Pastel pink centre with whitish outer tones. - climbing rose, climbing rose - mild, subtly scented rose - fresh, citrusy character
– Large, very full rosette blooms in pastel tones.
– Abundant repeat flowering for a long season.
– Healthy foliage and ADR-certified disease resistance.
– Reliable winter hardiness down to approx. –20 °C.
– Mild fresh, citrusy fragrance on the blooms.
– Special feature: Award-winning climber ideal for walls, fences and elegant cut flowers.
Thoughtful planning – Soil-friendly approach
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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SABRINA ® – light pink climbing rose – Meilland
Elegant and softly coloured, Sabrina ® brings reliable flowering to family gardens while coping well with cool, damp weather and breezy conditions near the coast. Its healthy foliage shows excellent resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, so you spend more time enjoying your garden and less time on spraying. As an own‑root plant it establishes steadily for a long‑lived, balanced display that matures year after year. With minimal pruning needs and low feeding demands, maintenance stays simple even for beginners. The pastel rosettes with creamy‑white outer petals create a romantic backdrop for cottage‑style borders, fences and house walls. Over time, it develops into a well‑clothed screen that enhances privacy and structure, following the natural rhythm of Year 1 roots, Year 2 shoots, and Year 3 full ornamental value.
Freshly opened Sabrina® bloom with a soft pink centre and pale outer petals.
Sabrina ® shows very full, rosette-shaped blooms.
Sabrina climbing rose at full bloom, with soft pink rosette centres and pale outer petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden climber on a house wall
Sabrina ® is ideal for training against sunny or lightly shaded front walls, giving a welcoming, pastel-coloured first impression with its repeat flushes. Its compact climbing height suits the scale of typical two‑storey homes, while dense foliage helps frame windows and doors attractively. Low maintenance needs and minimal pruning suit busy homeowners who want impact without intricate rose care, making it a dependable choice for the style‑conscious beginner.
Fence or boundary screen
With a height of around 2–3 m and 1.5–2.5 m spread, this climber clothes fences reliably, creating a soft, floral screen rather than a harsh barrier. Its ADR‑level disease resistance keeps the greenery clean and glossy through humid British summers, even where circulation is less than perfect. Once anchored to wires or a trellis, it forms a long‑term, low‑effort vertical structure for family gardens that prefer neat, ordered boundaries, especially valued by the time‑pressed homeowner.
Pergola, arch or porch feature
The very full, rosette blooms and candy‑pink centres are perfect for eye‑level displays on arches or pergola sides, where the mild, fresh citrus fragrance can be appreciated at close range. Its repeat flowering brings colour through the season rather than a single short show. Tidy growth and moderate prickliness make it easier to manage around entrances and seating areas, suiting those who want a graceful focal point without constant shaping, particularly the design‑minded gardener.
Small group planting in cottage borders
Planting 1–3 Sabrina ® climbers along a shared support gives a romantic, pastel curtain at the back of mixed borders, blending well with traditional cottage plants such as Cheddar pinks and informal perennials. The excellent colour stability means the soft pink to creamy‑white palette remains harmonious as blooms age. Its low feeding requirements and resilient foliage allow it to coexist happily with other plants in average garden soil, making border planning easier for the relaxed cottage‑style enthusiast.
Specimen on a terrace or patio in a large container
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Sabrina ® can be grown as a specimen against a patio trellis, offering elegant vertical colour where ground space is limited. Own‑root vigour and long lifespan mean the plant recovers better from winter or pruning than grafted alternatives, keeping its structure and bloom performance consistent over years. Maintenance remains straightforward: simple seasonal tie‑in and light pruning, which suits balcony and terrace owners who value beauty with manageable care, especially the urban resident.
Low‑maintenance family garden rose
This cultivar has been selected and awarded (including ADR) for its strong overall health, reducing the likelihood of disease problems that can discourage less experienced gardeners. Minimal pruning and modest feeding are sufficient to maintain flowering and shape, while its resilient own‑root system supports steady regrowth after harsh winters. Such reliability feels reassuring where gardening time is limited, fitting neatly into family routines and weekend care for the practical, results‑oriented beginner.
Classic British front garden composition
Sabrina ® lends a refined yet understated look that works beautifully with clipped evergreens such as Ilex crenata and low evergreen groundcovers, echoing classic British front gardens. Its pastel flowers complement brickwork and painted masonry, and their long‑lasting colour holds well through changeable weather with cool nights and frequent showers. This dependable, season‑spanning effect allows you to maintain kerb appeal with minimal intervention, ideal for image‑conscious but time‑poor householder.
Durable long‑term planting for mixed rose areas
As an own‑root climber, Sabrina ® gradually builds a permanent framework that can be refreshed by pruning without losing varietal identity or vigour, unlike some grafted roses. Its repeat flowering and structured growth make it a sound anchor plant within larger rose schemes, where long service life and stable performance matter. The variety’s hardiness to around -20 °C further supports multi‑year reliability, reassuring planners of long‑term schemes and dedicated home collectors.
Styling ideas
Soft-frontage – Train Sabrina ® along a low front‑garden fence with Cheddar pinks at the base for a pastel, perfumed welcome – ideal for homeowners aiming for classic kerb appeal.
Cottage-arch – Cover a metal or wooden arch with Sabrina ® and underplant with airy perennials for a romantic cottage entrance – perfect for lovers of traditional English garden style.
Terrace-screen – Grow Sabrina ® in a 50‑litre container against a slim trellis to create a floral privacy screen – suited to urban gardeners with compact patios or balconies.
Evergreen-backdrop – Combine this climber with clipped Japanese holly and dwarf honeysuckle for year‑round structure and soft pink summer accents – appealing to those who like tidy, low‑effort planting.
Family-corner – Use Sabrina ® on a pergola beside a seating area to bring gentle scent and shade without fussy care – ideal for busy families wanting a relaxing outdoor retreat.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose in the large‑flowered climber group; registered as MEIptorius, marketed as Sabrina ® climbing rose MEIptorius, with Sabrina accepted as the American Rose Society exhibition name.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France by Alain Antoine Meilland for Meilland International, introduced in 2012 through BKN Strobel in Germany and later Meilland Richardier, with parentage officially recorded as unknown.
Awards and recognition
Holds ADR certification in Germany (2015), silver medal at Baden‑Baden (2013) and gold medal at Hradec Králové (2015), confirming excellent garden performance and ornamental value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 190–310 cm high and 150–250 cm wide, with dense, glossy mid‑green foliage and moderate prickles; suitable for walls, fences, arches and large supports.
Flower morphology
Large, very full rosette blooms with over 40 petals, borne mainly solitary on stems; remontant flowering pattern with a strong first flush followed by an abundant second wave later in the season.
Colour data and phenology
Pastel light‑pink flowers with brighter candy‑pink centres and whitish outer petals, fading gradually to creamy white; colour is stable and holds well, with snow‑white outer petals at full expansion.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh citrus‑like fragrance that is noticeable at close range without being overpowering; primarily an ornamental cultivar, with heavily double blooms that largely conceal the stamens.
Hip characteristics
Rose‑hip formation is rare; only occasional, very small hips to about 0–5 mm may develop, so the plant’s appearance remains dominated by its foliage and blooms rather than fruit display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
High resistance to common rose diseases, including black spot, powdery mildew and rust; reliably hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3) for robust garden performance.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with average, well‑drained soil; spacing around 140–220 cm depending on use, low maintenance needs with light annual pruning and modest feeding to sustain flowering.
Sabrina ® – light pink climbing rose offers healthy, low‑maintenance flowering, reliable screening structure and long‑lived own‑root resilience; a sound, gentle choice for enhancing your garden over many seasons.
Closed Bud:
Cream-white base with a pale pink flush at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Brighter towards the centre yet still a soft pink, fading to white at the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
The rosette centre is candy-pink, the outer petals are almost snow-white.
Before Fading:
The pink gradually fades, paling to a creamy‑white tone.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the soft pink that starts at the centre gradually fades to creamy white, and at full bloom the outer petals are almost snow-white.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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