis for winter (USDA zone 6b).

Care. Tie shoots horizontally for abundant flowering of the side shoots, prune weak shoots in spring, feed twice per season. Very reliable and long-lived.

About the name

Name. 'Parade', 'a parade, a formal display'; it probably alludes to the lavish, parade-like display of abundant deep-pink flowers (an interpretation; no documented explanation exists).

Breeding. Bred by Eugene S. Boerner ('Papa Floribunda') for Jackson & Perkins, USA, 1953. A seedling of 'New Dawn' × 'World's Fair'. Protected by US patent PP1,253.

Significance. Boerner was a legendary breeder for Jackson & Perkins. 'Parade' is still considered one of the most reliable repeat-flowering climbers, proven over decades.

Frequently asked questions about Parade

Does Parade need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. Centre and south; north with winter protection.

How many times a season does Parade flower?

Repeat flowering in flushes through the season (roughly June–November).

How big does Parade grow?

215–365 cm tall, about 245 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Parade?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Healthy foliage: resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.

How much sun does Parade need?

Sun / partial shade; tolerates a north wall and partial shade, a rarity among climbers.

What does Parade smell like?

Light, unobtrusive (according to registration data; some catalogues say 'strong').

Gardeners' photos and reviews

My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.