David Austin ‘Mme Alfred Carrière’ White Climbing Rose (6L Pot)
A classic and much-loved climbing rose, ‘Mme Alfred Carrière’ is renowned for its elegant creamy-white blooms, exceptional fragrance, and ability to thrive in a wide range of garden positions. Introduced in 1879 by Schwartz, this vigorous climber remains one of the finest choices for covering walls, arches, pergolas, and even growing into mature trees.
Key Features
- Large, informal creamy-white blooms with soft pink tints
- Strong, sweet fruity fragrance
- Repeat flowering from early summer through to autumn
- Vigorous, very tall climbing rose
- Few thorns, making it easier to train and maintain
- Excellent for large structures and growing into trees
- Performs well in both full sun and partial shade
- Suitable for all soil types
Description
Rosa ‘Mme Alfred Carrière’ produces masses of beautifully formed, loosely cupped flowers that open in shades of creamy white with delicate blush-pink highlights. The blooms are carried repeatedly from June and July through to late autumn, providing a long season of colour and fragrance.
One of its most celebrated qualities is its strong fruity perfume, which fills the surrounding garden with a rich, sweet scent. The plant develops vigorous, upright growth with abundant healthy foliage. While the stems can be quite sturdy, training them horizontally encourages more flowering shoots and creates a graceful, cascading display.
Its tolerance of less-than-perfect conditions, including north-facing aspects and partial shade, has made it a favourite among gardeners for generations.
Plant Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Rosa ‘Mme Alfred Carrière’ |
| Rose Type | Climbing Rose |
| Flower Colour | Creamy White with Pink Tints |
| Fragrance | Strong, Fruity |
| Flower Size | Medium |
| Flowering Period | Repeat Flowering |
| Height | Up to 25ft (7.5m) |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous, Upright |
| Thorniness | Very Few Thorns |
| Breeder | Schwartz |
| Introduced | 1879 |
Growing Conditions
- Position: North, East, South or West-facing
- Light: Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Soil: Suitable for all soil types
- Best For: Walls, fences, pergolas, arches, large structures and growing into mature trees
Why Choose ‘Mme Alfred Carrière’?
Few climbing roses combine beauty, fragrance, vigour and versatility as successfully as ‘Mme Alfred Carrière’. Its long flowering season, delicious scent, and ability to flourish in both sunny and partially shaded positions make it one of the most dependable and rewarding climbing roses available. Perfect for creating a romantic, cottage-garden feel or softening large garden structures with elegant blooms year after year.
The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.
Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
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