MUSHIMARA – red climbing rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL propagation material
Climbing production with MUSHIMARA gives You a visually distinctive vertical feature for pergolas and fences, based on a tall, vigorous structure that reliably reaches 330–500 cm height and 140–260 cm spread in professional systems. The dense, glossy, dark green foliage and velvety crimson-red, semi-double flowers with a pleasant medium fragrance support an exclusive, space-defining finished product in 5–7 L containers, supplied as staked and trained material with 3–5 main canes. Own-root NEONATAL propagation provides a renewable, predictable base for nursery networks needing homogeneous stands, low replacement rates and long-term regeneration, which is especially relevant where coastal wind and salt exposure can challenge plant structure and continuity. With moderate disease tolerance and H7 winter hardiness, MUSHIMARA can underpin reliable vertical garden features in thematic rose collections, aligning well with UK nursery and public-realm expectations for longevity and stable capacity planning from Year 1 roots through Year 2 framework to full ornamental value by Year 3 in collection or project plantings.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained pergola climber – Own-root, 3–5-cane plants in 5–7 L pots, using the vigorous climbing framework and remontant flowering to deliver an exclusive, space-defining pergola SKU – target: premium independent garden centre retail / reseller
- Fence-line crimson screen – Medium-maintenance, moderately disease-resistant climbers with dense foliage, sold as staked 5–7 L units for boundary and fence projects where stable colour and reliable height are key – target: trade-focused retail / reseller
- Dark-red collection climber – Use the consistent deep crimson-red colour and H7 hardiness to anchor thematic dark-red or heritage-style climber collections built on own-root continuity – target: specialist rose retailers and mail-order reseller
- Fragrant seating-area arch – Combine the pleasant medium fragrance and vigorous climbing habit in trained, arch-ready plants from 5–7 L containers for vertical garden feature sets – target: design-led retail / reseller and landscaper channels
- Project-ready climber module – NEONATAL-based, own-root trained climbers with predictable framework and moderate care needs, positioned as a standardised module for pergola and fence specifications in public or semi-public schemes – target: integrators and framework-supplying retail / reseller
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing rose from the Climber, Large-Flowered Climber group; current trade name MUSHIMARA – red climbing rose, ARS exhibition name Musimara; commercial type listed as climber, climbing rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Parentage and breeder not provided; breeding location given as Netherlands with breeding year 1993; initially distributed by Rose.it (Italy); introduction year estimated around 1985, registration year not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong climbing growth habit reaching about 330–500 cm height and 140–260 cm spread; dense, glossy, dark green foliage with moderate prickliness; no specific data on self-cleaning intensity or behaviour available. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with approximately 17–25 petals, medium flower size around 1.5–2.75 inches, produced mainly in small clusters of one to three blooms per stem, repeating well with an abundant second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Full, velvety crimson-red flowers with cool undertones; buds dark red with a velvety sheen; colour remains deep on opening, then shifts slightly toward brownish-red before fading, with petal edges only minimally lightening; overall moderate colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Clearly noticeable, pleasant rosy fragrance of medium strength, giving a distinct scented character; semi-double form provides limited but present floral accessibility, with only moderate attractiveness expected for pollinators in planting schemes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip formation generally low; occasional red, ellipsoid hips of about 12–18 mm diameter may appear, but are not a dominant ornamental feature and usually have minimal impact on overall visual effect. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate general disease resistance, with powdery mildew, black spot and rust also rated moderate; winter hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA zone 6b for long-term planting viability. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended primarily for climbing uses on pergolas, fences and suitable support structures; maintenance level medium with occasional plant protection advised; suggested as a trained climber finished product from 5–7 litre pots, supplied staked with 3–5 main canes. |
MUSHIMARA – red climbing rose offers vigorous height, dense glossy foliage and remontant dark-red flowering on predictable, regenerative own-root stock, making it a practical candidate for aligning long-term vertical feature capacity and scheduling in your range.
