HEXY – pink climbing rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Climbing HEXY offers professional producers a reliable, own-root base for creating vertically structured, space-defining ranges in pergola, arch and wall programmes, with tray-rooted, 3–6‑month plants that integrate smoothly into nursery workflows and trained climber lines; its remontant flowering with an abundant second flush and rosette blooms in a clean, mid‑pink palette supports consistent, high-value retail presentation, while its height potential of around 3–4 m and foliage density enable strong screening and feature roles; moderate maintenance needs and good self-cleaning simplify finishing in 5–7 L containers, supporting exclusive, space-defining – specialty positioning for vertical garden features in UK nursery and public‑realm supply chains where winter and wind tolerance remains a key planning factor; as an own‑root climber it underpins long-term stock capacity with predictable structure, building from roots in year one, shoots in year two, and full ornamental performance from year three; its fragrance adds perceived value for curated collections, while its colour stability under sun strengthens display reliability for retail / reseller partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber pergola line – Own-root, pre-trained 3–5 cane plants with remontant mid-pink rosette blooms, finished in 5–7 L pots for fast establishment on pergolas – vertical garden feature range for retail / reseller.
- Wall and fence screening climber – Medium-height, dense-foliage climbers leveraging good self-cleaning and moderate maintenance needs, supplied as trained climber finished product – exclusive, space-defining – specialty SKU for garden centres.
- Fragrant pink arch collection – Curated batch of HEXY focused on sweet, fruity fragrance and colour-stable mid-pink blooms, ideal for twin-plant arch kits in 5–7 L – premium climber collection for design-led retail partners.
- Thematic rose garden vertical set – Own-root stock for show and thematic gardens, combining reliable 3–4 m height, dense foliage and remontant flowering – project-oriented assortment for nurseries serving public and institutional clients.
- Propagation and mother-stock block – Verified-authentic, premium gold graded own-root plants established in nursery beds as renewable cutting and cane source – back-end propagation asset for nurseries building long-term climber portfolios.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name HEXY Climbing rose MACrexy, large-flowered Climber group; commercial type and group: climbing rose, exhibition class large-flowered climbing rose; internal item [907] 20-859 for pharmaROSA® NEONATAL. |
| Origin and breeding |
Parentage unknown; discovered in Germany before 1984 and selected by pharmaROSA®; introduction and registration years not provided; initial distributor PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary); breeding company data not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Creeping climber achieving approximately 300–400 cm height with 60–120 cm spread; dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny canes; recommended release staked and trained with 3–5 main canes for structural stability. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very full double flowers with 40+ petals, rosette shape in clustered inflorescences; remontant with abundant second flowering, supporting prolonged seasonal interest; flower diameter typically 2.75–3.95 inches in standard conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Clean mid-pink blooms, RHS 65C outer, 65D inner; buds deeper pink, bright mid-pink on opening, then powder-pink with possible cream-rose inner tones; colour retention good, with slight lightening in strong sun and better stability in cooler conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, noticeably scented flowers with a sweet, fruity character; strong doubleness conceals stamens, so decorative and fragrance value dominate over pollinator function; primarily suited to ornamental and sensory planting concepts. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hips generally sparse due to very double flowers; when present they are spherical, approximately 6–10 mm diameter, orange-red (RHS 40A); hips add only minor ornamental contribution relative to the flowering display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness between -21 and -18 °C; Swedish Zone 3 and USDA 6b; heat tolerance good with moderate drought coping, but irrigation needed in prolonged dry periods; disease resistance medium to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used on pergolas, arches, fences and walls; moderate maintenance with occasional pest control advised; recommended as trained climber finished product in 5–7 L pots; own-root NEONATAL material supports nursery propagation beds and collection planting. |
HEXY Climbing rose MACrexy combines remontant, colour-stable mid-pink flowering with dense vertical structure and manageable maintenance on a predictable, long-lived own-root base; please contact us to align on propagation capacity and finishing schedules.
