Large flowering Wichuraiana climber
R. Wichuraiana X Papa Gontier
Alexandre Girault has a different color than his brothers and sisters: Carmin pink slowly fading into pink. It's a very flashy and stunning color for such a big climber. The blooms are five cm wide or 2,5 inch and are very double, they come in clusters. A strong apple with other fruit fragrance is present. The foliage is again quite glossy and dark green. The growth is up to 800 cm or 24 feet so we're talking here about reblooming ramblers but so are all Barbier roses except for Albertine which doesn't bloom after it's first flush. The stems are very flexible so you can lead them in all directions you want. Alexandre reblooms a bit in September. No big health problems. Zone 6b to 9b. Can be used for pergolas, gazebos, arches, trellis screens, chains and as weeping rose. Don't prune this rose. All Barbier climbers need very little pruning to none.
Alexandre Girault is still found throughout the French countryside growing in old farms, old gardens etc. It's a reminder of the popularity Barbier climbers had in the second half of the 20th century. The Barbier nursery closed in 1972…now 51 years ago.
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