DRACO – red climbing rose - Noack – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Climbing production of Draco in the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root format gives nurseries a reliable, medium-maintenance cultivar that builds stable vertical features for pergola, wall and arbour projects while remaining practical in large-scale propagation. With dense, glossy foliage, good self-cleaning and a strong, cluster-flowered repeat, it lends itself well to trained-climber lines in 5–7 L containers for retail and reseller channels, where an exclusive, space-defining feature value proposition is needed. Own-root uniformity supports predictable capacity planning and low replacement rates across nursery networks and integrator systems, with one-crop continuity from propagation beds to finished, staked and trained products. The development arc from root establishment through shoot build-up to full ornamental value over successive years aligns well with UK project culture, where reliable, long-lived vertical planting is valued in exposed, windy northern sites and similar regions. The cultivar’s large-flowered, very double, velvety red bloom clusters create a distinctive collection or show-garden accent, while the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL tray-rooted cuttings format keeps logistics, storage, and scheduling straightforward for professional growers planning wholesale-scale climbing ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber pole range – Draco supplied as a staked, 3–5 cane, trained climber in 5–7 L, capitalising on its height and self-cleaning habit to deliver a ready-to-install vertical feature for fences and walls – target: retail / reseller climber benches.
- Pergola and arbour duo-pack – paired 5–7 L plants selected from uniform own-root propagation, optimised for pergola or arbour planting to exploit dense foliage and repeat-flowering clusters – target: thematic rose garden and collection offers.
- Premium red climber specimen (40–50 L) – upsized containers with pre-trained canes for entrance or park focal planting, using own-root longevity and strong structural growth to justify a higher price tier – target: institutional and public-realm project suppliers.
- Collection-grade colour reference stock – NEONATAL-derived plants maintained as labelled, colour-true blocks to support ongoing propagation of this velvety red cultivar for trained climber production – target: nurseries curating specialist rose collections.
- Vertical feature mix range – inclusion of Draco in a curated mix of climbers, positioned as an exclusive, space-defining red option with medium maintenance in a repeat-flowering assortment – target: integrator systems and networked nursery promotions.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climbing rose registered as NOA92199, marketed as Draco Climbing rose NOA92199, with American Rose Society exhibition name Belkanto and verified authenticity for professional propagation. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Werner Noack at Noack Rosen, Gütersloh, Germany, with unknown parentage; introduced and registered in 2004 by Noack Rosen, providing a modern climbing cultivar suited to professional production. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing growth habit reaching about 200–320 cm in height with a 120–200 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, glossy medium-green foliage, forming a substantial vertical framework with good coverage. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cup-shaped flowers with more than 40 petals, large-sized (approximately 2.75–3.95 in), produced in clusters, repeating well with an abundant second flush that supports season-long ornamental display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Dark, velvety red blooms (ARS DR; RHS 53A outer, 53B inner) from crimson buds, shifting from rich scarlet to muted burgundy before only slight lightening in strong sun, with uniform pigmentation across the petal surface. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate, rosy fragrance of mild intensity; strongly double flowers conceal the stamens, making the variety primarily ornamental with relatively low attractiveness to pollinators compared with more open cultivars. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally sparse due to the very double flower form, though occasional small, spherical red hips of approximately 8–13 mm diameter may form, offering limited fruit interest in most plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, performing best ornamentally with regular watering and standard protection measures. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for pergolas, fences, walls, arbours, specimens and parks; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control, suited to trained climber finished products from staked, tray-rooted own-root propagation. |
DRACO – red climbing rose - Noack offers strong vertical growth, repeat-flowering dark red clusters and durable own-root performance for predictable, regenerating trained climber production; we would be pleased to discuss volumes and scheduling.
