Thunderstruck

Climbing rose

ORAlodsem – Pierre Orard

Butter‑cream coloured on a dark, smoky orange‑brown background, with reddish streaks in places. - climber, climbing rose - rose with very weak, barely noticeable fragrance - scent description not available

– Spectacular Thunderstruck striped blooms
– Reliable, abundant repeat flowering display
– Dense, glossy dark foliage for rich coverage
– Hardy climber to RHS H7, USDA 5b
– Award-winning Gold Medal at Barcelona
– Special feature: Striking chocolate-toned buds opening to butter-cream, orange and red-striped flowers.

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,30 £

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Thunderstruck Climbing rose ORAlodsem – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

The pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root concept provides a stable foundation for building trained climbing stock of Thunderstruck, aligning with nursery-scale production where predictable, remontant flowering supports reliable scheduling. Its dense, glossy foliage and exhibition-grade, striped flowers give strong visual impact for exclusive, vertical-feature ranges, while moderate maintenance requirements and H7 winter hardiness suit UK networks supplying exposed northern and inland sites with good cold tolerance in windy locations. As own-root propagation material, these 3–6‑month, tray-rooted cuttings are geared to systematic grow-on planning: Year 1 root establishment, Year 2 structural cane build-up, Year 3 full ornamental value in trained, space-defining climber lines.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Vertical show and collection gardens	Thunderstruck offers an exhibition-type climbing habit with abundant remontant flowering, allowing nurseries to create strong vertical statements for thematic rose gardens and dedicated collections. Using the trained climber finished product route in 5–7 L pots lets you deliver space-defining, cane-structured plants that match premium, exclusive positioning. As own-root propagation material, it provides long-term regeneration and predictable structure for partners focused on high-credibility vertical garden feature assortments for nursery-collection buyers
Premium pergola and arch ranges	The robust climbing vigour and 220–330 cm height range make Thunderstruck suitable for pergola, arch and walkway concepts that depend on consistent cane extension. Starting from staked, pre-trained NEONATAL material simplifies building 3–5 structural canes before retail release. A trained climber finished line in 5–7 L containers fits exclusive, space-defining pergola programmes, supporting predictable coverage and reduced replacement. Own-root longevity and structural regeneration provide added security for long-term public and private projects targeting high-end landscape channels
Feature fences and wall-training programmes	The combination of dense, dark green foliage and highly distinctive striped blooms gives strong coverage and visual impact on fences and walls. Professional growers can use the recommended trained climber pathway to establish clear, lateral-trained canes that are easy for resellers and end specifiers to position as vertical garden features. Using 5–7 L pots as a standard SKU improves logistics and display consistency. Own-root stability supports homogeneous, low-replacement stock for networks aiming at exclusive wall-trained solutions for retail-portfolio planners
Cut-flower capable climber lines	Medium-sized, double, clustered flowers on climbing shoots make this cultivar a flexible option where dual-purpose garden and cutting use is valued. Trained 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L pots give buyers an immediate vertical framework plus suitable stems for occasional cutting. Remontant blooming extends marketable display windows, supporting specialty cut-and-display promotions. Own-root propagation improves lifespan and cane renewal, reducing the need for replanting in longer-term display sites serving niche-cutflower retailers
Cold-tolerant vertical features for exposed sites	Thunderstruck’s H7 rating and USDA 5b hardiness allow supply into colder UK regions and Scottish-style exposures where climbers must overwinter reliably. Professional growers can lean on own-root regeneration to rebuild top growth after severe winters, protecting stand value over time. Training to 3–5 canes in 5–7 L pots provides robust structures that establish quickly. This supports exclusive, vertical garden feature ranges for networks serving cooler, inland municipalities and housing projects via public-realm suppliers
Integrated public-realm vertical rose schemes	Moderate maintenance demand and disease profile (good black spot resistance with some mildew and rust sensitivity) suit contract specifications where occasional plant protection is acceptable. Trained climber finished products in 5–7 L containers are easy to handle through logistics chains and quick to install on fences or structures. Own-root plants secure long-term stand stability, helping planners control replacement budgets. This makes Thunderstruck suitable for visually striking, vertical installations curated for municipal-specifiers
Exclusive retail concepts and private-label collections	The dramatic, lightning-like striping and exhibition background provide clear storytelling value for branded, exclusive ranges. Nurseries can standardise on staked, trained 5–7 L climbers as a recognisable SKU, using the trained climber route to ensure consistent form at point of sale. Own-root NEONATAL propagation enables repeatable batches and homogeneous canes across seasons, supporting long-term private-label assortments for partners targeting premium vertical garden feature segments in garden-centre chains
Expanded climber portfolio backbone	As a large-flowered climber with distinctive colour and medium self-cleaning, Thunderstruck offers portfolio differentiation while remaining practical for production. It performs reliably in warm conditions with adequate watering during prolonged dry periods, supporting distribution to warmer southern and eastern markets as part of a national offer. Using the recommended trained climber path and 5–7 L pots streamlines crop planning. Own-root uniformity and regeneration underpin climber category depth for wholesale-programme managers

Finished-product ideas

Exhibition pergola climber 5–7 L – Trained 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L containers, exploiting the strong climbing habit and exhibition-type striped blooms for dedicated pergola and arch collections – specialist garden-centre and mail-order ranges
Vertical feature fence-line series – Uniform, own-root trained climbers for fence and wall use, combining dense foliage with remontant flowering for exclusive, space-defining vertical garden feature lines – regional nursery/retail networks
Cold-hardy collection climber – H7-rated, own-root plants in 5–7 L pots, branded for thematic and show gardens needing reliable overwintering and long-term regeneration – project nurseries and public-realm framework suppliers
Striped signature climber SKU – A named, storytelling SKU built on the dramatic lightning-like striping, supplied as staked, trained climbers for premium branding and private-label concepts – multiple garden-centre groups and key resellers
Dual-purpose garden and cutting climber – Medium, double, clustered blooms on trained canes marketed for both garden display and occasional cutting, supported by predictable own-root regrowth – independent nurseries and boutique retailers

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Climbing rose belonging to the large-flowered climber group; registered as ORAlodsem, marketed as Thunderstruck Climbing rose ORAlodsem for exhibition and vertical-feature use.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Pierre Orard, France, 2011, parentage ORAstricap × (MEIronsse × HARzazz); introduced via Weeks Roses (USA, 2017) and Matthews Nurseries Ltd. (New Zealand, 2015).
Awards and recognition	Awarded a Gold Medal at the International Rose Competition in Barcelona, underpinning its value as an exhibition-capable climbing cultivar for visually demanding projects and assortments.
Growth and structural characteristics	Climbing habit to around 220–330 cm height with 180–280 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage, moderately thorny shoots and moderate self-cleaning, with some spent blooms needing removal.
Flower morphology	Medium-sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters of three to five per stem; cup-shaped blooms, remontant with abundant repeated flowering throughout suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology	Complex orange-yellow blend with smoky brown-orange tones and cream-yellow to reddish streaks; colour moderates to rosy-peach with paler striping, with partial fading in strong sunlight but pattern largely retained.
Fragrance and aroma	Fragrance description not provided in detail; recorded as a rose scent with very weak, barely noticeable intensity, making it primarily a visually driven ornamental selection.
Hip characteristics	Occasional orange-red, ellipsoid hips, around 10–14 mm in diameter, providing some seasonal interest but not a primary feature for most production or design specifications.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate overall disease resistance with good black spot resistance and moderate mildew and rust sensitivity; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b.
Horticultural recommendations	Best used as a trained climber on pergolas, fences and walls or as a specimen; moderate maintenance with occasional plant protection, suited to staked, trained 3–5 cane production in 5–7 L containers.

Thunderstruck Climbing rose ORAlodsem combines exhibition-grade striped flowering, robust climbing structure and cold-hardy, own-root longevity to support predictable, low-replacement vertical ranges; we would welcome aligning capacities and schedules with your programme.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:02.11.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [958] 21-202 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word "Thunderstruck" means "lightning strike" and the name refers to the spectacular, lightning-like striping.

Cultivar Synonym: Poséidon®; Tropical Lightning™

Registered Cultivar Name: ORAlodsem

Original Trade Name: Thunderstruck

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Thunderstruck Climbing rose ORAlodsem

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Thunderstruck

Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber

Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition climbing rose

Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Weeks Roses (USA, 2017); Matthews Nurseries Ltd. (New Zealand, 2015)

Introduction Year: 2015

Registration Year: 2014 (US plant variety protection application); 2016 (US PP 28 055)

Breeder: Pierre Orard

Breeding Company / Institution: Établissements Horticoles Orard (Feyzin, France)

Breeding Year: France, 2011

Parentage: ORAstricap × (MEIronsse × HARzazz)

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: International Rose Competition (Barcelona) – Gold Medal

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 7.2-10.8ft (220-330 cm)

Spread: 5.9-9.2ft (180-280 cm)

Growth Habit: climbing

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves are glossy and dark green in colour.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Some spent blooms remain on the plant and will require subsequent removal.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: moderate.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered, 3-5 flower/stem

Colour Code: ARS code: OB RHS code: 168A (outer), 11D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: It is remontant and its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange - yellow

Flower Colour Description: Butter‑cream coloured on a dark, smoky orange‑brown background, with reddish streaks in places.

Closed Bud: Deep, dark chocolate with orange tones, lightening to a cream colour towards the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals have a smoky orange-brown tone, with vivid orange-red and cream-yellow streaks appearing inside.

Full Bloom: The outer part of the petals is brownish‑orange, while the inner surface is streaked with cream‑yellow and reddish‑orange stripes.

Before Fading: The colour fades to a rosy‑peach hue, the stripes soften to a pale pink.

Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight it partially fades and may become pinkish over time; the pattern mostly remains intact.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: rose with very weak, barely noticeable fragrance

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the full flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens make them less appealing to pollinating insects.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Because its double flowers (26–39 petals) are mainly decorative, its pollinator-friendliness is limited.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: ellipsoidal

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced, 10–14 mm in diameter, ellipsoid-shaped, orange-red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in warm conditions, but in prolonged dry periods requires regular watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – resistant
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; requires occasional plant protection.

Primary Uses: pergola, fence, wall training, specimen plant, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard

Butter‑cream coloured on a dark, smoky orange‑brown background, with reddish streaks in places. - climber, climbing rose - rose with very weak, barely noticeable fragrance - scent description not available

Rose Shopping Online - orange - yellow - rose with very weak, barely noticeable fragrance - Thunderstruck - climber, climbing rose - (7.2-10.8ft (220-330 cm))

Inflorescence: clustered, 3-5 flower/stem Height: 7.2-10.8ft (220-330 cm) Flower shape: cup-shaped Winter hardiness: 6b orange - yellow - Weeks Roses (USA, 2017); Matthews Nurseries Ltd. (New Zealand, 2015) climber, climbing rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 7.2-10.8ft (220-330 cm) Height: 7.2-10.8ft (220-330 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Thunderstruck - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium bronze Pierre Orard

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)