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David Austin 'MME Alfred Carriere' White Climbing Rose 6Ltr Pot

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David Austin 'Mme Alfred Carrière' White Climbing Rose (6L Pot)

A classic and much-loved climbing rose, 'Mme Alfred Carrière' is renowned for its elegant creamy-white blooms, exceptional fragrance, and ability to thrive in a wide range of garden positions. Introduced in 1879 by Schwartz, this vigorous climber remains one of the finest choices for covering walls, arches, pergolas, and even growing into mature trees.

Key Features

  • Large, informal creamy-white blooms with soft pink tints
  • Strong, sweet fruity fragrance
  • Repeat flowering from early summer through to autumn
  • Vigorous, very tall climbing rose
  • Few thorns, making it easier to train and maintain
  • Excellent for large structures and growing into trees
  • Performs well in both full sun and partial shade
  • Suitable for all soil types

Description

Rosa 'Mme Alfred Carrière' produces masses of beautifully formed, loosely cupped flowers that open in shades of creamy white with delicate blush-pink highlights. The blooms are carried repeatedly from June and July through to late autumn, providing a long season of colour and fragrance.

One of its most celebrated qualities is its strong fruity perfume, which fills the surrounding garden with a rich, sweet scent. The plant develops vigorous, upright growth with abundant healthy foliage. While the stems can be quite sturdy, training them horizontally encourages more flowering shoots and creates a graceful, cascading display.

Its tolerance of less-than-perfect conditions, including north-facing aspects and partial shade, has made it a favourite among gardeners for generations.

Plant Information

Feature Details
Botanical Name Rosa 'Mme Alfred Carrière'
Rose Type Climbing Rose
Flower Colour Creamy White with Pink Tints
Fragrance Strong, Fruity
Flower Size Medium
Flowering Period Repeat Flowering
Height Up to 25ft (7.5m)
Growth Habit Vigorous, Upright
Thorniness Very Few Thorns
Breeder Schwartz
Introduced 1879

Growing Conditions

  • Position: North, East, South or West-facing
  • Light: Full Sun or Partial Shade
  • Soil: Suitable for all soil types
  • Best For: Walls, fences, pergolas, arches, large structures and growing into mature trees

Why Choose 'Mme Alfred Carrière'?

Few climbing roses combine beauty, fragrance, vigour and versatility as successfully as 'Mme Alfred Carrière'. Its long flowering season, delicious scent, and ability to flourish in both sunny and partially shaded positions make it one of the most dependable and rewarding climbing roses available. Perfect for creating a romantic, cottage-garden feel or softening large garden structures with elegant blooms year after year.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

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How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.