Dreaming Spires Climbing rose Mattock – pharmaROSA NEONATAL
climbing cultivars like Dreaming Spires offer vertically efficient, structural solutions for UK nurseries supplying arbour, pergola or wall features where a distinctive habit is required as a reliable focal element. Delivered as pharmaROSA NEONATAL own‑root material, this tray-grown, 3–6‑month‑old cutting base develops into a staked, trained 3–5‑cane climber in your system, supporting a consistent 5–7 L finished route and onward options towards larger 40–50 litre specimens for premium, space‑defining lines. The remontant, cluster‑flowering, semi‑double blooms give season‑long colour with very good retention, while the strong, clearly noticeable fruity fragrance supports an exclusive, added‑value proposition for retail and reseller partners. Own‑root production provides long‑term stability under repeated pruning and training, with renewable growth and predictable stands, and aligns well with nursery networks supplying public‑realm and institutional projects in cooler regions, where dependable H7 hardiness gives secure performance in Scottish and northern English schemes. Over a natural development arc of root establishment in year one, structural framework in year two and full ornamental expression from year three, Dreaming Spires offers a premium yet manageable vertical feature for integrated UK production chains.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber – Own-root Dreaming Spires grown to 3–5 staked canes with a balanced 300–350 cm framework; ideal as an exclusive, space-defining yellow climber line for pergolas and trellises – retail / reseller assortments.
- 40–50 L arbour specimen – Upscaled container plants with a strong, renewable own-root framework, delivering instant coverage and a strongly scented, mid-yellow display for feature arbours – landscape-oriented retailers and project suppliers.
- Thematic Oxford collection piece – Branded as Dreaming Spires within locality- or history-themed ranges, produced from uniform own-root stock for identity security in 5–7 L – garden-centre collections and specialist rosariums.
- Fragrance highlight climber – Selected plants with strong fresh, fruity scent and colour-stable blooms, finished in 7 L as premium vertical sensory features – high-end garden centres and curated fragrance ranges.
- Vertical yellow display line – Homogeneous batches emphasising rich yellow colour and consistent wall/trellis performance, using NEONATAL own-root stock for long-term supply continuity – multiple-site nursery and integrator programmes.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Current trade name Dreaming Spires Climbing rose Mattock; exhibition name Dreaming Spires; large-flowered climbing rose group; commercial climber type; registered cultivar name not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by John Stewart Mattock, Mattock Roses (Oxford), from ‘Buccaneer’ × ‘Arthur Bell’; bred, registered and introduced in the United Kingdom in 1973 by Mattock Roses. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Vigorous climbing habit with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; height around 300–450 cm, spread 160–270 cm; moderately thorny canes; medium self-cleaning with most spent flowers dropping naturally. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped, medium-sized blooms (about 1.5–2.75 in), typically in clusters; 13–25 petals; remontant flowering pattern with a notable second flush giving extended ornamental value. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep rich yellow base with faint amber-yellow tones; ARS dy, RHS 12A outer and 8A inner; buds golden yellow with bronzed tinge; good colour retention with paler, creamy edges as blooms mature. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, clearly noticeable fragrance with a fresh, fruity character; not optimised for pollinator attraction due to semi-double, cluster-borne blooms that limit easy access to stamens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation generally low; where present, egg-shaped orange-red hips, about 12–18 mm diameter, may develop, but ornamental effect is secondary to flowering performance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates moderate drought with regular watering in prolonged heat; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C; RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA Zone 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for arbours, pergolas, walls and trellises; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; release as staked, trained climber with 3–5 main canes, typically in 5–7 L containers as a finished product. |
Dreaming Spires Climbing rose Mattock offers reliable height and colour, strong fragrance and long-lived, regenerating own-root stands that support predictable vertical-feature production; we would gladly discuss volumes, scheduling and integration into your assortments.
