SCENT FROM HEAVEN – orange climbing rose (climber) – Warner
Let an inviting, storybook arch of SCENT FROM HEAVEN lead you from patio to garden, its richly perfumed, semi-double blooms creating an intimate, romantic corner that feels made for afternoon tea beneath an arbour. This vigorous climber clothes arches, pergolas and walls with glossy, dark foliage and glowing peach-orange flowers, offering an elegant, long-lived feature that fits beautifully into a “girly” English cottage-style planting. Supplied as a practical, own-root rose in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre container, it is easy to handle, simple to plant and designed to establish reliably even where soils are heavy, provided you give it sensible drainage in raised beds or improved borders to cope with wetter, cooler spells. As an own-root plant it ages gracefully, can regenerate from its base after hard pruning, and holds its ornamental value over many years, while a generously remontant second flush keeps colour and fragrance returning through the season to complete the cosy, romantic atmosphere. Over time, its climbing framework settles into the garden picture, becoming a permanent, scented backdrop for family life, relaxed gatherings and quiet evening moments, especially when combined with traditional shrubs and perennials for layered charm and all-round interest.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Arches and arbours for afternoon tea seating |
Ideal for training over metal or wooden arches to create a fragrant tunnel or arbour, with flowers at head height and above. The semi-double blooms release a strong, fruity perfume that enhances cosy seating spots for those who love romantic cottage style gardeners |
| Pergolas and patio frames in small to medium gardens |
Its climbing habit and moderate flower size suit narrower pergolas, giving vertical colour and shade without overwhelming the space. The dense foliage provides a sense of enclosure that works well in average-sized family gardens for homeowners seeking a traditional look homeowners |
| Sunny house walls and sheltered fences |
Well suited to training along wires on warm walls or sturdy fences, where the heat enhances both colour and fragrance. The repeated flowering gives a long season of interest, while own-root growth supports a long lifespan for busy urban garden owners wanting reliability beginners |
| Feature climber in a cottage-style mixed border |
Use as a vertical accent rising behind lavender, hardy geraniums or shrubby cinquefoil for a “girly”, English countryside look. The warm peach-orange tones blend softly with pastels and creams, creating a storybook focal point for lovers of romantic cottage style romantics |
| Screening and soft partitioning in family gardens |
Trained between posts or over a light framework, it forms a semi-transparent screen that separates play areas from quiet corners. The combination of foliage density and floral display offers privacy with charm for families wanting practical yet pretty garden structure families |
| Large containers near doors and seating |
In a very large container of at least 40–50 litres, it can be grown by entrances or on roof terraces, provided watering and feeding are regular. This gives access to its intense fragrance at close quarters for busy urban garden owners seeking high impact in limited space town-dwellers |
| Trained over rustic kitchen-garden gateways |
Arch it above paths leading into a kitchen or cutting garden, where its colour harmonises with herbs and vegetables. Semi-double flowers offer moderate pollinator interest, complementing a productive plot for those with a rural kitchen garden and traditional tastes cook-gardeners |
| Raised beds and improved borders in challenging soils |
Best results come where heavy or compacted ground is improved or raised, helping roots establish and anchor well even under cool, damp spells and blustery weather near exposed sites. Own-root resilience supports recovery after pruning for hobby gardeners wanting dependable growth hobbyists |
Styling ideas
- Perfumed-porch arch – Train SCENT FROM HEAVEN over a narrow arch by the front gate with underplanting of lavender and catmint to echo its fragrance – ideal for homeowners who want a welcoming, cottage-style entrance.
- Tea-garden pergola – Cover a simple timber pergola above a bistro set, blending with pale foxgloves and soft pink roses for a romantic tea corner – suited to romantics seeking a storybook afternoon-tea atmosphere.
- Copper-peach cottage wall – On a sunny brick wall, combine it with shrubby cinquefoil and cream climbers for layered orange, peach and white – perfect for those who enjoy traditional English village-garden character.
- Kitchen-garden gateway – Arch it over the entrance to a potager, with herbs and runner beans beneath for a productive yet pretty threshold – great for cook-gardeners who like roses mingling with fruit and vegetables.
- Urban balcony feature – In a 50‑litre container with a slim obelisk, pair it with dwarf hydrangeas and soft grasses – a good choice for busy urban gardeners wanting vertical colour and scent in compact spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing Hybrid Tea rose registered as CHEwbabaluv, marketed as Scent From Heaven Climbing rose CHEwbabaluv; large-flowered exhibition climber suited to pergolas, arches and trained wall features. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Christopher H. Warner, United Kingdom, from ‘Alfresco’ × ‘Gardeners Glory’; introduced in England in 2016, with EU registration in 2012, distributed initially by Cants of Colchester Ltd. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds Rose of the Year (UK) 2017, a Fragrance Prize from the Paris International Rose Trials, and a Certificate of Merit from the former Royal National Rose Society Trials for performance and scent. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong climbing habit reaching about 225–375 cm high and 150–250 cm wide, densely thorned shoots, carrying dark green, glossy foliage that provides a well-covered framework once established on supports. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, medium sized at roughly 1.5–2.75 inches, borne mainly in clusters; remontant, with a reliable second flush that extends seasonal ornamental effect. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm peachy-orange blooms, deeper and copper-tinged in the centre (RHS 32B–33A), opening from salmon-peach buds and gradually lightening in strong sun; colour remains richer and more vivid in cooler conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, far-reaching fragrance with a slightly sweet, fruity character; semi-double flowers with partially accessible stamens offer moderate pollinator appeal in addition to their ornamental and sensory value. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderate quantities of small, ellipsoidal hips, about 9–15 mm wide, coloured orange-red (RHS N34A), contributing a touch of late-season interest where spent flowers are not fully deadheaded. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; Swedish Zone 3; USDA 6b); health needs monitoring as it is very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so regular protection is advisable. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best on sunny, sheltered supports with fertile, well-drained soil; plant about 140 cm apart in rows, or 220 cm as specimens, and maintain with regular feeding, watering and disease prevention measures. |
SCENT FROM HEAVEN Climbing rose CHEwbabaluv offers intense fragrance, romantic vertical colour and long-lived structure on its own roots, making it a refined choice if you wish to anchor a cosy, cottage-style corner for years to come.
