On a vivid mallow-pink ground, irregular cream and ivory stripes appear. - climbing rose, climbing rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - pleasantly sweet aroma
– Striking pink‑cream stripes with vivid contrasts.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant clusters.
– Medium, pleasantly sweet fragrance in bloom.
– Vigorous climber ideal for fences and arbours.
– Pollinator‑friendly, open, bee‑attracting flowers.
– Special feature: Premium gold cultivar quality for demanding rose collectors.
Natural renewal – Pollinator-friendly approach
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,20 £
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WEKrosopela – pink‑cream climbing rose for romantic arbours
With its softly striped pink‑and‑cream flowers and graceful climbing habit, WEKrosopela lends a genuinely storybook feel to pergolas, fences and arches while coping reliably with coastal breezes and unsettled British weather. This large‑flowered climber repeats with generous, abundant flushes, so you can sit down to afternoon tea beneath a veil of colour from early summer onwards. Semi‑double, open blooms offer pollinators easy access to pollen, and a medium, pleasantly sweet fragrance drifts around family seating areas without being overpowering. Own‑root plants establish calmly and live for years, steadily building a stable, enduring framework that can be pruned lightly or harder to suit your space. In typical home gardens with heavier soil, it settles in well given basic drainage, then develops from roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and full ornamental presence by the third for a truly romantic cottage‑garden display.
Candy Land climbing rose at full bloom, showing pink flowers with cream stripes.
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals and an open centre.
Candy Land shows semi-double, open flowers with 13–25 petals and a visible centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Family pergola or arbour near a seating area
WEKrosopela’s repeat-flowering habit and sweet, medium-strength scent suit a pergola or arbour where you spend time, giving colour and fragrance across the summer with only moderate pruning and feeding – ideal for the busy homeowner
Romantic cottage-style fence or boundary
The tall, flexible canes and dense mid-green foliage clothe fences attractively, turning plain boundaries into a soft, traditional backdrop while its own-root vigour helps it recover well if stems are ever damaged – ideal for the traditional garden lover
Arched walkway or garden entrance
Its climbing habit and cupped, striped flowers frame paths and gateways beautifully; trained over an arch, it creates a storybook welcome that matures year by year with minimal complicated care – ideal for the cottage-garden enthusiast
Mixed cottage border with sturdy support
Medium maintenance needs and reliable repeat flowering make it a good choice behind perennials and shrubs; given simple support and occasional deadheading, it brings height and softness without demanding expert skills – ideal for the beginner gardener
Sunny wall or house façade
Trained against a sunny wall, its pink-cream stripes show clearly from a distance; the own-root base gives long-term anchoring, important where wind channels along houses and patios – ideal for the urban terrace owner
Large container or half-barrel (40–50 litres minimum)
In a generously sized container with good drainage, WEKrosopela can be grown on balconies or paved gardens; its manageable maintenance and repeat blooms make vertical colour possible where borders are limited – ideal for the small-garden resident
Family play garden with wildlife interest
Semi-double flowers with exposed stamens attract bees, adding movement and informal charm; because the plant renews well from its own roots, it tolerates the odd broken stem from play without losing its shape – ideal for the family with children
Exposed corner or coastal-style planting
Its climbing structure and secure own-root anchoring cope well with stronger winds, provided the soil is reasonably drained, making it suitable for more exposed spots where a freestanding shrub might rock or lean – ideal for the practical planner
Styling ideas
Cottage Archway – Train WEKrosopela over a metal arch with lavender and catmint at the base to echo its sweet scent and soften the uprights – perfect for lovers of romantic front-garden entrances.
Tea Pergola – Cover a simple wooden pergola above a seating area, underplanting with scented herbs and pastel foxgloves for long, fragrant afternoons outdoors – ideal for those who enjoy unhurried weekend garden use.
Striped Backdrop – Use its pink-cream stripes along a sunny fence behind a kitchen garden, with espalier fruit and sweet peas, to link productive beds to ornamental borders – suited to cottage-plot owners.
Wildlife Corner – Combine this bee-attracting climber with late-flowering anemones and ornamental grasses on a sturdy trellis to create a softly moving, wildlife-friendly nook – appealing to nature-focused families.
Patio Showpiece – Plant in a 50-litre half-barrel with a rustic obelisk, adding low evergreen groundcovers around the base to keep roots shaded and the container attractive in winter – ideal for compact patio spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose WEKrosopela, large-flowered climber; registered cultivar name WEKrosopela, marketed as Candy Land in some regions, exhibition climbing rose type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Thomas F. Carruth (Weeks), USA, 2006; parentage ‘Rosy Outlook’ × ‘Pretty Lady’; registered 2008 and introduced after 2008 through Weeks Roses.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous climbing habit, around 240–360 cm high and 160–260 cm wide; dense, glossy mid-green foliage, moderately thorny canes; forms a stable, trainable framework over supports.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped, flat-opening blooms with 13–25 petals; medium-sized clusters; remontant with good second flush; some spent blooms persist and may need light deadheading.
Colour data and phenology
Pink-cream striped flowers; deep carmine buds with cream tips open to vivid mallow-pink petals streaked cream, softening to pastel pink and off-white before fading, stripes remaining visible.
Fragrance and aroma
Pleasantly sweet, noticeable fragrance of medium intensity; suitable for seating areas where a clear scent is desired without becoming overpowering during warm, still weather.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip formation limited due to semi-double form; occasional small ellipsoid orange-red hips, around 10–14 mm diameter, may appear late season but usually not ornamental features.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium disease resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; moderate heat and drought tolerance with watering in dry spells; hardy to about –21 to –18 °C, RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with reasonable drainage; plant 175–320 cm apart depending on use; suitable for walls, pergolas, fences and arbours, and for cutting; maintenance medium with basic plant protection.
WEKrosopela combines repeat flowering, romantic pink-cream striped blooms and a dependable climbing habit with the long-lived, regenerating convenience of an own-root rose, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed cottage-style family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WEKROSOPELA – pink-cream climbing rose - Carruth
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Deep carmine pink with pale cream striping at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Intense pink ground-colour petals are streaked with yellowish-cream stripes.
Full Bloom:
The pink lightens slightly, with the cream-coloured stripes visible in sharp contrast.
Before Fading:
The pink fades, softening to pastel pink and off-white tones.
Colour Fading Description:
The intense pink lightens slightly at full bloom, then fades to pastel pink and off-white tones before fading completely; the cream‑coloured stripes remain clearly visible throughout.
Pollinator Attraction:
The semi-double flowers open flat; flower form (simple/semi-double/double) and pollen accessibility make them particularly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double, open-centred flowers with easily accessible stamens attract bees, making it pollinator-friendly.
Hip Comment:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally an ellipsoid, orange-red rose hip 10–14 mm in diameter may appear.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
