Fragrant climbing rambler; raspberry-garnet flowers; 300–400 cm; very remontant.
Everepar · not to be confused with 'Red Parfum de Provence' (a different variety)
USDA zone 6b–9b. ≈ −20 °C; Ukraine: needs protection. ≈ −20 °C · Ukraine: winter protection.
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Semi-double to double; sources give the number of petals differently — from 9–16 to 26–39. petals.
Strong, with notes of damask rose, old rose and raspberry.
In partial shade the colour is deeper and richer.
No data on the number of thorns — the rating is set at the midpoint by convention.
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Raspberry-red, velvety garnet ('rouge grenat velouté'); in bright sun it fades slightly and lightens, in partial shade it stays rich.
Together with Red Parfum, they form one colour family — from dark red to cherry and deep red, with no sharp contrasts.
Blue, lilac and silver neighbours bring out the red:
Key traits that set Red Parfum apart among climbing roses:
Where to plant. By a pergola, arch, fence or wall — Red Parfum needs support to show its rambling habit at full height.
Climate. USDA zone 6b–9b (to −20…−21 °C); in Ukraine it is worth protecting for winter, especially in the northern and eastern regions.
Care. Moderate disease resistance — preventive treatment against powdery mildew, black spot and rust is advisable; full sun or partial shade; the flowers are richer in colour in partial shade.
Name. 'Red Parfum' means 'Red Perfume' — the name immediately highlights the variety's main trait, its strong, distinctive scent.
Breeding. Bred by the French breeder André Eve in 1972; registration code Everepar (in the HelpMeFind database — EVErepra).
Significance. A fragrant climbing rambler created for vertical gardening — arches, pergolas, fences. Do not confuse it with 'Red Parfum de Provence' — that is a different, separate variety.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6b–9b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. ≈ −20 °C; Ukraine: needs protection.
Very remontant, with a pronounced second flush of bloom.
300–400 cm tall.
Sun / partial shade; in partial shade the colour is deeper and richer.
Strong, with notes of damask rose, old rose and raspberry.
