Bred by L. Legris (France, before 1845).
Introduced in France by Jean-Pierre Vibert in 1845 as 'De la Grifferaie'.
Introduced in Australia by Giles and Son in 1881 as 'De la Grifferaie'.
Hybrid Multiflora.
Deep pink. Medium, very double, cluster-flowered bloom form.
Climbing.
Height: 8'2" (250cm).
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Very hardy.
Tetraploid
seedling of Coccinea
Chateau de la Grifferaie is in the village of Echemire in the commune of Bauge-en Anjou, Maine-et-Loire. See 1845 reference for attribution of this rose to L. Legris, who was the proprietor of the Chateau and a rose lover. Earliest mention of a "De Grille" as breeder is in 1886. This is possibly an error of transcription, as there is a Rue de la Grille in Bauge.
Bred by
De Grille (France, before 1845). Its highly fragrant, rambling and climbing about 8-10ft tall. Flower color can range from dark magenta to light pink depending on light and progression of bloom. It is shade and drought tolerant.