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Mermaid - Discontinued

We no longer sell Mermaid however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

Mermaid
Climbing Rose
Large, single, canary yellow flowers with long sulphur-yellow stamens. Delicate fragrance. Flowers with remarkable regularity. Paul, 1878.
  • Colour: Canary yellow
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Large
  • Family: Climbing Rose
  • Size: Very Tall Climber
  • Height: 30ft (9.25m)
  • Breeder: Paul
  • Year of Introduction: 1878
  • Attracting Bees
  • Front of House
  • Large Structures
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Mermaid
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
The Pilgrim®
Climbing Rose
This variety has particularly beautiful blooms. The buds open to reveal many petalled cups, which gradually form large, flat rosettes. The colour is a very attractive shade of soft yellow, the petals paling prettily towards the edges. The flowers have a medium strength fragrance, which is a perfect balance of Tea and myrrh. It will quickly reach some height and still produce flowers and leaves lower down the plant. Named after the pilgrims in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. David Austin, 1991.
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The Pilgrim®
Description
Large, single, canary yellow flowers with long sulphur-yellow stamens. Delicate fragrance. Flowers with remarkable regularity. Paul, 1878.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Canary yellow
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Large
  • Family: Climbing Rose
  • Size: Very Tall Climber
  • Height: 30ft (9.25m)
  • Breeder: Paul
  • Year of Introduction: 1878
Location
  • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
  • Roses Ideal for Front of HouseFront of House
  • Roses Ideal for Large StructuresLarge Structures
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a climbing rose
Frequently asked questions

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Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

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Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
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