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.  
Please provide valid mailing address.  USPS with tracking #. Plant is shipped bare-root well padded with wet paper and wrapped in plastic. Oraganically grown in CA, USA.