ÉTOILE DE HOLLANDE – crimson-red climbing rose - Leenders
Climbing propagation material for professional production where vertical impact, remontant flowering and fragrant character matter, this own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rose provides a reliable base for trained wall and pergola products in UK nursery and reseller supply. As a tray-rooted, 3–6‑month-old cutting, it is well suited to staked, pre-trained climber production in 5–7 L containers, supporting exclusive, space‑defining ranges for retail partners and project-led buyers who need consistent, premium silver quality with medium maintenance requirements. Its dark foliage and velvety crimson blooms perform reliably across varied British conditions, even in cooler regions with strong winter winds, while own‑root structure underpins long-term regeneration and stand stability through the typical arc from root establishment in year one, structural shoot build-up in year two, and full ornamental value from year three onward. This premium, exhibition-grade heritage climber can anchor thematic collections and cut-flower selections in specialist ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L Trained Climbing Feature – NEONATAL cuttings grown into staked, 3–5‑cane climbers with remontant flowering emphasise vertical, exclusive impact at point of sale – target audience/channel: premium retail / reseller.
- Heritage Collection Climber – positioned within a named heritage or award‑winner range, using own‑root longevity and exhibition‑grade flowers to support thematic or show‑garden focused assortments – target audience/channel: specialist nurseries and collection builders.
- Fragrant Pergola Duo-Pack – paired plants in 5–7 L for pergolas and arbours, using strong fragrance and structured habit to market a ready‑made vertical feature concept – target audience/channel: garden centres and landscape‑oriented retailers.
- Project-Grade Large Container Climber – stepped up from NEONATAL into 40–50 L containers for immediate use on walls and fences in public or institutional schemes, leveraging hardiness and own‑root stability – target audience/channel: public‑realm and contract suppliers.
- Cut-and-Garden Climber Line – marketed as a dual‑use climber for both garden structure and home cutting, built on large, fragrant blooms and reliable remontant performance – target audience/channel: integrators serving florists and high‑end retailers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing Étoile de Hollande large-flowered climber, commercial type climbing rose; current trade name Étoile de Hollande Climbing rose Leenders; unregistered cultivar, ARS exhibition name approved. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Mathias Peter Hubert Leenders, M Leenders & Co, Steyl–Tegelen, Netherlands; introduced 1931 from parentage Étoile de Hollande × (General MacArthur × Hadley) with initial distribution by M. Leenders & Co. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with Barcelona Certificate of Merit in 1932 and Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, supporting its historic status and suitability for serious garden and collection use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright climbing habit with 3–5 main canes when trained; height typically 90–160 cm and spread 70–130 cm in the described context; medium-density dark green foliage, moderately thorny shoots. |
| Flower morphology |
Very large, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly; remontant, with a particularly abundant second flowering, suited to decorative and exhibition use as a tea-hybrid type climber. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety purplish-crimson with slight black tone on petal edges; buds open almost blackish, colour deep in cool weather, slightly fading in strong sun; overall effect a rich crimson-red display through the flowering phases. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classic, rose-scented fragrance of very strong intensity, noticeable from a distance; primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-focused, as heavily double blooms cover stamens and limit pollinator access. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms small, ovoid, orange-red hips, typically around 10–16 mm diameter; hips are not a dominant ornamental feature but may appear where spent flowers are not removed after flowering. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -32 to -29 °C, rated RHS H7, USDA zone 4b and Swedish zone 5; disease resistance overall medium, with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, and medium susceptibility to rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to wall, pergola, fence and arbour training or as a solitary specimen; medium maintenance, occasional plant protection, weak self-cleaning, prefers regular watering in prolonged drought yet tolerates normal heat conditions. |
ÉTOILE DE HOLLANDE – crimson-red climbing rose - Leenders offers remontant flowering, strong fragrance and reliable hardiness on a predictable own-root base; please contact us to align on volumes, lead times and contract production options.
