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- Growth habit
- Climber
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Barbier
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Alexandre Girault is a hybrid wichurana rambler from Albert Barbier in France, dated 1907 (some records say 1909). It comes from Rosa lucieae crossed with 'Papa Gontier'. The flowers are carmine pink and strongly scented. This is one of the larger ramblers, growing up to around 8 m with a 4 m spread, so it suits big walls, long pergolas or a tree. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2012.
Alexandre Girault traits
- Carmine-pink flowers with strong scent
- Very vigorous, up to about 8 m tall
- Parentage: Rosa lucieae x 'Papa Gontier'
- Also spelled Alexander Girault
- RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012)
Good for
- Large walls
- Long pergolas
- Growing into trees
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Girault this page | — | Climber | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
| Alibaba | — | Climber | — |
| Aloha | — | Climber | — |
| Belvedere | — | Climber | — |
Alexandre Girault FAQ
What kind of rose is Alexandre Girault?
Alexandre Girault is a hybrid wichurana rambler from Albert Barbier in France, dated 1907 (some records say 1909). It comes from Rosa lucieae crossed with 'Papa Gontier'.
How does Alexandre Girault compare with other rose varieties?
Alexandre Girault: climber. Similar rose varieties include Adélaïde d'Orléans, Albéric Barbier, Albertine. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Alexandre Girault good for?
Alexandre Girault is grown for large walls, long pergolas, growing into trees.
Sowing, care and common problems
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
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