REGINES – orange-pink climbing rose – pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root
Under a rose-covered arbour, REGINES creates an atmosphere of cosiness and afternoon-tea romance, with clusters of warm peach, orange-pink blooms that soften to creamy, storybook tones over time. This medium-maintenance climber quickly clothes arches, fences and façades with dense, glossy foliage, while its medium-height, bushy habit is easier to manage than very tall ramblers. Own-root planting means a naturally long-lived and regenerating plant that keeps its ornamental value even after harder pruning or winter setbacks, ideal where gardens face regular strong winds and rainfall from exposed coasts. The fruity, clearly noticeable fragrance invites you to sit nearby, while remontant flowering brings repeat flushes through summer. In a typical family garden, the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root plant slips easily into existing borders or raised beds, with a simple first-year care routine before it settles into dependable, low-fuss flowering and long-term structure.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Rose arbour for afternoon tea |
Ideal where you want a romantic, people-height arch rather than a towering climber; REGINES reaches around 1.8–2.8 m, making it easy to tie in and prune without ladders, building a stable, woody frame that lasts for many seasons – perfect for the family gardener. |
| Cosy cottage-style fence line |
The dense, mid-green, glossy foliage and cluster-flowering habit cover structures evenly, softening wire or timber without gaps, while moderate prickliness makes it firm but not ferocious, giving a classic cottage look that is still practical near paths – ideal for the traditional homeowner. |
| Façade or house wall training |
Its bushy yet trailing growth habit lets you fan stems out on wires, creating a tidy, layered wall of colour; the own-root habit supports long-term regeneration from the base, so trained plants can be renewed gradually without replanting – reassuring for the long-term planner. |
| Romantic colour focus in a mixed border |
The warm peach–apricot to creamy tones blend effortlessly with soft pastels and herbs, giving a “girly”, English-countryside feel; remontant flowering provides repeat accents through summer without complex deadheading regimes – attractive to the cottage-style lover. |
| Raised beds on heavy or clay soil |
Best in well-drained ground, this own-root climber establishes reliably in raised beds where sticky clay is improved; once settled, the woody framework and healthy foliage stand up to typical British seasons, offering solid structure with modest ongoing tasks – suitable for the busy beginner. |
| Coastal or wind-exposed family gardens |
The sturdy, bushy framework and moderate height help it anchor well when tied to supports, coping better with gusts and driving rain than very tall, whippy climbers, which makes it a dependable choice in open, breezy plots – reassuring for the exposed-site owner. |
| Large containers on patios and terraces |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with a strong obelisk or trellis, REGINES offers vertical colour even where borders are limited, while the own-root system responds well to occasional harder pruning and re-potting, remaining ornamental for many years – ideal for the urban balcony-gardener. |
| Lightly structured pergola by the kitchen garden |
Its medium-strength, fruity fragrance and repeat clusters of double, rosette blooms create a gentle sensory screen beside seating or vegetable beds, combining visual charm with moderate maintenance and reliable annual growth – a good match for the relaxed hobby-gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Peach-Tea Arbour – Train REGINES over a simple wooden arch, underplant with low yarrow and hare’s-ear for airy texture, and place a small table beneath for afternoon tea – for romantic cottage-garden enthusiasts.
- Kitchen-Garden Screen – Run it along a wire fence edging a vegetable plot, interplanting dwarf French marigold and herbs so the warm blooms and scent soften utilitarian beds – for practical yet style-conscious growers.
- Front-Façade Welcome – Fan stems across discreet wall wires by the front door, with pots of lavender and salvias at ground level, to create a storybook entrance – for homeowners seeking classic kerb appeal.
- Patio-Rose Column – Grow in a 50-litre container with a tall obelisk, surrounding the base with trailing thyme and pastel pelargoniums, bringing height and fragrance to small terraces – for balcony and courtyard gardeners.
- Cottage-Fence Weave – Weave canes through a low picket fence, tying stems loosely and mixing with simple perennials like hardy geraniums, for a soft, lived-in country look – for families favouring informal planting.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
REGINES – orange-pink climbing rose, large-flowered climber; commercial type climbing rose; current trade name Regines Climbing rose pharmaROSA®, introduced to market as an own-root garden rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Parentage and original breeder data are not recorded; discovered and selected by pharmaROSA®, introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary) in 1990 from material registered in 1989. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised in the United States with ARS Award of Excellence in 1990 and later honoured as Miniature King of Show by the Long Island Rose Society in 2001, reflecting strong exhibition value. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Medium-height climber reaching approximately 180–280 cm high with 80–160 cm spread; combines trailing and bushy habits, forming a dense, glossy mid-green canopy with moderate prickles along the canes. |
| Flower morphology |
Bears medium-sized, double, rosette-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, typically produced in clusters; remontant character ensures a generous second flush, with flowering extending through the main summer period. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm orange-pink overall impression; buds peach-coral, opening peach-apricot with buttery-yellow outer petals, then fading to creamy, rosy-powdery tones; moderate colour retention, gradually softening rather than abruptly fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable scent with a fresh, fruity character; pleasant at close range along paths or seating areas, offering a classic rose fragrance suitable for intimate garden spaces without being overpowering. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, spherical, bright red rose hips around 8–13 mm diameter, adding subtle late-season interest without significantly reducing ornamental flower performance during the main bloom period. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA 6b; disease resistance moderate overall, with good black-spot resistance but only moderate tolerance to powdery mildew and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; medium maintenance, occasional pest and disease checks advised; ideal for pergolas, fences, façades and arches, spaced 140–240 cm apart depending on hedge, mass or solitary use. |
REGINES – orange-pink climbing rose – pharmaROSA® offers romantic repeat flowering, a manageable, medium-height climbing habit and long-lived own-root reliability; consider it where you value enduring structure with soft, cottage-style colour.
