Big double roses, rich in fragrance, and climbing without hassle - or thorns! The almost thorn-free ’Madame Alfred Carrière’ produces soft, creamy white flowers up to 10cm across, continuously through summer and into early autumn.

Each pink-blushed flower produces an unmistakable old-fashioned rose fragrance, combining sweet and fruity notes. These roses stop you in your tracks and make you lean in for another breath.

The stems are wonderfully pliable and almost completely thornless, so training it along a wall, fence or pergola is effortless. Despite its refined looks, it’s as tough as they come - fully hardy, resilient and low maintenance. Once established, it will climb up to around 5m, for waves of romantic blooms against light green foliage.

’Madame Alfred Carrière’ holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, so is proven to be reliable and perform well in the garden. It’s been loved since Victorian times and remains one of the finest choices for adding fragrance and classic style to the garden.

Whether softening a brick wall, adorning an archway, or framing a doorway, this rose brings an air of romance. Hardy, reliable, and endlessly rewarding, it’s an absolute must-have for anyone who loves climbing roses.

Supplied as a bare root rose, ready to plant.