Silky, pure cream-white base colour, with a whisper of pinkish tint along the edges of the outer petals. - climber, climbing rose - mild, restrained scented rose - subtle, delicately sweet fragrance
– Award-winning climber with proven garden merit.
– Abundant, very double cream-white blooms.
– Mild, delicately sweet fragrance in flower.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Special feature: Exceptionally hardy climber, bred for cold northern climates and tough winters.
Long-term presence – Supports local wildlife
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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ALASKA® – cream-white climbing rose - Kordes
The climbing rose Alaska® brings a sense of balance and calm to compact London front gardens and small family plots, with large, creamy-white blooms that repeat generously from early summer into autumn on manageable, upright canes. Its reliable flowering makes it easy to enjoy as a graceful vertical accent over a gate, fence or arch without demanding complicated pruning, while its proven hardiness shrugs off typical UK winters and brisk coastal winds. As an own-root rose it settles in for a long life, quietly rebuilding from the base if stems are damaged and keeping its shape and display steady over the years with minimal intervention. In heavier urban soils you simply need to give it a well-prepared planting hole so it copes confidently with wet spells and improved drainage on heavy clay after prolonged rain, leaving you free to enjoy the soft colour shifts from ivory bud to pearly white bloom. Over time Alaska® rewards patient, low-effort care: in the first year its roots establish, in the second the shoots build up, and by the third season you can expect full ornamental value and a mature, curtain-like display of roses.
ALASKA® Klettermaxe® with slightly glossy, medium-green foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small London front garden climber
Alaska® is ideal for a narrow front garden where space is limited but vertical surfaces are available, giving a refined, creamy-white screen on railings or a short trellis without overwhelming the façade, well suited to the time-poor urban homeowner seeking easy-care.
Family pergola or arch rose
Its medium-height climbing habit and very double, clustered flowers make a romantic choice for a pergola or arch, creating a sheltered, fragrant walkway that is safe and reliable over many years thanks to the long-lived stability of its own-root growth, perfect for families desiring longevity.
Rainwater-conscious terrace or patio pot
Planted in a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Alaska® works well in rainwater-fed urban spaces, coping steadily when downpours run off roofs and patios, and managing the typical British pattern of showers and occasional dry spells for balcony gardeners who prioritise sustainability.
Cream-white feature on heavy clay
Given a well-prepared planting hole, this climber establishes reliably even on heavier clay, its structured roots helping it handle wet winters while still delivering elegant, pearly blooms that lighten dense boundaries, attractive to householders contending with dense soil who appreciate robustness.
Wind-exposed coastal fence
The combination of strong canes and dependable hardiness allows Alaska® to perform on breezier, more exposed boundaries, where many roses struggle, offering a calm pale backdrop that remains steady in coastal gusts and damp air for gardeners needing resilience.
Romantic “girly” entrance with pastels
Its soft cream-white flowers, lightly flushed in pink, harmonise beautifully with pastel verbena, gypsophila or iris, giving a gentle, feminine entrance that feels polished rather than fussy, ideal for front-garden stylists who enjoy elegance.
Cut flowers from a compact climber
The high-centred, very double blooms resemble traditional cut roses and last well in the vase, allowing you to harvest stems from a modestly sized climber rather than a sprawling rambler, appealing to home florists who value versatility.
Wildlife-aware ornamental planting
While its full flowers are mainly ornamental rather than pollinator-focused, the structure and foliage offer perching and shelter, and occasional small hips appear, fitting into mixed schemes that balance beauty with habitat for those gardening with gentle conscience.
Styling ideas
Front-Door Frame – Train Alaska® over a slim arch set just inside a terraced-house gate, underplant with lavender and soft grasses for movement and scent – for urban homeowners wanting a quietly romantic welcome.
Pastel Screen – Grow along a low boundary fence with Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ and gypsophila to create a light, “girly” veil of blooms – for those softening hard front-garden lines without high maintenance.
Courtyard Column – Spiral Alaska® up a sturdy obelisk in a 50-litre pot, with trailing nepeta at the base to cool the roots and attract bees nearby – for balcony and patio gardeners seeking vertical impact in limited space.
Family Pergola – Plant at the posts of a small seating pergola, pairing with sage and low ornamental grasses to keep the look airy – for families who want a long-lived, calm corner for evening unwinding.
Elegant Fence – Space plants along a sunny fence at 1.5 m intervals to form a soft cream-white backdrop for perennials in pinks and blues – for hobby gardeners designing a balanced, timeless garden palette.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Large-flowered climbing rose, Collection Klettermaxe®, registered as KORjoslio, traded as Alaska® Klettermaxe®; approved ARS exhibition name ‘Future’, commercial climber type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (W. Kordes & Sons, Germany) from ‘Moonlight’ × unnamed seedling; bred 2005, introduced 2014 with EU PBR and later US plant patent protection.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated climber with major awards including Bagatelle Certificat de Mérite (2014), multiple Gold Medals, and Best Climber titles at La Tacita (2016) and Belfast (2018).
Growth and structural characteristics
Medium-vigorous climber reaching about 180–280 cm in height and 80–160 cm spread, with moderately dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate thorniness, suited to walls, arches and pergolas.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, high-centred blooms with 40+ petals borne mainly in clusters; strong remontant habit with an abundant second flush, flowers typically 2.75–3.95 inches in diameter on well-grown plants.
Colour data and phenology
Cream-white blooms with subtle pink veiling on bud edges; colour holds very well with minimal fading, moving from buttery-centred cream to uniform pearly white; RHS 155C outer and 155D inner petal tones.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is mild and delicately sweet, offering a discreet background scent rather than a powerful perfume, making it suitable near seating or windows where a restrained, non-overpowering aroma is preferred.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is usually sparse due to very double blooms; when present, hips are small, spherical, approximately 7–11 mm in diameter, and mature to an attractive orange-red that adds discreet late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness to around −21 to −18 °C; tolerates heat and moderate drought well; disease resistance is medium, with occasional protection advisable against black spot, mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with free-draining soil; medium maintenance, including some deadheading and training; spacing 140–240 cm depending on use, planting density about 0.4–0.5 plants/m² for structural coverage.
Alaska® Klettermaxe® KORjoslio offers reliable repeat flowering, proven winter hardiness and a long-lived own-root framework that suits small family gardens and thoughtful urban spaces, making it a considered choice for your next climbing rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ALASKA® – cream-white climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name "Alaska" refers to the northernmost US state, and it signifies the cultivar's excellent winter hardiness and cold tolerance.
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Certificat de Mérite (2014); Kortrijk / Courtrai – Gold Medal (2014); La Tacita – Gold Medal, Best Climber (2016); Lyon – 1st Prize (2016); Baden bei Wien – 1st Prize (2017); Belfast – Best Climber (2018)
Pollinator Attraction:
The double flower form, with the stamens largely concealed and difficult to access, makes it less attractive to pollinators compared with simple or semi‑double forms.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers hide the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rosehip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, orange-red hips 7–11 mm in diameter 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
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