Pink Cloud Climbing rose Boerner – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root propagation material
Climbing Pink Cloud offers a reliably vigorous, large-flowered framework for arches, pergolas, walls and fences, delivered as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cuttings for professional propagation beds and 5–7 L trained-climber production. The dense, dark green foliage and remontant, clustered deep-pink blooms build the “rose-cloud” effect that underpins an exclusive, space-defining vertical feature range for reseller and project channels. Semi-double, self-cleaning flowers with a plentiful second flush support predictable scheduling in nursery networks, while own-root production gives renewable growth, long lifespan and stable stands that suit wholesale collections and public-realm contracts. Its winter-tolerant character adapts well to exposed northern and Scottish garden frameworks where reliable structural performance is required. Planned as a staked, pre-trained climber, Pink Cloud is straightforward to integrate into climbing assortments, following a natural development arc from roots in year one to extension shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber for arches – staked, 3–5 cane Pink Cloud in 5–7 L pots, using its vigorous climbing habit and dense foliage to give an immediate “rose-cloud” effect at point of sale – retail garden centre and reseller channel
- Pergola line for project specifications – own-root propagation scaled into uniform batches for contract grow-on, finished as trained climbers ready to span pergola structures, leveraging winter hardiness and long-term framework reliability – public-realm and landscape project suppliers
- Colour-impact wall and fence climber – finished product route focused on deep-pink, semi-double clusters and moderate self-cleaning, ideal for vertical garden feature ranges along walls and fences – branded assortments for multiple retailers
- Thematic collection “Boerner heritage” climber – curated line built around origin and breeder story, using own-root longevity and cultivar authenticity as key values in collection and show-garden assortments – specialist nurseries and rosarium projects
- Large feature container climber – step-up production from 5–7 L trained units into 40–50 L patio or entrance containers, exploiting vigorous growth and dense, glossy foliage to create premium vertical accents – high-end retail and design-led projects
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name Pink Cloud Climbing rose Boerner; American Rose Society exhibition name Pink Cloud; unregistered cultivar with no separate registered name recorded. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Eugene S. Boerner at Jackson & Perkins Co. (USA) from ‘New Dawn’ × ‘New Dawn’ seedling; introduced by Jackson & Perkins Co. in 1952; breeding year recorded as 1964 in the United States. |
| Awards and recognition |
No collectors’ recommendations, competition, horticultural or lifetime awards have been recorded for this cultivar; external award-based positioning data is therefore not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing growth with 240–390 cm height and 140–260 cm spread; densely thorned canes; dense, dark green glossy foliage; medium self-cleaning with some spent blooms requiring removal for best presentation. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals; large blooms (2.75–3.95 in) borne in clusters; remontant with a plentiful second flowering, offering an extended decorative period under suitable management. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep-pink, dark fuchsia-magenta flowers; ARS code DP, RHS 57B outer and 57C inner; buds dark ruby-pink, opening vivid fuchsia, fading to mauve-pink with a delicate silvery sheen towards petal tips over time. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance character description not provided in detail, but assessed as a strong, easily perceptible rose fragrance; suitable where scented climbers are required as vertical features in garden or collection settings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional red, ellipsoid hips, approximately 12–18 mm in diameter; hips may contribute additional ornamental interest in late season where flowering and maintenance regimes allow hips to develop fully. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium overall disease resistance; resistant to powdery mildew, medium for black spot and rust; hardy to around -23 to -21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6a); moderate heat and drought tolerance with regular watering needed. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best suited to pergolas, arches, fences and walls, with additional cut-flower potential; medium maintenance and occasional plant protection; prefers non-waterlogged soils; recommended as a staked, trained climber in 5–7 L pots. |
Pink Cloud Climbing rose Boerner offers vigorous, winter-hardy climbing structure and sustained deep-pink flowering on predictable, regenerative own-root stock, making it a sound candidate for discussion on capacity planning and scheduling.
