Sympa de Bellevue – Climbing / Shrub Rose
Origin & Name
Bred by Ludwig’s Roses in South Africa. Named after a famous Percheron horse, chosen to reflect its strength and elegance thesmellofroses.com+7ludwigsroses.co.za+7mainaamgarden.com+7.
Bloom & Color
Clusters of clear red, large "bowler ball" blooms with a full, rounded form—ideal for striking visual appeal flower-gardens.com+2ludwigsroses.co.za+2summerwindpercheron.blogspot.com+2.
Each flower is large, full-petaled, and appears in clusters, creating a globe-like shape both in bud and full bloom.
Growth Habit
Vigorous grower with strong arching canes that form a powerful shrub, suitable for freestanding, hedging, or pillar training ludwigsroses.co.za+1summerwindpercheron.blogspot.com+1.
Foliage remains fresh and deep green well into winter—a sign of good health and longevity rosesabc.com+13ludwigsroses.co.za+13summerwindpercheron.blogspot.com+13.
Ideal for vertical structures like arches and trellises, or as a standalone specimen.
Flowering
Repeat-flowering: blooms multiple times per season with a stout performance rosehomegarden.com+4ludwigsroses.co.za+4promessedefleurs.ie+4reddit.com+3rosesabc.com+3promessedefleurs.ie+3.
A true heavy bloomer that regularly produces vivid red clusters throughout its flowering period.
Foliage & Hardiness
Dark, glossy, and robust foliage that resists diseases and stays attractive deeper into colder months mainaamgarden.com+1mainaamgarden.com+1.
While explicit USDA hardiness ratings aren’t provided, its South African breeding suggests good resilience.
Ideal Uses
Excellent for decorative arches, pergolas, pillars, or trellis work summerwindpercheron.blogspot.com+11ludwigsroses.co.za+11thesmellofroses.com+11.
Also suitable for use as a striking hedge or freestanding specimen in shrub beds.
Excellent as fresh-cut flowers due to their globe blooms and sturdy stems.
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Height & Spread | Vigorous, strong canes (exact dimensions vary) |
| Flower Color | Brilliant clear red |
| Bloom Form | Large, ball-shaped, clustered |
| Flowering Habit | Repeat bloomer |
| Foliage | Glossy, dark green, long-lasting |
| Fragrance | Not widely documented—likely mild |
| Uses | Arches, hedges, pillars, cut flowers |