Open Arms Climbing rose CHEWpixcel – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Professional own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Open Arms provides a stable, predictable base for trained climbing production where low-maintenance, exhibition-grade vertical structure is required on pergolas, arches and fences. As tray-grown, 3–6‑month rooted cuttings supplied staked and pre-trained to 3–5 main canes, it slots efficiently into nursery propagation beds and 5–7 L container lines, supporting wholesale ranges aimed at exclusive, space-defining climber offers. Its resistant foliage, reliable remontant flowering and good self-cleaning help maintain homogeneous, low-replacement stands that hold quality in nursery networks and public‑realm supply chains even in cooler, wind‑exposed northern locations with demanding site conditions. Own-root structure underpins long-term longevity, renewable canes and stable ornamental value, with Year 1 focused on roots, Year 2 on framework shoots and Year 3 bringing full climbing and floral impact. The delicate pastel pink, cluster-flowered, semi-double blooms with accessible stamens add pollinator-friendly interest, while moderate height and spread make capacity planning straightforward for nursery teams building thematic or collection-led rose assortments.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber for pergolas – NEONATAL own-root plants pre-trained to 3–5 canes, finished in 5–7 L pots as low-maintenance, resistant climbers for arches and pergolas – retail / reseller premium rose lines
- Project-ready climber in 40–50 L containers – Further grown into 40–50 L tubs to create immediately impactful, hardy vertical features with reliable self-cleaning and moderate height – public-realm and institutional contractors
- Pollinator-friendly collection item – Cluster-flowered, semi-double, pastel pink climber offered as a labelled pollinator-supportive SKU, grown in 5–7 L pots from own-root propagation – thematic rose garden and collection suppliers
- Disease-resilient nursery climber block – Own-root, disease-resistant stock batch-grown in uniform 5–7 L containers, focused on low-loss, homogeneous stands for onward branded ranges – professional nursery networks and integrators
- Awarded exhibition climber selection – Highlight its RHS AGM and RNRS recognition within a curated climbing collection, finished as trained climbers for colour-graded display benches – exhibition and specialist rose retailers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature climbing rose from the Climbing rose collection; registered as CHEWpixcel, marketed as Open Arms Climbing rose CHEWpixcel, ARS exhibition name Open Arms for professional and exhibition use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in the United Kingdom by Christopher H. Warner from ‘Mary Sumner’ × ‘Laura Ashley’; breeding completed 1991, introduced and registered 1995, associated with Warner’s Roses breeding programme. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with RNRS Certificate of Merit in 1993 and RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2001, supporting its use as a reliable, exhibition-capable garden and landscape climber in professional ranges. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; approximate height 200–320 cm, spread 120–200 cm, forming a manageable vertical framework suitable for structures and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers in small clusters, typically 6–15 petals and small S size (about 0.5–1.5 inches), remontant with a lighter second flush, supporting an extended though not continuous display period. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate pastel pink base (RHS 55A outer, 55D inner), mid-pink buds and slightly more vivid petal edges; flowers lighten in strong sunlight and stay more vivid in cooler weather, providing subtle tonal variation over time. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light, understated classic rose fragrance that complements its visual effect without dominating; open, semi-double form with accessible stamens contributes additional interest and utility in pollinator-friendly planting schemes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces spherical rose hips in moderate quantities, about 8–12 mm diameter, coloured red to RHS 40A; hips can contribute seasonal detail and seed set where not deadheaded, relevant for naturalistic or wildlife plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3, RHS H7), supporting outdoor culture across much of the UK in exposed, cold or demanding garden situations. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for pergolas, fences, rose arches, containers and specimen use; suits trained climber product routes, low-maintenance regimes and 5–7 L pots, with own-root propagation supporting long-term, stable ornamental performance. |
Open Arms Climbing rose CHEWpixcel combines reliable disease resistance, manageable climbing structure and award-backed ornamental value on a long-lived own-root base, making it a practical choice for aligned capacity planning and scheduling discussions.
