Pure white petals with a barely perceptible buttery-cream tint at the centre. - climber, climbing rose - strong, pronounced-scented rose - sweetly spicy
– Vigorous climber for walls, pergolas, pillars.
– Pure white blooms with golden stamens.
– Strong, sweetly spicy fragrance in flower.
– Good heat and drought tolerance overall.
– Reliable remontant flowering with good self-cleaning.
– Special feature: ARS Gold Medal winner and Longwood Gardens Ten-Year Rose Trials “passed the test” rating.
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 £
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CITY OF YORK® – white climbing rose – Tantau
Bring a sense of balance to a compact urban front garden with CITY OF YORK®, a reliable white climber bred for effortless coverage of walls, arches and pergolas. Its semi‑double blooms offer easy pollinators access and release a strong, sweetly spicy fragrance, creating a calm, “girly” yet grown‑up atmosphere as you pass the front gate. This own‑root rose is designed for long‑term longevity, regenerating well after pruning and settling steadily into place as roots establish, shoots build up and by the third year you enjoy full ornamental effect. Particularly reassuring in exposed sites, it copes well with blustery, wet British weather and benefits from simple drainage tweaks on heavier clay soils. Its glossy green foliage is dense enough to dress railings or disguise a downpipe while remaining easy to manage, and in autumn the orange‑red hips add quiet seasonal interest for you and visiting birds.
City of York® with dense, glossy mid-green foliage
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
London terrace front wall or railings
Ideal where space is tight but height is available, this slim climber dresses brickwork, metal railings or bin stores with masses of white flowers and fragrance, without demanding intricate pruning, suiting the time‑pressed urban gardener
Rainwater‑friendly urban garden structure
Trained on a pergola beside permeable gravel or planting, it casts light shade while roots enjoy free‑draining soil, helping you make more of rainwater rather than paving over, a practical choice for the environmentally minded city homeowner
Beginner’s feature rose on a pergola
The clear, climbing habit and good self‑cleaning make it easy to understand and maintain, so you mainly tie in new growth and enjoy repeat flushes, making rose growing unintimidating for the curious first‑time gardener
Pollinator‑aware front garden screen
Semi‑double flowers with exposed stamens offer straightforward forage for bees while still looking refined, allowing you to combine visual softness with ecological value, attractive to the nature‑conscious balcony‑owner
Fragrant path or side‑return walkway
Planted along a narrow side passage and trained flat to the wall, the scented clusters create a sensory tunnel you simply brush past daily, enhancing everyday routines for the experience‑seeking home dweller
Long‑term vertical accent in family gardens
As an own‑root climber it matures steadily and comes back strongly after harder pruning, remaining true to type over decades if cared for routinely, reassuring for the investment‑minded property owner
Exposed, breezy or coastal‑influenced plots
Healthy foliage, firm growth and good heat tolerance help it cope where wind and rain can be persistent, so flowers and leaves remain presentable with modest care, valuable to the weather‑aware coastal gardener
Low‑maintenance seasonal interest backdrop
Medium disease resistance, self‑shedding blooms and decorative orange‑red hips provide an evolving backdrop with relatively few tasks, particularly if you mulch and water during dry spells, practical for the busy family gardener
Styling ideas
Romantic arch – Train CITY OF YORK® over a slim metal arch with lavender and nepeta at the base for a scented, bee‑pleasing entrance – ideal for homeowners softening a formal front path.
Elegant facade – Fan it against pale brick or painted render, underplanted with soft grasses and sage, to highlight the glossy white blooms – suited to design‑conscious terrace residents.
Cottage vertical – Pair with daylilies and low wormwood in a narrow border so the bright flowers play against silvery foliage – perfect for those favouring a relaxed cottage look in small gardens.
Balcony pillar – In a 50‑litre or larger container with peat‑free compost, spiral it up a slim obelisk to create height without clutter – helpful for renters wanting reversible structure.
Calm screen – Use it to cloak a simple pergola beside a sitting area, combining shade, fragrance and partial pollinator value – appealing to families seeking a tranquil outdoor corner.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
City of York® (registered as City of York), a large‑flowered climbing floribunda rose, exhibition‑grade climber commonly sold as a classic white climbing rose for walls and pergolas.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mathias Tantau, Rosen Tantau, Uetersen, Germany, from ‘Professor Gnau’ × ‘Dorothy Perkins’; bred 1939, introduced 1945, unregistered cultivar with long‑standing garden and show use.
Awards and recognition
American Rose Society Gold Medal 1950 and Longwood Gardens Ten‑Year Rose Trials “passed the test” rating, confirming durable ornamental value and performance across varied conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous climber reaching about 4.5–7.5 m high and 1.4–2.4 m wide, with dense, glossy mid‑green foliage, moderately thorny canes and a habit often used like a rambler on tall structures.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double, cup‑shaped clusters, around 13–25 petals per bloom, small flower size yet produced freely in trusses; remontant with abundant second flush and good self‑cleaning of spent flowers.
Colour data and phenology
Pure white petals with faint buttery‑cream centre; buds creamy‑white with greenish tinge; colour holds well with minimal fading, maintaining a glossy white display through successive flowering waves.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, sweetly spicy rose fragrance, noticeable along paths and seating areas, combining traditional rose notes with a warm, slightly clove‑like character appreciated in evening and still air.
Hip characteristics
Produces ellipsoidal orange‑red hips, around 10–14 mm in diameter, in moderate numbers, adding understated autumn interest and wildlife value when flowers are not all deadheaded.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); black spot resistant, medium for powdery mildew and rust, benefits from good air flow and basic monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on well‑drained soil with support; tolerates partial shade and heat but needs watering in prolonged drought; own‑root 2‑litre plants establish steadily and respond well to training and pruning.
CITY OF YORK® offers easy vertical coverage, strong fragrance and semi‑double, pollinator‑friendly flowers on a durable own‑root climber, making it a thoughtful long‑term choice for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CITY OF YORK® – white climbing rose - Tantau
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name is that of the city of York; it may refer to York in northern England or to York in the United States (Pennsylvania).
Pollinator Attraction:
Open, semi‑double flowers provide easy access to the stamens, and this flower form with exposed reproductive parts increases attractiveness to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers, it is considered partially pollinator-friendly.
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.
