Climbing rose

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Arthur Bell clg.

Climbing rose

- – Colin A. Pearce

Uniform, vivid golden-yellow shade with a subtle lemon-yellow sheen. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, clearly noticeable-scented rose - sweet, fruity aroma

– Bright golden-yellow blooms with elegant cupped form.
– Abundant repeat flowering from summer onwards.
– Vigorous climber for pergolas, walls and arbours.
– Dense, glossy dark-green foliage for rich coverage.
– RHS Award of Garden Merit for proven reliability.
– Special feature: Sweet, fruity fragrance adds classic climbing-rose charm.
Exclusive, space-defining – specialty
Arthur Bell clg.
pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting
30,87 £
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ARTHUR BELL CLG. – golden-yellow climbing rose – Pearce

Arthur Bell clg. offers a golden-yellow vertical solution for professional growers seeking an exclusive, space-defining climbing rose for pergolas, walls and arbours within structured nursery production. Its dense, dark green foliage and reliable repeat flowering support a trained-climber route: supplied as pharmaROSA NEONATAL own-root tray cuttings, then grown on into 5–7 L, staked and trained 3–5‑cane finished climbers. The medium maintenance profile and hardiness to -21–-18 °C help underpin predictable capacity planning for UK networks, while its recognised performance as an exhibition climbing rose fits thematic and show-garden ranges. Own-root material provides long-term stability in vertical collection plantings and nursery stock, supporting homogeneous batches for nurseries and reseller partners serving coastal and exposed projects where winter and wind can be challenging.


Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Trained climber in 5–7 L for retail/reseller networks The vivid golden-yellow colour and exhibition climbing habit lend themselves to a clearly positioned, space-defining trained climber line in 5–7 L containers. Using own-root NEONATAL material for the trained climber finished-product route supports predictable, uniform batches and reduces replacement risk over multiple seasons. The recommended 3–5 cane, staked presentation fits a premium, exclusive vertical feature offer for retail and reseller channels, while allowing you to schedule Year 1 root establishment, Year 2 structural build-up and Year 3 full ornamental value delivery for collection and project ranges aimed at retail / reseller.
Vertical accents for thematic and show gardens The exhibition-category climbing habit with large, cup-shaped clusters gives strong vertical structure for thematic rose gardens and curated collections that need recognisable cultivars. Growing on NEONATAL cuttings into trained climber finished products in 5–7 L containers allows nurseries to supply architects and public-realm specifiers with a repeat-flowering, named climber suitable for pergolas, fences and arbours. The own-root base supports long-term renewal and stable ornamental value in collection plantings, matching the exclusive, space-defining positioning required for show-garden and thematic rose garden concepts supplied through project-based wholesale.
Pergola and arbour lines for public-realm suppliers The height range of approximately 2.8–4.2 m with 1.8–3.0 m spread enables reliable coverage of pergola runs and arbours along paths or seating areas in municipal and institutional schemes. Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance support manageable service schedules when plants are supplied from own-root propagation into staked, 3–5 cane trained climbers. Retail-facing partners serving public-realm suppliers can position Arthur Bell clg. as a vertical garden feature with distinctive habit, using 5–7 L containers as the standard route and, where required, shifting selected stock into 40–50 L for signature entrance structures aimed at public-realm contractors.
Wall and fence coverage in exposed or coastal schemes The dense, glossy, dark green foliage combined with repeat flowering provides long-season visual cover on walls and fences, useful where schemes need screening and ornamental value under variable weather. NEONATAL own-root material helps build robust, regenerating frameworks that tolerate training and regular pruning on structures. By routing production towards staked, trained climber finished stock, nurseries can offer a dependable, exclusive vertical feature for retailer and integrator programmes supplying exposed and coastal sites where winter and wind tolerance are critical for landscape and contract suppliers.
Premium vertical feature for independent garden centres The combination of medium-strong, sweet, fruity fragrance and bright golden-yellow blooms offers clear point-of-sale appeal in premium vertical feature benches. Professional growers can use NEONATAL tray cuttings to secure uniform starting material, moving plants into 5–7 L pots and training 3–5 main canes for a tidy, retail-ready form. This aligns with an exclusive, specialty positioning where independent garden centres require visually distinctive, named climbing roses that support higher unit values, particularly for pergola and arbour use in curated home gardens supplied via independent garden centres.
Collection maintenance in specialist rose nurseries As a sport of the well-known Arthur Bell floribunda, this climber has clear identity value in specialist collections and gene-bank style plantings, where cultivar authenticity and continuity matter. NEONATAL own-root propagation ensures clonal stability and ease of replacement from internal stock, while still supporting a trained climber finished route when plants are marketed. Moderate disease resistance and hardiness simplify long-term maintenance in field or framework collections curated by nurseries that also serve enthusiasts via specialist rose mail-order.
Large-container statement climbers (40–50 L) for entrances For high-impact entrances and terrace features, Arthur Bell clg. can be up-sized from the standard 5–7 L trained climber into 40–50 L containers, providing immediate vertical presence with 3–5 structured canes. Own-root material responds well to this intensive grow-on, forming a stable framework that can be refreshed by pruning while maintaining the vertical garden feature value. This format suits exclusive, space-defining installations in hospitality, corporate and high-end residential projects supplied through partners focusing on premium landscape projects.
Branded vertical-feature ranges for multiple retailers The cultivar’s RHS Award of Garden Merit, repeat flowering and strong colour recognition make it suitable for inclusion in branded vertical-feature concepts for multiple retailers. Starting from NEONATAL rooted cuttings, growers can standardise 5–7 L, staked and trained climber SKUs, with predictable growth and medium maintenance requirements that integrate cleanly into large-scale programmes. The own-root, long-lifespan base helps retailers and integrators support warranty expectations and reduce claims, underpinning an exclusive, clearly named vertical garden feature range designed for multiple retail chains.

Finished-product ideas

  • 5–7 L Trained Golden Climber – Own-root, 3–5 cane, staked climber in 5–7 L containers emphasising golden-yellow colour and repeat flowering as an exclusive vertical feature line – target: retail / reseller networks.
  • Collection-Series Pergola Line – Thematic collection SKU for pergolas and arbours, using uniform NEONATAL-based plants trained to 3–5 canes, aligned with show-garden and collection concepts – target: specialist rose nurseries and premium garden centres.
  • Public-Realm Wall and Fence Climber – Medium-maintenance, hardy trained climber grown on from own-root cuttings for specification on walls and fences in municipal or institutional schemes – target: landscape and public-realm contractors via wholesalers.
  • 40–50 L Entrance Feature Climber – Upscaled, own-root trained climber in 40–50 L containers delivering immediate vertical presence and repeat flowering for hospitality and corporate entrances – target: project-based landscape suppliers.
  • AGM-Branded Vertical Feature Range – Branded SKU highlighting RHS Award of Garden Merit, supplied as uniform 5–7 L trained climbers from NEONATAL propagation for clear, premium shelf-blocks – target: multiple retail and integrator programmes.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Climbing rose from the Arthur Bell lineage, marketed as Arthur Bell clg. Climbing rose Pearce; exhibition name Arthur Bell, Cl.; no separate registered cultivar name stated; commercial group: climbing rose.
Origin and breeding Sport (bud mutation) selected from the floribunda Arthur Bell bred by Sam McGredy IV; climbing sport raised and introduced in the United Kingdom in 1979 by Colin A. Pearce and The Limes Rose Nursery.
Awards and recognition Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001), signalling reliable garden and landscape performance under UK conditions; this supports professional confidence for long-term use in vertical and collection plantings.
Growth and structural characteristics Climbing habit reaching around 2.8–4.2 m in height with a 1.8–3.0 m spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage (RHS 137A), moderately thorny canes; selected for use on pergolas, fences, walls and arbours.
Flower morphology Large, double, cup-shaped blooms, typically 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; classified as a large-flowered climbing rose with good repeat flowering, including a noticeably abundant second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology Golden-yellow colour (ARS Y; RHS 14A–14B), with deep luminous buds, bright golden-yellow newly opened blooms and a gradual fade through pale lemon yellow to cream, particularly under strong sunlight exposure.
Fragrance and aroma Medium-strength, clearly noticeable scent with a sweet, fruity character; fragrance is evident around trained plants on pergolas or near seating, adding sensory value in gardens and public spaces without overpowering nearby plantings.
Hip characteristics Produces moderately formed spherical rose hips, approximately 10–14 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red (RHS 40A); hips are mainly of visual interest and generally secondary to the cultivar’s ornamental flowering role.
Resistance and winter hardiness Hardy to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates warm spells but benefits from watering in prolonged dry periods; moderate heat and drought tolerance.
Horticultural recommendations Recommended as a trained climber finished product for pergolas, fences, walls and arbours; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; best presented staked and trained with 3–5 main canes in 5–7 L containers.

Arthur Bell clg. offers golden-yellow impact, reliable repeat flowering and proven hardiness on an own-root, long-lived framework that supports predictable, regenerating vertical stands; please contact us to align capacities, formats and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ARTHUR BELL CLG. – golden-yellow climbing rose - Pearce
Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:12.11.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold
Item Number: [1352] 21-359 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name honours Scottish whisky-maker Arthur Kinmond Bell, and 'clg.' denotes the climbing form.
Cultivar Synonym: Climbing Arthur Bell
Original Trade Name: Climbing Arthur Bell
Current Trade Name: Arthur Bell clg. Climbing rose Pearce
Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber
Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose
Commercial Group: Climbing rose
Exhibition Category: exhibition climbing rose; large-flowered climbing rose
Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: The Limes Rose Nursery (United Kingdom)
Breeder: Colin A. Pearce
Breeding Company / Institution: The Limes Rose Nursery
Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1979
Parentage: Sport (bud mutation) from the 'Arthur Bell' floribunda cultivar (Sam McGredy IV, 1964)

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001)
Competition and Show Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 9.2-13.8ft (280-420 cm)
Spread: 5.9-9.8ft (180-300 cm)
Growth Habit: climbing
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that are glossy and a dark green shade (RHS 137A).
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No data available on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: clustered
Colour Code: ARS code: Y RHS code: 14A, 14B
Repeat Flowering: Repeats well; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: golden-yellow
Flower Colour Description: Uniform, vivid golden-yellow shade with a subtle lemon-yellow sheen.
Closed Bud: Compact, luminous golden-yellow surface with a subtle greenish-yellow flush.
Newly Opened Flower: Deep, full golden-yellow outer colour, with a slightly warmer golden tone inside.
Full Bloom: Bright golden yellow that fades in sunlight, with persistent yellow shading at the centre.
Before Fading: Fades to a pale lemon yellow with a cream‑yellow sheen at the petal edges.
Colour Fading Description: Fades quickly from golden yellow to pale yellow, then to cream, especially in strong sunlight.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, clearly noticeable-scented rose
Fragrance Character: sweet, fruity aroma
Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double (13–25 petals) flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators, as the semi-double flower form partly conceals the stamens and reduces their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Primarily ornamental due to its double flowers; only moderately attractive to pollinators.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: spherical
Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)
Hip Comment: Moderately formed, 10–14 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red (RHS 40A) rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Blooms in warm conditions but requires watering during prolonged dry periods.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product
Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)
Recommended use: Maintenance requirement: medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.
Primary Uses: pergola, fence, wall, arbour

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty
Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller
Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit
ARTHUR BELL CLG. – golden-yellow climbing rose - Pearce
Uniform, vivid golden-yellow shade with a subtle lemon-yellow sheen. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, clearly noticeable-scented rose - sweet, fruity aroma
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Inflorescence: clustered Height: 9.2-13.8ft (280-420 cm) Flower shape: cup Winter hardiness: 6b golden-yellow - The Limes Rose Nursery (United Kingdom) climber, climbing rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 9.2-13.8ft (280-420 cm) Height: 9.2-13.8ft (280-420 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Arthur Bell clg. - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Colin A. Pearce

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