TRADITION 95 ® – red climbing rose – Kordes – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Climbing production focused on vertical projects and exclusive ranges is well served by TRADITION 95 ® as tray-grown pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material, providing a stable propagation base for trained climber lines where pergola, arch and wall applications need consistent structure and colour in demanding public or institutional schemes, including sites where cold winters and wind exposure are common in northern UK regions; the large-flowered clusters, red colour retention and exhibition-grade pedigree support premium, space-defining finished products, while own-root longevity and predictable regrowth allow You to plan nursery beds and 5–7 L trained output with confidence across multi-year cycles, following the natural development from root establishment in year one, framework building in year two and full ornamental impact by year three.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained pergola climber – NEONATAL own-root cuttings brought on into staked, 3–5 cane trained climbers for pergola and arch use, leveraging the vigorous climbing habit and red colour to serve premium vertical garden feature assortments – target: independent garden-centre reseller networks
- Wall and fence vertical screen line – medium-height trained climbers in 5–7 L pots, focused on wall and fence greening, combining moderately dense foliage and repeat flowering; supplied as a consistent, own-root batch for urban green-space programmes – target: public-realm and municipal framework suppliers
- Exhibition red climber collection – curated batch built around the cultivar’s exhibition category and award history, using uniform NEONATAL propagation to create matched 5–7 L trained climbers positioned as a speciality vertical feature range – target: specialist rose nurseries and mail-order partners
- Pollinator-conscious vertical feature pack – semi-double, stamens-exposed flowers framed as part of a pollinator-aware trained climber offer, using own-root resilience to support long-term collection plantings and show-garden schemes – target: thematic and show-garden contractors
- Seasonal hip-interest climber – trained 5–7 L climbers highlighted for their red hips and extended seasonal value, produced from NEONATAL stock for reliable structural performance in fences, arches and walls – target: landscape wholesalers serving institutional and large private estates
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climbing rose, registered as KORkeltin, marketed as TRADITION 95 ® Climbing rose KORkeltin, with ARS exhibition name Tradition™, grouped within professional climbing rose collections. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany, breeding year 1995; introduced 1998, with parentage not provided, representing a modern Kordes climbing selection for structural use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds Belfast Certificate of Merit (1998), Kortrijk Silver Medal (2000), RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001), plus Bronze and Gold Medals at The Hague, underpinning credibility in professional and exhibition contexts. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit reaching about 240–380 cm high with 100–160 cm spread, densely thorned canes and moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage, forming a strong vertical framework requiring training and light structural maintenance. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, large-flowered (approximately 2.75–3.95 in), borne in clusters, remontant with a generous second flowering phase, offering a good ornamental display on trained structures. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Red-toned petals with ARS code mr, RHS 46A outer and 45B inner; buds dark crimson, opening vivid scarlet, maturing to intense deep red then muted purplish-red, with colour holding moderately well even under strong sunlight. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, slightly sweet fragrance, giving a subtle scented effect without dominating nearby plantings; semi-double form with visible stamens offers partial pollinator value in mixed planting or thematic rose garden contexts. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant spherical red hips about 13–17 mm diameter, adding visual value and seasonal interest after flowering, especially relevant in vertical designs emphasising extended autumn structure and colour. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardiness indicated around -21 – -18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with heat and drought tolerance data not provided for professional assessment. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used as a trained climber for pergolas, arches, walls, fences and urban green spaces; moderate maintenance with some deadheading and cleaning needed due to weak self-cleaning, plus occasional pest and disease control. |
TRADITION 95 ® combines award-backed red flowering, reliable climbing structure and seasonal hips with the predictability and longevity of own-root NEONATAL stock, making it a sound option for aligning volumes and scheduling in professional vertical rose programmes.
