Momo – crimson-red climbing rose – Noack – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Professional growers looking to stabilise vertical-feature ranges can integrate Momo easily into existing climber lines thanks to its disease-resistant foliage, reliable hardiness and compact, controllable habit. As a tray-rooted pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cutting supplied for wholesale production, it offers a predictable base for staked, pre-trained climbers in 5–7 L containers and beyond, supporting exclusive, space-defining concepts for thematic rose gardens and curated collections. Its raspberry-crimson clusters and dense, dark green leaves combine to create a distinctive vertical effect that performs consistently across varied UK nursery networks, with robust winter tolerance that suits exposed northern and inland sites and helps reduce replacement needs. Own-root structure underpins long-term longevity and regeneration capacity in propagation beds and retail production, allowing stands to build value over time as canes mature. With a typical development arc from root establishment in year one through structural framework building in year two and full ornamental expression by year three, Momo fits well into planned capacity pipelines and timed releases for collection and project-driven markets.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber line – Own-root NEONATAL material staked to 3–5 main canes and finished in 5–7 L pots as a uniform climber SKU, leveraging disease resistance and dense foliage for shelf appeal – nursery–retail programmes
- Large patio and entrance feature tubs – Step 5–7 L trained plants into 40–50 L containers to develop substantial, mobile vertical accents highlighting the raspberry-crimson clusters and hardy framework – project-led landscapers and premium retail
- Curated climber collection set – Use verified-authentic NEONATAL plants to assemble named climber collections for thematic rose gardens, capitalising on distinctive colour and reliable structure – show-garden and collection suppliers
- Municipal pergola and arch supply – Produce batches of robust, own-root climbers for public-realm structures, focusing on low maintenance, winter-hardy performance and predictable training form – municipal and institutional contracts
- Gene-bank and reference stock blocks – Establish long-term own-root stock beds from NEONATAL cuttings to secure cultivar identity and renewable cutting material, using the hardy, disease-resistant habit as a stable base – specialist nurseries and integrators
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Collection and commercial group: climbing rose, large-flowered climber/rambler; exhibition name Momo, trade name Momo – crimson-red climbing rose – Noack; registered cultivar name not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Werner Noack, Germany, breeding year 1994; introduced commercially in 1995 by Noack-Rosen, with parentage not provided and initial distribution handled by Noack-Rosen (Germany). |
| Awards and recognition |
Not provided: no competition, show, collector, horticultural rating or lifetime award data supplied for this cultivar in the current technical documentation. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing growth habit reaching approximately 200–300 cm in height with 120–200 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny canes; self-cleaning intensity and behaviour not provided. |
| Flower morphology |
Double-flowered clusters with 26–39 petals; spherical, pompon-shaped blooms in small size (approximately 0.5–1.5 inches); inflorescences are cluster-flowered; remontant with a generous second flowering cycle. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vibrant crimson-red to raspberry colouring, RHS 53A outer, 53B inner; glossy raspberry on opening, uniform raspberry-purple at full bloom, fading to cherry-pink on outer petals with overall weak colour retention and moderate fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very faint with a discreetly rosy character; primarily ornamental in effect; double flowers with 26–39 petals limit nectar and pollen access, so pollinator attraction is present only to a limited extent. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, spherical red hips about 6–9 mm in diameter; hip production is not continuous or heavy but adds minor seasonal ornamental interest where present. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; heat and drought tolerance data not provided; hardy to approximately -29 – -26 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4 and USDA Zone 5a, suitable for cold winter conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as a trained climber finished product with low maintenance requirements and good disease resistance; supplied as staked, trained plants with 3–5 main canes for 5–7 L containers; primary use data not provided. |
Momo offers hardy, disease-resistant, visually distinctive climbing performance on a regenerative own-root base, giving nurseries predictable vertical-feature production and long-lived stands; we would welcome a discussion to align volumes and scheduling.
