Chocolate Ripples Climbing rose SIMstripe – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL propagation material
Vertical production planning is supported by this own‑root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL climber, delivering tray-grown, 3–6‑month‑old cuttings that establish predictably for climber and arch structures. The chocolate‑toned, striped blooms with medium, clearly noticeable fragrance create a distinctive, exhibition‑grade effect suited to thematic rose gardens and collection plantings. With dense, glossy dark green foliage and a 4.9–7.5 ft height range, it offers space‑defining, yet manageable, growth for pergolas, walls, fences and arches. Own‑root material underpins long‑term stability in nursery propagation beds, supporting renewable growth, regeneration and low replacement in retail and public‑realm supply chains, while the H7 hardiness rating supports dependable performance even in cooler, wind‑exposed northern and upland UK sites. Recommended as staked, trained propagation material for a 5–7 L route to finished, trained climbers, it fits nursery networks needing reliable quality and cultivar identity for collections. The development arc is typical of own‑root roses: in year one the root system establishes, in year two structural shoots build, and by year three full ornamental value becomes reliably marketable.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber for pergolas – Own-root NEONATAL, already staked and trained with 3–5 main canes, grown on into 5–7 L for a ready-to-place pergola solution emphasising hardy, medium-height vertical structure – target: retail and reseller networks.
- Exhibition-pattern collector climber – Curated SKU featuring the striped, coffee-toned flowers, positioned as an exclusive exhibition climbing rose, presented in 5–7 L containers with clear cultivar identity and premium gold rating – target: specialist rose nurseries.
- Scented feature arch set – Paired units of trained climbers in 5–7 L pots, selected for their chocolate-sweet fragrance and dense foliage to frame arches or entrances in thematic rose gardens – target: landscape contractors and public-realm suppliers.
- Hardy vertical garden line – H7-rated, own-root climber offered as a robust vertical feature, with NEONATAL-origin plants grown on in 5–7 L or 40–50 L containers for long-term projects in cooler, exposed sites – target: municipal and institutional buyers.
- Collection mother-plant container – Large 40–50 L containerised, long-lived own-root specimen, trained with a clear framework for use as both display and propagation mother-stock in thematic or show-garden style collections – target: propagation-focused nurseries.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Large-Flowered Climber, registered as SIMstripe, marketed as Chocolate Ripples Climbing rose SIMstripe; exhibition climbing rose category; authenticity verified 04.09.2025 under pharmaROSA NEONATAL. |
| Origin and breeding |
Raised by Nola M. Simpson from ‘Dark Moments’ × ‘Oranges ’n’ Lemons’; introduced and registered in 2009, with initial distribution in the United Kingdom by Style Roses; further breeding data not provided. |
| Awards and recognition |
No competition, collectors’ or lifetime awards are recorded for this cultivar; no formal horticultural rating data have been provided beyond internal premium gold quality assessment. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing growth habit with dense, glossy dark green foliage; typical height 150–230 cm and spread 90–160 cm, moderately thorny shoots; self-cleaning behaviour not provided for professional planning. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, medium-sized at 1.5–2.75 inches; carried in clusters, repeating well with an abundant second flush, suitable for decorative vertical displays and exhibition use. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Brick-red base with dusty pink and cream stripes and speckles; burgundy and beige when newly open, fading towards coffee-brown tones; outer petals slightly more matte; colour retention assessed as good under normal conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable fragrance with chocolate and sweet notes; very double flowers limit stamen accessibility, so pollinator attraction is low, making it primarily an ornamental display variety. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips generally minimal due to double flowers; where present, spherical red hips around 8–13 mm in diameter may form occasionally, with no major impact on ornamental usage or maintenance planning. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate overall disease resistance with good black spot resistance, moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7 and Swedish zone 3, suitable for USDA 6b climates. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used as a climbing rose on pergolas, walls, fences and arches; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection required; recommended as staked, trained material with 3–5 canes, grown on mainly in 5–7 litre containers. |
Chocolate Ripples Climbing rose SIMstripe, with its distinctive striped flowers, hardy medium-height climber habit and long-lived own-root predictability, offers a stable, characterful option for vertical ranges worth discussing in your next production plan.
