8 pink flowering climbers

The rose 'American Pillar', the brilliance of Indian pink all summer long.

The ‘American Pillar’ rose is a very vigorous and reliable rambling rose. It can grow up to a height of 6 metres and blooms generously for two months in summer, from June to July. In a garden, on a wall or a pergola, it catches the eye with its multitude of simple flower bouquets resembling hips, in carmine pink with a white centre adorned with yellow stamens. To achieve lovely flowering garlands, train its branches horizontally. Another advantage is that in autumn, it is covered in hips, small orange fruits that delight the birds! The ‘American Pillar’ rose is a cultivar by Van Fleet dating back to 1902 and has a botanical rose from Asia as its ancestor.

‘American Pillar’ rose

The rose 'May Queen', a delightful apple fragrance

The ‘May Queen’ rambling rose will delight fans of old roses and those who appreciate the scent of apples! Created in 1898 by Manda in the United States, it is not strictly speaking an old rose as it was introduced after 1867, but it shares certain qualities with old roses. From May to June, it is covered in bouquets of 7 cm flowers in a pink-lilac hue. The bright pink buds open into double or semi-double roses, forming flat rosettes. They emit a unique apple fragrance with tangy and intense notes. The ‘May Queen’ rambling rose grows up to a height of 4 metres and produces small orange fruits in autumn. It adorns gates or trellises with its long flowering stems.

‘May Queen’ rambling rose

The rose 'Albertine', with elegant crumpled roses

The ‘Albertine’ rambling rose is a stunning addition to gardens, enhancing a wall or an old tree with its beautiful flowering. From May to July, depending on the climate, it adorns itself with bouquets of double flowers measuring 9 cm in varying shades of pink with a crumpled appearance. The flowers range from salmon pink to candy pink and carmine, forming a gigantic bouquet of pink hues. Its roses are highly fragrant, with sweet notes. After flowering, it produces hips, much to the delight of birds. The ‘Albertine’ rambling rose can reach a height of 6 metres and withstands shady exposures, dry summers, and harsh winters. Developed in 1921 by René Barbier and brothers, it was awarded a Garden of Merit Award in England.

‘Albertine’ rambling rose (photo Spedona)

the 'Maria Lisa' rose, for cascades of brightly coloured flowers

The ‘Maria Lisa’ rose displays a striking fuchsia pink colour in June and July. In summer, this slightly weeping rose bush bows under the weight of abundant clusters of small, semi-double flowers measuring 3 cm, with a vibrant hue. Similar to wild roses, the single flowers are composed of 5 to 8 petals and feature a white centre with a heart of yellow stamens. Slightly fragrant, the roses bloom against a backdrop of matte green foliage adorning the less thorny stems. The ‘Maria Lisa’ rose grows to a height of 3 to 4 metres. Whether cultivated on a lawn or in a hedge with other bushes, it exudes charm. It was created by the monk Alfons in 1925 and was distributed by Liebau & Co from 1936 in Germany.

‘Maria Lisa’ rose

The Banks' rose 'Rosea', a subtle scent of violet

The Banks ‘Rosea’ rose or Rosa Banksiae produces stunning bouquets of roses from May to June, accompanied by a light violet fragrance. It benefits from an early flowering period, which can start in April or May. The small flowers are double and measure 3 cm. They bring brightness to the garden, with their colour ranging from bright pink to soft pink. The Banks ‘Rosea’ rose can climb up to a height of 10 metres and live for 100 years! It is adorned with lush, semi-evergreen foliage that turns red in autumn. This botanical species is native to China and adapts well to mild, dry climates. It was brought back from China by Lady Banks, the wife of botanist Joseph Banks.

Rosa banksiae ‘Rosea’ (photo Javoy Plantes)

The 'Blush Rambler' rose, with its pastel rose garlands

The ‘Blush Rambler’ rose can reach a height of 4 to 5 metres and produces a multitude of garlands of small flowers measuring 4 cm in pastel pink shades up to white. They reveal a heart of yellow stamens with a musky fragrance, which attracts pollinating insects. The ‘Blush Rambler’ rose blooms in June and July against a backdrop of light green foliage, then produces small orange fruits, which birds love. Plant it in your garden in a hedge or over a gate to create a charming romantic atmosphere.

‘Blush Rambler’ rose

The 'Albrighton Rambler' rose, a repeat flowering English rose.

The English rose ‘Albrighton Rambler’ blooms for a long period, from June to October. It grows up to 3.5 metres and produces bouquets of 6 cm roses, full and double, with tightly arranged petals in quarters. Their pale pink colour beautifully fades over time, with hints of salmon, cream, and white. This delightful colour palette is enhanced by a light fragrance and a slightly trailing habit of the minimally thorny stems. Its dark green, elegant, and healthy foliage is also semi-evergreen. This is a resilient rose, perfect for creating romantic arches in your garden.

Rose ‘Albrighton Rambler’

The rose 'Dentelles de Malines', a spectacular flowering

The ‘Dentelles de Malines’ rambling rose adorns arches or pergolas with a spectacular and early flowering display from May to June. This rose can climb up to 4 metres and is covered in a multitude of large semi-double flower clusters measuring 5 cm, with shades ranging from pearly pink to white. When fully open, the roses form small rosettes revealing a heart of golden stamens. They emit a light, sweet, and peppery fragrance. The ‘Dentelles de Malines’ rose is disease-resistant and can be planted in full sun or partial shade. It is a cultivar by Belgian rose breeder Louis Lens, dating back to 1986.

Other rose varieties are also highly sought after, such as the ‘Seven Sisters Rose’ for a fabulous gradient of pink or the ‘Kew Rambler’ for bright pink dog rose bouquets with white centres. Continue exploring the most beautiful roses to adorn arches, pergolas, or house facades with our selection of pink climbing roses.

‘Dentelle de Malines’ rambling rose

For further reading

• Discover all our tips to succeed in growing climbing roses in pots.