A glorious climbing rose with the lush romance of the famous Pierre de Ronsard but in deep, velvety red. Rose ‘Red Pierre’ (Rosa ‘Red Pierre’) produces large, cupped blooms with layers of crimson petals that fade to burgundy at the centre, flowering repeatedly through spring and autumn. The scent is rich and old-fashioned, the foliage glossy and healthy — a stunning rose for an arch, pillar or sunny wall.
- Flowers: Deep crimson-red, large double blooms, 10–12 cm; repeat flowering spring to autumn
- Fragrance: Strong, old-rose perfume
- Size about: 3 m h × 2 m w
- Rose type: Climbing Hybrid Tea
- Breeder: Meilland, France, 1995
- Uses & attributes: Arches, fences, or pergolas, richly scented, vigorous, repeat-flowering, disease-resistant
- Other features: Glossy dark foliage, strong stems, moderate thorns
- Disease resistance: ★★★★★
- Also known as: Rosa ‘MEIdrason’, 'Red Eden', ‘Red Pierre de Ronsard’, ‘Rouge Pierre de Ronsard’
For helpful advice, see our Rose Growing Guide, Care and Planting Instructions, and Rose Pruning Tips. Consider adding an engraved label to your order so you always know the name of your new rose—and order extra labels for the rest of your rose collection.
Health rating explained:
Assessed in humid, wet conditions:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – No disease observed
★ ★ ★ ★ – Only very minor symptoms
We don’t stock lower-rated roses — just the strong, healthy performers our customers (and we!) love. No sprays needed.
References incl:
HelpMeFind Roses. (n.d.). Rosa ‘Red Pierre de Ronsard’. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
Meilland International. (n.d.). Red Eden Rose®.
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