Ice Cool

Grand Colours

DELgribla – Georges Delbard

Pure white, with a creamy sheen. - climber, climbing rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available

– Pure snow‑white blooms with silky sheen.
– Elegant high‑centred, pointed buds for impact.
– Reliable repeat flowering with a rich second flush.
– Vigorous climber for arches, façades and pergolas.
– Dark, glossy foliage gives striking contrast.
– Special feature: Creates an exclusive, space‑defining vertical focal point in the garden.

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,92 £

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ICE COOL – white climbing rose – DELgribla

Vertical pergola and façade projects benefit from ICE COOL’s disciplined climbing habit, glossy dark-green foliage and pure white, high-centred flowers that read clearly in retail and public-realm planting schemes. As tray-grown pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material, it offers a stable propagation base for nurseries building trained climber ranges, with renewable growth supporting multi-year cropping and low replacement in collection beds. Its height and spread suit classic arch, fence and solitary feature work, while medium maintenance needs align with UK nursery networks serving coastal and inland sites where winter and wind exposure are relevant. With rooted cuttings moving from Year 1 roots to Year 2 structural canes and full ornamental expression by Year 3, 5–7 L trained, staked finished plants can be programmed consistently for exclusive, space-defining projects and specialty ranges targeting vertical-garden features in the higher-value reseller channel.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Pergola and rose arch feature lines	The strong climbing structure and 7.9–11.8 ft height make ICE COOL suitable for pergolas and arches where a clear, pure-white vertical feature is required. Own-root NEONATAL material supports long-term framework renewal and low replacement in trained climber programs. Programming 5–7 L, staked, 3–5 cane finished plants fits a trained climber finished product route with medium-maintenance expectations, supporting exclusive, space-defining vertical garden feature offers for premium retail and reseller partners.
Facade and fence runs for thematic white gardens	Dense, dark-green foliage with glossy leaves provides a strong backdrop for the white blooms, giving façade and fence projects a clean, architectural effect. Own-root propagation allows homogeneous stands and stable identity where repeated use of one cultivar is important. NEONATAL rooted cuttings can be grown on in 5–7 L containers, then trained and staked for façade/fence deployment, aligning with exclusive, space-defining positioning toward design-led retail and project-oriented channels.
Solitary specimen climber for showcase installations	The exhibition large-flowered climbing character and high-centred, cut-rose type flowers suit solitary specimen use in show gardens and curated retail displays. Medium maintenance needs are acceptable where a single focal plant is justified by visual impact. NEONATAL own-root material supports long lifespan of specimens, reducing the risk of graft failure in high-visibility locations, and the trained climber finished product route in 5–7 L gives retailers a premium, specialty vertical garden feature SKU for discerning end clients and project-specification buyers.
Park and public-realm structures	H7 hardiness and USDA 6b performance, combined with moderate disease resistance (notably black-spot resistance), support use in parks and institutional schemes where replacement and downtime are costly. Own-root propagation delivers regeneration capacity after pruning or weather damage, important for longer-term contracts. NEONATAL material can be integrated into park ranges as trained climbers from 5–7 L, supporting exclusive, space-defining yet robust vertical garden feature lines for public-realm supply contracts.
Collection and thematic white-rose ranges	The cultivar’s pure white colour with stable, slightly creamy ageing makes it a clear fit for white-themed collections and rosaria. Own-root NEONATAL propagation is well suited to cultivar maintenance, ensuring stable identity in collection beds. Medium maintenance and moderate disease profile are manageable within curated collections, while 5–7 L trained climber products can be positioned as a specialty vertical garden feature element within exclusive, space-defining thematic ranges for collection-focused nurseries and specialist resellers.
Integrator and nursery-network climber programs	The combination of defined height range, moderate thorniness and trained 3–5 cane framework allows predictable specification in networked production. Own-root NEONATAL cuttings in trays are easy to schedule and align with central planning; they can be moved through a trained climber route into 5–7 L containers with consistent timing across sites. The predictable structure and colour contribute to an exclusive, space-defining vertical garden feature line that integrators can roll out confidently across multi-site retail and trade platforms.
Coastal and exposed-site vertical planting	Hardiness to -21–-18 °C and robust climbing growth make ICE COOL suitable for exposed pergolas, arches and fences in areas where winter and wind can be significant. Own-root stands support recovery and regeneration after weather stress, reducing replacement frequency. NEONATAL rooted cuttings grown into 5–7 L trained products help nurseries service schemes in exposed coastal or upland settings while still offering an exclusive, space-defining vertical garden feature in higher-value project and reseller segments.
Private-label vertical feature concepts	The clear exhibition identity (large-flowered climber) and French breeding background support story-driven, private-label concepts. Own-root NEONATAL supply underpins long-term repeatability of that concept, with homogeneous growth and flower form. Training to 3–5 canes in 5–7 L pots provides a reliable specification for private-label vertical garden feature lines, enabling nurseries to market an exclusive, space-defining climbing rose under their own brand toward curated retail and upscale project ranges.

Finished-product ideas

5–7 L trained pergola climber – NEONATAL own-root cuttings grown into 5–7 L, 3–5 cane, staked plants highlighting the strong climbing habit and pure white flowers, positioned as an exclusive vertical garden feature for premium garden-centre and design-led retail ranges.
Façade and fence collection line – Uniform own-root batches trained for linear planting, using dense foliage and defined height to support a clean façade/fence look, offered as a specialty space-defining range for landscaper-oriented resellers and project suppliers.
Show-garden specimen climber – Select, evenly-structured plants from NEONATAL material finished as solitary 5–7 L climbers with exhibition flower form, targeted to nurseries supplying thematic rose gardens, show gardens and high-profile retail feature displays.
Park structure climber SKU – Medium-maintenance, hardy own-root climbers specified for arches and pergolas in parks, delivered as staked 5–7 L units that can be repeated reliably across contracts, aimed at public-realm and institutional project channels needing vertical garden features.
White-theme collection element – Batches selected for colour purity and stable creamy ageing, finished as trained climbers in 5–7 L pots to integrate into white or light-colour rose collections, for specialist nurseries and resellers building exclusive, space-defining thematic ranges.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Climbing rose cultivar DELgribla, traded as Ice Cool Grand Colours DELgribla, with the ARS exhibition name Blanche Colombe; French name meaning “white dove”, exhibition large-flowered climber category.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Georges Delbard at Roseraies Georges Delbard, France, with parentage unknown; bred, registered and introduced in 1995, initially distributed by Roseraies Georges Delbard for climbing rose markets.
Growth and structural characteristics	Climbing habit reaching about 240–360 cm in height with 160–240 cm spread, moderately thorny canes and dense, dark green glossy foliage, suited to training on arches, pergolas, fences or façades as a vertical structure rose.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, high-centred, pointed-budded flowers of medium size (about 1.5–2.75 in) borne mainly solitary; petal count typically 13–25 with a remontant habit giving a good second flush under suitable cultural conditions.
Colour data and phenology	Classed as white with ARS code W; petals NN155C outside and NN155D inside, initially bright icy white then pure snow-white, ageing to soft milky-cream with occasional faint yellowish-white tones, generally stable in full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma	Fragrance strength very weak and barely noticeable, with no detailed scent description available; semi-double blooms offer partly accessible stamens, giving only moderate pollinator attraction and primarily ornamental value in planting schemes.
Hip characteristics	Hip formation expected to be sparse because of the semi-double, partly double flower form; where produced, hips are spherical, approximately 6–10 mm diameter, and orange-red, contributing limited but present seasonal interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate overall disease resistance, with moderate powdery mildew and rust susceptibility but resistant to black spot; rated H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA 6b, tolerating -21 to -18 °C and moderate heat with irrigation in prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for pergolas, arches, fences, façades, solitary and park uses; medium maintenance requiring periodic pest and disease control plus deadheading; best sold as staked, trained 3–5 cane climbers, with NEONATAL 5–7 L routes practical.

ICE COOL Grand Colours DELgribla offers a predictable climbing framework, dense glossy foliage and pure white ornamental value on long-lived own-root stands, making it a reliable candidate for trained climber programs where we can jointly plan volumes and timings.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ICE COOL – white climbing rose - Delbard

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:05.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [901] 21-144 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The French name "Blanche Colombe" literally means "white dove".

Cultivar Synonym: Blanche Colombe®; Ice Cool® Climbing

Registered Cultivar Name: DELgribla

Original Trade Name: Blanche Colombe®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Ice Cool Grand Colours DELgribla

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Blanche Colombe

Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber

Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition large-flowered climbing rose

Collection: Grand Colours

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Roseraies Georges Delbard (France)

Introduction Year: 1995

Registration Year: 1995

Breeder: Georges Delbard

Breeding Company / Institution: Roseraies Georges Delbard

Breeding Year: France, 1995

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 7.9-11.8ft (240-360 cm)

Spread: 5.2-7.9ft (160-240 cm)

Growth Habit: climbing

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning (deadheading).

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: W RHS code: NN155C (outer), NN155D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: white

Flower Colour Description: Pure white, with a creamy sheen.

Closed Bud: The still-closed bud is a uniform milky white with a delicate greenish sheen towards the sepals.

Newly Opened Flower: In the first phase of opening a bright icy white with a translucent creamy sheen towards the centre is visible.

Full Bloom: Pure snow-white even when fully open, the inner surfaces of the petals have a silky sheen with no change in shade.

Before Fading: The petals fade to a soft milky‑cream colour, sometimes showing a faint yellowish‑white tone at the edges.

Colour Fading Description: Its colour is generally stable; in strong sunlight it may become slightly creamy.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Moderately attractive to pollinators; single to semi‑double flower forms with partly accessible stamens provide reasonable access to pollen and nectar, supporting regular visits.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Semi-double-flowered variety; attracts pollinators only to a limited extent, so is primarily ornamental.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 6-10 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double‑flowered blooms; hips 6–10 mm in diameter, spherical, orange‑red.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; tolerates short dry spells, but requires irrigation during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – resistant
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; requires occasional pest and disease control.

Primary Uses: pergola, rose arch, fence, façade, solitary specimen, park

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

ICE COOL – white climbing rose - Delbard

Pure white, with a creamy sheen. - climber, climbing rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available

Online rose purchase - white - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - Ice Cool - climber, climbing rose - (7.9-11.8ft (240-360 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 7.9-11.8ft (240-360 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 7b white - Roseraies Georges Delbard (France) climber, climbing rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 7.9-11.8ft (240-360 cm) Height: 7.9-11.8ft (240-360 cm) - Flower fullness: semi-double Ice Cool - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver Georges Delbard

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)