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Giverny Rose Umbrella Support

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Price: £576.00

Inspired by the romantic gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny, this elegant support transforms weeping standard roses into cascading floral masterpieces. Crafted from 0.55” (1.4 cm) steel tubing, hot-dip galvanised and finished in a sophisticated black powder coat, it combines durability with timeless design. Available in two practical versions, it stabilises and trains delicate rose stems into lush, umbrella-shaped displays.

 

Design & Craftsmanship

Monet-inspired structure: Mimics the iron frames of Impressionist gardens, guiding young shoots into graceful downward arches.

Two configurations: Choose the closed ‘Giverny’ for newly planted stems or the ‘Giverny-S’ with lateral opening to accommodate mature, woody growth.

Durable finish: Protected by a 10-year rust-proof guarantee, with optional custom colours available.

 

Functionality

Stabilises growth: A narrow vertical base centres the rose trunk, allowing adjustments as the plant matures.

Trains supple shoots: The 35” (88 cm) umbrella crown gently bends young stems downward, preventing breakage and encouraging dense, ground-sweeping blooms.

Heavy-duty anchoring: Includes four steel ground spikes (50 cm) for secure installation.

 

Historical Inspiration

Named for Monet’s iconic garden, this support revives his technique of blending horticulture and artistry. Just as weeping roses draped over iron frames created living paintings at Giverny, this structure turns ramblers like Rosa wichuraiana or multiflora hybrids into seasonal spectacles.

 

Gardening Mastery

Ideal varieties: Use historic ramblers for a single, opulent bloom burst or modern repeat-flowering types (with careful pruning).

Pruning tips: Avoid trimming for the first two years; thereafter, thin older shoots each spring to prioritise flowering growth.

Space management: Position in open areas to accommodate sweeping branches, ensuring blooms cascade freely.

Price: £576.00
Giverny Rose Umbrella Support
£576.00

Frequently asked questions

Training weeping standard roses into an umbrella shape. The 88cm crown gently bends young shoots downward.

The closed Giverny suits newly planted stems. The Giverny-S opens at the side to fit mature, woody growth.

With four 50cm steel ground spikes, which are included.

Avoid trimming for the first two years. After that, thin older shoots each spring.

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What the icons on our roses mean.

  • Fragrant Has a noticeable scent. The product page tells you how strong it is.
  • Repeat flowering Flowers more than once through the season, rather than a single show.
  • Disease tolerant Naturally tolerant of common rose diseases such as blackspot and mildew.
  • Wildlife friendly Flowers that provide pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators.
  • Good for cutting Long-lasting blooms on stems that suit cutting for the vase.
  • Ornamental hips Produces decorative hips in autumn, which also feed the birds.
  • Award winning Has won awards. They are listed under Key Information on the product page.
  • Suitable for pots Happy growing in a container on a patio or balcony.
  • Grow up an arch Can be trained over an arch, pergola or doorway.
  • Grow up a wall Can be trained up a wall or fence.
  • Partial shade tolerant Copes with a position that only gets sun for part of the day.

Icons only appear on roses that have the feature. Please use them as a guide: roses are living plants and can vary with your soil, sunlight and care.