Dame de Montsoreau Climbing rose CHEwcorpink – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Climbing own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Dame de Montsoreau offers a flexible vertical solution for nurseries building trained climber assortments, with tray-rooted, 3–6‑month-old cuttings that integrate efficiently into UK propagation beds and container lines while supporting projects exposed to winter and wind in more challenging northern sites; as a remontant large-flowered climber it repays training work with abundant first and second flushes that suit exhibition and collection-focused ranges, while the medium-sized, mid-pink cluster blooms with soft colour transitions and medium fragrance combine well with pergola, wall and arbour specifications, giving growers a distinctive, space-defining feature for thematic rose gardens and curated vertical schemes, where own-root regeneration and long lifespan help underpin homogeneous, low-replacement stands in long-term stock blocks and finished production, and the development from root establishment in year one, through structural shoot build-up in year two, to full ornamental expression from year three supports predictable scheduling for wholesale and reseller programmes aligned with exclusive, collection-led ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber for pergolas – Own-root plants trained to 3–5 canes in 5–7 L pots, positioned as exclusive vertical features with remontant pink flowering for pergolas and arbours – retail and reseller distribution.
- Exhibition collection climber line – Curated batch of Dame de Montsoreau as an exhibition climbing rose for thematic and show gardens, supplied as uniform trained climbers for coordinated displays – specialist nurseries and show organisers.
- Public-park pergola accent containers – Step-up production into 40–50 L containers with established vertical framework, providing immediate space-defining accents for park pergolas and walkways – public-realm and municipal contractors.
- Literary-themed rose collection SKU – Integrated into branded, story-driven assortments using the literary cultivar name, with own-root predictability supporting consistent supply and long-term maintenance plantings – private-label and concept ranges for chains.
- Gene-bank and stock-plant units – Dedicated propagation and maintenance blocks using verified, own-root material for long-term cultivar preservation and reliable cutting supply – large-scale nurseries and integrator propagation hubs.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climbing rose, registered as CHEwcorpink, marketed as Dame de Montsoreau Climbing rose CHEwcorpink, with Alfresco as the American Rose Society approved exhibition name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Raised by Christopher H. Warner in the United Kingdom from ‘Mary Sumner’ × ‘Summer Wine’, bred around 2000 and introduced by Warner’s Roses in 2001 for the UK market. |
| Awards and recognition |
Not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit with 7.4–12.3 ft (225–375 cm) height and 3.6–6.2 ft (110–190 cm) spread, moderately dense, glossy medium green foliage and moderate prickliness, typically supplied staked with 3–5 trained main canes. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, medium-sized (approximately 1.5–2.75 in), produced in clusters, repeating strongly with an abundant second flush under suitable management. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Mid-pink with salmon undertone, ARS pink blend, RHS 65C outer and 65D inner; colour fades from bright mid-pink to uniform soft pastel pink with a silvery edge, in places paling almost to white before petal drop. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fresh, fruity character with medium fragrance strength, clearly perceptible near the plant; semi-double blooms offer partial pollinator access but are only moderately attractive due to partly obscured stamens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Moderately abundant, spherical orange-red hips 14–22 mm in diameter, providing additional seasonal interest in late season where spent blooms are not removed promptly. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular plant protection; winter hardy to around -21–-18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish Zon 3), corresponding to RHS hardiness rating H7 for UK conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used as a trained climber for pergolas, arbours, walls, fences, posts and park structures; high maintenance with regular fungicide programmes advised, ideally grown as own-root, rooted cuttings for predictable, renewable production. |
Dame de Montsoreau Climbing rose CHEwcorpink, supplied as own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material, offers reliable remontant vertical impact, verified identity and durable, regenerative stands; please contact us to align on volumes, timing and integration into your range.
