Laguna® Klettermaxe® KORadigel – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root propagation material
Climbing own-root Laguna® propagation material in the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL range supports professional production of space-defining vertical features with exclusive finished products for pergolas, arches and trained structures. The dense, glossy foliage, vigorous 7.2–9.8 ft framework and repeat-flowering, very double clusters of deep pink blooms with fragrance rated very strong provide a distinctive, premium garden presence. Robust resistance to major fungal diseases, combined with H7 winter hardiness to around -26 °C, underpins reliable performance in demanding nursery and public-realm supply chains, including sites where winter and wind can be significant factors. On own roots, stands remain structurally stable and renewable over the long term, supporting the typical professional development arc where roots are established in year one, framework canes consolidated in year two, and full ornamental value expressed from year three onwards, particularly when grown on in 5–7 L containers as trained, staked climber stock.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L trained climber – Own-root, staked plants with 3–5 main canes and dense foliage, presenting strong vertical structure and repeat-flowering clusters for pergolas and fences – nursery networks and quality-led garden centre reseller lines
- Entrance arch pair concept – Matched pairs in 5–7 L containers, trained for rose arches with very double, deep-pink clusters and strong fragrance as a vertical focal point – landscape contractors and public-realm project tenders
- Show-garden collection line – Curated Laguna® units labelled within a Klettermaxe® collection, highlighting awards, disease resistance and own-root stability for thematic and collection plantings – specialist rose nurseries and exhibition partners
- Vertical fragrance feature range – Climbers selected for very strong scent and dense foliage, marketed as low-maintenance, space-saving fragrance pillars using Laguna® as a lead item – retail chains seeking exclusive vertical features
- Landscape pergola module – Batch-produced, own-root climbers in 5–7 L pots, pre-trained for pergola beams with a focus on long-term stability and low intervention – integrators and framework suppliers to municipal and institutional schemes
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing rose cultivar KORadigel, marketed as Laguna® Klettermaxe®; large-flowered climbing rose for pillars and pergolas, approved exhibition name Laguna under American Rose Society classification. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Germany in 1994 by Tim-Hermann Kordes from (La Sevillana × Sympathie) × unnamed yellow seedling; introduced 2004 by W. Kordes’ Söhne with EU registration in 2004 and US PP in 2006. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR distinction from 2007 reflecting tested garden performance; awarded Silver Medal at Baden-Baden and Silver Medal at Geneva International Rose Competitions in 2007, supporting premium-category positioning. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 220–300 cm in height with a 90–140 cm spread; densely thorned, carrying glossy dark green foliage that clothes the framework well for pillars, arches, fences and walls. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals, large flower size around 2.75–3.95 inches; carried in clusters of approximately 6–15 flowers per stem, repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Intense deep-pink to mauve-pink with warm tone; buds dark cyclamen-pink, opening to vivid fuchsia-pink with velvety sheen, then softening at petal edges; colour generally long-lasting with only slight lightening in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling scent classed as a scented rose; fragrance character not further specified, but intensity supports use near seating areas, entrances and walkways where aromatic impact is valued. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is typically limited by the very double flower form; when formed, hips are ovoid, egg-shaped, red, around 8–13 mm in diameter, offering only modest ornamental contribution in most plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b), supporting reliable outdoor performance in colder regions with appropriate establishment. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used on pergolas, fences, walls and rose arches, with potential for cut flowers; self-cleaning is moderate so deadheading may be needed; recommended as low-maintenance, trained climber finished product in 5–7 L pots. |
Laguna® Klettermaxe® KORadigel as own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material combines vigorous vertical growth, strong disease resistance and very double, fragrant clusters into a predictable, long-lived production base; please contact us to align capacities and scheduling.
