LONG ISLAND – pink climbing rose – Orard
This large-flowered climbing rose brings fragrance, classic charm and reliable performance to everyday British gardens, combining porcelain-pink blooms with a sweet, strong scent that is noticeable from a distance yet easy to enjoy around the home. As a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root plant, LONG ISLAND settles steadily and builds a long-lived, stable framework, ideal for family gardens where you want enduring structure with minimal fuss. In typical UK conditions it copes well with rain and wind when given reasonable support, and its flexible canes clothe fences, walls and arches with dense, glossy foliage over time. With very full, XL rosette flowers that repeat generously through the season, it offers consistent display from a modest planting effort, especially when you simply tie in the main shoots and keep feeding and watering regular. The own-root form means that if it is ever cut back hard it will regenerate from its base rather than reverting to a graft, giving you lasting confidence in its character. In a 40–50 litre or larger container it can be trained neatly for patios or front-door entrances, while in the ground it easily reaches 2.2–3.5 m, creating vertical interest that develops naturally: the first year focuses on rooting, the second on strong shoots, and by the third you enjoy its full ornamental value.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front-garden climber on a house wall |
Ideal where you want a welcoming, cottage-style approach without complex maintenance. LONG ISLAND’s dense, dark green foliage and porcelain-pink blooms create a soft, elegant curtain on a south or west-facing wall if you simply tie in new shoots a few times a year. Its own-root vigour and long lifespan make it a sound choice for homeowners planning a stable, long-term feature with modest seasonal tidying for the busy beginner. |
| Arch or pergola over a garden path |
The combination of very strong, classic rose scent and XL, full rosette flowers makes this variety perfect for structures you walk beneath or pass daily. Trained along an arch or light pergola, it repeats generously so you enjoy several waves of bloom through summer, even if your pruning is limited to occasional reshaping. This suits gardeners wanting a romantic focal point without advanced rose skills, especially the cottage-garden lover. |
| Fence and boundary softening |
LONG ISLAND’s 2.2–3.5 m height and 80–130 cm spread allow it to clothe standard garden fences or trellis with an airy yet leafy screen, softening hard boundaries in typical suburban plots. Moderate maintenance and self-cleaning flowers mean you only need to deadhead where perfection is desired. Its moderate disease resistance is generally sufficient in well-aired positions for the low-maintenance homeowner. |
| Large patio container by the front door |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with a sturdy obelisk or trellis, this climber provides vertical colour and fragrance in tight spaces such as small front gardens or courtyards. Own-root growth adapts gradually to container life, giving a durable plant if watering and feeding are regular. Occasional tying-in and light pruning keep it tidy, suiting the urban balcony-gardener. |
| Specimen climber in a mixed cottage border |
Used as a single specimen at 2.3 m spacing, LONG ISLAND can rise behind perennials and shrubs to add height, scent and repeat flowering in classic British cottage schemes. Its warm pink blends well with blues and purples while remaining an eye-catching focal point. Once the main framework is established, maintenance is limited mainly to guiding new canes for the aesthetics-focused amateur. |
| Small group planting on a sunny side fence |
Planting two or three LONG ISLAND roses along a sunny fence at the recommended 1.4–1.5 m spacing creates a continuous flowering run, with clusters of full, pastel-pink rosettes repeating through the season. This approach gives strong visual impact from just a few plants, and simple seasonal feeding and tying-in are enough for dependable results for the practical family-gardener. |
| Cut-flower corner near the house |
The long, strong canes and XL, very full blooms make excellent scented cut flowers for the home when grown on a simple support by the back door or near a path. Regular picking naturally encourages further remontant flowering, and shaping cuts can double as light pruning. This appeals to those who enjoy bringing garden fragrance indoors, particularly the home bouquet-enthusiast. |
| Rose-and-climber composition on a sheltered pergola |
Paired with clematis or Japanese creeper on a pergola, this rose contributes strong scent, stable own-root structure and layers of warm pink against glossy dark foliage, while the companion plants extend seasonal interest. In typical UK rain and wind, its framework anchors well if initially tied securely, then largely looks after itself with routine checks, suiting the time-pressed gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Porch Welcome – Train LONG ISLAND up trellis each side of a front door, underplanted with lavender or nepeta for a soft, scented entrance – ideal for design-conscious beginners.
- Cottage Arch – Combine this climber on an arch with Clematis viticella in complementary purples to create layered flower clouds – perfect for lovers of romantic cottage gardens.
- Patio Column – Grow in a 50-litre container with an obelisk, surrounded by low herbs, to add height and fragrance on small patios – suited to busy urban homeowners.
- Soft Boundary – Use a short run of plants along a fence with hardy geraniums and ajuga at the base for an easy, flower-rich boundary – good for low-maintenance family gardens.
- Evening Corner – Place by a frequently used seating area so the strong perfume and pale evening tones can be enjoyed after work – ideal for relaxation-focused garden users.
Technical cultivar profile
| Feature |
Data |
| Name and registration |
LONG ISLAND Parfums de Lyon ® is a large-flowered climbing rose, commercial type climbing and rambling rose, registered as ORAlinco; ORA 151-905 and introduced under the Orard trade name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Pierre Orard at Roseraies Orard, Feyzin, France, from unknown parentage; breeding completed in 2020, with registration and European introduction following in 2022 via Roseraies Orard. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong climbing habit reaching around 2.2–3.5 m high and 0.8–1.3 m spread; dense, dark glossy foliage (RHS NN137A), moderately thorny canes and a need for support and training on suitable structures. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals in XL size, borne mainly in clusters; good remontancy with an abundant second flush, some spent blooms persisting and benefiting from occasional deadheading. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm porcelain pink flowers, ARS code LP; RHS 55B outer and 62A inner petals. Buds open vivid mid pink, then fade to pastel tones with outer petals becoming almost white towards the end of the bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, sweet, classic rose fragrance, noticeable from a distance in still air. Extremely double flowers reduce stamen access, so it functions primarily as a scented ornamental rather than a pollinator resource. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips form, around 6–10 mm in diameter, coloured red (RHS 42A). Ornamental impact is modest, and hip set may be reduced by frequent deadheading or regular harvesting of cut flowers. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Disease resistance is moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with benefits from good air circulation and basic care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny sites with support on walls, fences, pergolas or large containers; prefers regular watering and feeding, moderate maintenance, and spacing of 1.4–1.5 m or 2.3 m as a solitary specimen. |
LONG ISLAND Parfums de Lyon ® combines powerful fragrance, repeat flowering and reliable vertical structure in an own-root form that matures steadily, making it a thoughtful choice for long-term family gardens.
