The Reason Eden Climbing Roses Are So Expensive (And Where To Find Them For Less)

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Some climbing roses are more spectacular than others and Eden roses are among them, with a look that's just hard to ignore. Also known as the Pierre de Ronsard rose, this variety is soft and pink with the most perfect, antique-looking, almost cabbage-shaped flower, so it's not surprising it's considered one of the most stunning climbing roses in the world. They are a commercially bred and registered variety of rose, even named the World's Favorite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies in 2006 and inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame that same year. Thanks to those accolades, they come at high price points.

Depending on your budget, Eden climbing roses can be good value for money, being repeat bloomers, which means they will flower multiple times throughout the season. And they're sturdy too, noted for their disease resistance, so they're just as appealing to new growers as to seasoned gardeners. 

As climbing roses, they should be trained instead of pruned, so they need support structures like trellises, arches, walls, or even poles to reach their full potential. And when sold in garden centers, they'll often be established plants in pots, meaning they are ready to flourish once planted into your garden with some support. Compared to bare-root roses (which are sold dormant and smaller), established plants usually cost more regardless of the species. And so this particular variety of rose can often feel quite expensive – costing around $100 to buy an established plant from a nursery.

However, despite the valid reasons for its higher price, every once in a while you may stumble across this rose variety for cheaper. One TikTok video recently racked up a few likes when the creator found Eden climbing roses for just $12 at Walmart. According to the video, stores like Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe's sometimes carry these kinds of more expensive roses during peak gardening season, and they are often sold as younger or smaller plants, which explains the lower price point. Other listings from Walmart show that the retailer does sell more established 12-month Eden roses for $75 dollars, reinforcing that price difference. But as the creator points out, the younger plants will one day grow to be 10 feet tall, making $12 feel like even more of a steal.

So if you're struggling to find this particular rose variety at your local big box stores and are hesitant to visit a more expensive nursery or garden center, a good option is to look for younger or less established plants. They won't look as impressive from the jump, but with a little care and time, the young Eden roses will turn into healthy climbers. And then towards the end of the season, you might also find that garden centers discount some plants to clear space, which is always a good time to keep your eyes peeled for bargain finds.