ERIC TABARLY® – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root climber propagation material
Climbing own-root propagation material of ERIC TABARLY® provides a stable base for trained vertical finished stock, with Romantica pedigree and a distinctive, dark-red colour profile suited to exclusive, space-defining projects; the dense foliage and XL, very full rosette blooms support pergola, façade and fence concepts where vertical garden feature value and cut-flower potential can be combined, while the good heat tolerance aligns well with UK schemes exposed to warmer, drying summers typical of southern and south-eastern sites; own-root material underpins long-term renewal and predictable capacity in nursery networks, and when tray-rooted cuttings are established in-line with a professional rhythm—roots consolidating in year one, structural canes developing in year two, and full ornamental expression in year three—you can plan trained, 5–7 L finished climbers for retail/reseller channels with controlled quality, reduced replacement and credible stock continuity.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium pergola climber 5–7 L – trained 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L pots, focused on vertical feature impact and strong fragrance for pergolas and arches, positioned as an exclusive, space‑defining statement – retail / reseller climber programmes.
- Façade accent climber line – uniform, own‑root trained climbers selected for dense foliage and stable dark‑red colour on façades and fences, offered as a specialty vertical feature SKU – premium garden centre and landscape‑oriented resellers.
- Romantica® fragrance collection – curated grouping where XL, very full, strongly scented blooms and reliable remontancy support a high‑value thematic rose bench, built on trained 5–7 L climbers – thematic and collection‑focused retailers.
- Dual-purpose display and cut stem stock – climbers trained for retail sale but also suited for limited cut‑stem harvesting, exploiting the large exhibition habit and dark‑red blooms while maintaining long‑term own‑root regeneration – specialist rose nurseries and reseller partners.
- Hardy vertical feature for exposed sites – highlighting H7 hardiness with good heat tolerance and robust climbing structure, supplied as trained climbers for pergolas and structural screens in challenging locations – project‑driven retailers and public‑realm suppliers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Name and registration |
Climbing Romantica® rose; registered as MEIdrason, marketed as Eric Tabarly® Romantica® MEIdrason, ARS exhibition name Eric Tabarly, commercial climbing rose type. |
| Origin and breeding |
Large-flowered climber bred by Alain Meilland (France) from ‘Cappa Magna’ × ‘Ulmer Münster’; bred 2002, protected 2002 (EU) and 2004 (US), introduced after 2004 by Meilland Richardier. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognition includes Los Angeles Rose Society Show – Climber Award (2005), underpinning its suitability for exhibition-type production and high-profile display plantings. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong climbing habit reaching 300–500 cm in height and 200–300 cm spread; dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage (RHS 137A); densely thorned canes requiring appropriate handling in production. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, XL rosette blooms (3.5 in and above) with 40+ petals; cluster-flowered inflorescences; remontant with a plentiful second flush, though weak self‑cleaning means spent blooms require manual removal. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Dark-red flowers: rich, velvety dark red buds, deepening toward the centre; dark burgundy closed buds; colour darkens to muted deep burgundy with blackish outer petals and shows only slight fading in strong sunlight. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting classic damask fragrance; primarily ornamental with very double blooms enclosing stamens, so of low pollinator interest but high value for scented display and cut stem uses. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips, 12–18 mm diameter, red RHS N45A, offering limited but present hip formation without being a dominant ornamental feature in production or finished planting. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6a); medium susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring periodic plant protection under nursery and landscape conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used as a trained climber for pergolas, fences, façades and specimen features; medium maintenance requirement; supply staked and trained with 3–5 main canes, typically in 5–7 L containers as finished product. |
ERIC TABARLY® MEIdrason offers vigorous climbing structure, fragrant dark-red exhibition blooms and reliable own-root longevity for stable vertical feature lines; please contact us to discuss propagation volumes, timelines and programme alignment.
