Colette is for gardeners planning height, structure, and a strong vertical rose moment. Its soft pink flowers, strong spicy musk like tea or even closer to a damask fragrance, and mature spread matter as much as the support you choose for it.
Cultivar overview
Colette is a climbing rose from Meilland. Introduced in 1994, it is best understood through its soft pink colour, strong spicy musk like tea or even closer to a damask scent profile, and repeat bloom habit. Its strong spicy musk like tea or even closer to a damask fragrance is one of the main reasons to consider it for a spot close to people. Repeat flowering makes it easier to plan for more than one moment of interest during the season.
Garden character and use
Use it where a vertical rose can earn its space: along a fence, over an arch, against a pillar, or on a sturdy trellis with room for training. At about 7 ft by 3 ft, it needs a position where mature growth will not feel crowded. Its soft pink colour gives it a romantic colour range that softens borders and pairs easily with classic perennials.
Bloom, fragrance, and care notes
Colette is strongest for gardeners who care about both scent and repeat bloom. With petal count noted as 135, the bloom has a useful clue to fullness and shape. Give it good airflow, steady watering, and a sunny position so the fragrance and flower form have the best chance to show well.