DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER ® – salmon-pink climbing rose – Meilland
Climbing production with Dee Dee Bridgewater ® offers nurseries a distinctive own-root option for vertically trained, space-framing specimens that retain colour quality from bud to fade, with medium maintenance needs that suit planned crop protection and predictable workloads; remontant, large double blooms and a noticeable, aniseed-spicy fragrance help position finished plants as exclusive, space-defining features for pergolas, fences and statement containers, particularly where vertical garden structure and speciality character are key; on own roots, plants regenerate well over seasons, supporting long-term stock beds and collection stands with low replacement risk and stable ornamental value, moving from root establishment in year one through structural shoot building in year two to full display-level performance in year three; tray-rooted pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material integrates smoothly into UK nursery logistics and island distribution, supporting professional scheduling in conditions where winter and wind exposure are regular factors, while the staked, pre-trained 3–5 cane finish in 5–7 L (or larger 40–50 L focal containers) enables clear vertical presentation, higher unit value and differentiated wholesale offerings for retail and project-driven partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber line – Own-root NEONATAL material grown on into staked, 3–5 cane units for fences and trellises; remontant flowering and premium gold quality support an exclusive vertical feature segment – target audience/channel: retail / reseller.
- 40–50 L pergola centerpiece – Up-sized containers using the cultivar’s vigorous climbing habit and colour-stable salmon-pink blooms to create space-defining pergola or arch specimens with medium maintenance requirements – target audience/channel: retail / reseller.
- Collection-grade climber series – Curated range entry for thematic rose gardens, leveraging Meilland origin, verified authenticity and own-root longevity as a base for collection and show plantings – target audience/channel: retail / reseller.
- Scented feature climber – Bench-ready, trained climbers highlighted for medium aniseed-spicy fragrance and large, double, solitary blooms, supporting a differentiated scented vertical feature offer – target audience/channel: retail / reseller.
- Project-ready container climber – Medium-maintenance, disease-tolerant trained climbers in robust container sizes for quick installation in institutional and public-realm vertical schemes – target audience/channel: retail / reseller.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing rose, large-flowered climber; registered as MEItandar, marketed as Dee Dee Bridgewater ® Climbing rose MEItandar, exhibition name Dee Dee Bridgewater; name derived from a female given name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Climber of unknown parentage from Meilland International, bred by Alain Meilland in France; breeding and registration dated 2003, introduced commercially via Meilland Richardier in 2004. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing growth habit with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; height typically 180–260 cm with 200–320 cm spread; moderately thorny canes; self-cleaning behaviour not documented to date. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, cup-shaped, double flowers with 26–39 petals; blooms produced mainly as solitary flowers; remontant habit with an abundant second flowering flush reported; flower diameter generally within 2.75–3.95 inches. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Salmon-pink with delicate coral hue; ARS Mpk, RHS 36B outer, 36C inner; buds deep salmon-pink, opening rich then softening to pastel rosy-salmon; very good colour retention, edges of outer petals becoming paler at full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength scent clearly perceptible in season; fragrance characterised as aniseed-spicy in style; primarily ornamental with double flowers offering reduced stamen access, therefore not optimised for pollinator attraction. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally low due to strongly double blooms; where formed, hips are ovoid, egg-shaped, red, approximately 9–16 mm diameter, and appear only occasionally under favourable conditions. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to approximately -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, roughly USDA Zone 6b and Swedish Zone 3; good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, medium response to rust; moderate heat tolerance, drought tolerance not documented. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as specimen, fence or pergola climber, with additional potential for cut flower and container use; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; advised as staked, trained 3–5 cane climber in 5–7 L pots. |
DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER ® Climbing rose MEItandar offers vigorous, colour-stable, fragrant vertical displays on predictable, regenerating own-root stands, making it a reliable choice for trained climber production where you wish to align volumes and timing in advance.
