LONG ISLAND – pink climbing rose – Orard
Imagine returning from the shore to enjoy tea in a sheltered corner, screened by a veil of porcelain-pink blooms: LONG ISLAND is a medium-maintenance, own-root climbing rose that brings refreshment, coastal elegance and lasting fragrance to compact family gardens. Its very full, rosette flowers deliver reliable remontancy from early summer, while the glossy dark foliage provides a stable green backdrop even in breezy, exposed spots – offering reassuring support in gardens where strong winds and salt-laden air frequently test planting schemes. Over time this climber develops a well-anchored framework and, with its own-root vitality, promises exceptional longevity, steady regeneration after pruning and freeze-back, and a quietly opulent screen effect on fences, walls or pergolas.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal pergola by a seating area |
The tall, flexible canes and dense foliage quickly clothe a pergola, giving dappled shade and a sense of privacy without feeling heavy. Strong perfume carries on the breeze, echoing seaside air while softening harder lines for coastal veranda owners |
| Wind-filtering screen along a fence |
Trained along wires, this climber forms a filtered barrier that breaks wind without acting as a solid sail, helping nearby plants cope better in exposed gardens where frequent strong winds and salty air can challenge less resilient choices for family gardeners |
| Statement rose on a sunny house wall |
On a south or west-facing wall the plant benefits from reflected warmth, rewarding you with abundant, repeat flowering and a powerful scent near doors and windows, with moderate maintenance needs suited to busy homeowners |
| Large container on balcony or veranda |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good drainage, LONG ISLAND can be trained up a trellis or balcony rail, delivering height, colour and perfume where border space is limited, yet remaining manageable for urban gardeners |
| Rope-trained arch over a garden path |
Flexible, medium-thorny canes can be guided gently over an arch or rope swag, creating a romantic tunnel of pastel pink blooms with fragrance at head height, while own-root vigour supports long-term structure for rose enthusiasts |
| Feature plant in a mixed coastal border |
Used as a vertical accent among sea kale, Festuca and lavender, the warm pink flowers and dark foliage contrast beautifully with silvers and blues, giving a soft, “girly” coastal look that still feels natural and relaxed for style-conscious beginners |
| Cut-flower source near the back door |
The very full, XL blooms on long, clustered stems make richly scented cut flowers; placing the plant close to the house lets you gather stems easily, while repeated flushes prolong the cutting season for home flower arrangers |
| Long-term structural climber in a small garden |
Own-root plants establish a discreet root system in the first year, build stronger flowering shoots in the second, and by the third year reach full ornamental impact, giving a durable framework without replanting for low-maintenance gardeners |
Styling ideas
- Seaside Pergola Nook – Train LONG ISLAND over a timber pergola with sea kale and blue Festuca beneath for a light, beachy retreat – ideal for coastal veranda owners
- Romantic Entry Arch – Pair this climber with a pale clematis over an arch at the garden gate, giving layered pink-and-cream blossom and perfume – perfect for cottage-style lovers
- Pastel Balcony Screen – Grow in a 50-litre tub with upright supports, underplanting with trailing Ajuga for a soft, feminine privacy screen – suited to compact city balconies
- Shingle Courtyard Wall – Against a whitewashed wall and gravel surface, its porcelain-pink rosettes and dark foliage add Mediterranean calm – attractive for owners of sheltered courtyard gardens
- Evening Tea Corner – Place by a small seating area with lavender and soft lighting so its strong scent frames quiet evening teas – appealing to scent-focused rose admirers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
LONG ISLAND – Parfums de Lyon collection climbing rose; registered as ORAlinco (ORA 151-905), commercial climbing form supplied as vivianaROSE ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root plant. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Pierre Orard at Roseraies Orard, Feyzin, France; bred in 2020 and introduced in 2022, continuing the Parfums de Lyon line of strongly scented modern climbers. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Vigorous large-flowered climber reaching about 220–350 cm high and 80–130 cm wide, with moderately thorny canes and dense, glossy, dark green foliage that provides an effective vertical screen. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, rosette-shaped XL blooms with over 40 petals, produced mainly in clusters; good remontancy ensures generous repeat flowering, with abundant second flush after the main summer display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm porcelain pink flowers; buds pale with silvery tone, inner petals vivid pink, fading to pastel with outer edges nearly white; ARS LP, RHS 55B outer, 62A inner, medium colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strongly scented climbing rose with a sweet, classic rose perfume that is noticeable from a distance, designed primarily for ornamental and sensory impact rather than fragrance extraction uses. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small decorative hips form after flowering, spherical, around 6–10 mm across, coloured red to RHS 42A; not produced in heavy quantities and mainly of incidental ornamental interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, and moderate heat and drought tolerance with attentive watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best on sunny sites with free-draining soil; plant 140–150 cm apart in rows or 230 cm as specimen, using sturdy supports; maintain with occasional pruning and cleaning of some spent blooms. |
LONG ISLAND brings strongly scented, porcelain-pink rosettes, reliable repeat flowering and long-term structural height on a stable own-root framework; consider it if you want lasting romance and shelter in a compact, manageable climber.
