Quicksilver Climbing rose KORpucoblu – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root propagation material
Quicksilver climber lavender double height fragrance foliage own‑root As a large-flowered climbing rose positioned as an exclusive, space-defining specialty, Quicksilver Climbing rose KORpucoblu offers UK growers a premium vertical feature for pergolas, walls, fences and rose arches where colour impact and structure matter more than low-input maintenance. pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cuttings provide a consistent own-root base, supporting predictable training into 5–7 L staked, pre-trained finished climbers for retail and reseller channels. Its dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage, sparsely thorned canes and strong lavender-purple, very double clusters translate into high perceived value in thematic rose gardens and collection-style plantings, while robust hardiness to around -26–-23 °C helps maintain reliable performance across cooler UK regions with demanding winter and wind exposure. In typical development, Year 1 focuses on root building, Year 2 on structural cane formation, and Year 3 on full ornamental display, aligning well with nursery scheduling and vertical-feature crop planning.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber for pergolas – NEONATAL own-root material staked to 3–5 canes, showing height and dense foliage with clusters of very double lavender blooms; positioned as an exclusive, space-defining pergola feature for retail / reseller channels.
- Wall-trained lavender accent climber – pre-trained in 5–7 L containers for easy wall or fence installation, highlighting the distinctive pastel lavender-silvery flower colour and medium fragrance as a vertical garden feature for design-led retail assortments.
- Collection-grade climbing specimen – own-root propagated plants grown on as labelled cultivar specimens, using their clear Kordes origin and award background for thematic rose gardens and curated collections supplied through specialist retail partners.
- Low-prickle archway rose – trained archway units using sparsely thorned canes and dense foliage for comfortable passage under rose arches; produced from NEONATAL cuttings as a premium vertical garden feature line for consumer garden centres.
- Fragrant entrance climber – scented, medium-strength lavender-rose blooms showcased on 5–7 L trained plants for doorway, pergola or gate use, emphasising fragrance and colour for exclusive, space-defining vertical features in retail and project channels.
Technical cultivar profile
| Name and registration |
Quicksilver Climbing rose KORpucoblu (ARS: Quick Silver), large-flowered climbing rose from the climbing rose collection; registered cultivar name KORpucoblu, climber / large-flowered climber commercial type. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (Germany, 2004) at W. Kordes’ Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG from unnamed seedlings; introduced in 2016, registered in 2015, initially distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne. |
| Awards and recognition |
Received a Certificate of Merit at the Australian National Rose Trials in 2022, supporting its credibility for professional ranges and curated collections despite higher maintenance requirements. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit with 180–300 cm height and 90–160 cm spread, dense dark green slightly glossy foliage, sparsely thorned canes; moderate self-cleaning with some spent blooms requiring manual removal for best presentation. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cupped blooms with 40+ petals, large-flowered (approx. 2.75–3.95 in), carried in clusters; remontant with plentiful second flowering, supporting extended display when managed with regular maintenance. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate pastel lavender base with silvery lilac tones, RHS 76C outer, 76A inner; colour fades in heat yet stays more vivid in cool conditions, giving an even cool-toned purple in full bloom with a gentle gradient. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, distinctly scented rose with a pleasantly soft lavender-rose character; very double flowers limit pollinator access, so the variety is primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-orientated. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally scant due to the very double flowers; when present, ellipsoidal orange-red hips around 9–15 mm diameter can appear sporadically, but hips are not a primary ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular protection and interventions; winter hardy to approximately -26–-23 °C (H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b), tolerating heat and moderate drought with watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to pergolas, fences, rose arches and walls as a trained climber finished product in 5–7 L pots; high maintenance, low disease resistance, requires consistent pest and disease control and frequent deadheading and cleaning. |
Quicksilver Climbing rose KORpucoblu offers distinctive lavender, very double clusters on sparsely thorned, hardy canes, and in own-root form provides durable, predictable vertical stock; we would welcome a discussion to align volumes and production timings.
