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– XL rosette blooms in soft peachy pink.
– Strongly remontant with abundant repeat flush.
– Reliable climbing habit for arches and walls.
– Good heat tolerance and winter hardiness.
– Awarded Gold Medal at Baden‑Baden trials.
– Special feature: Romantic colour play from pastel pink to creamy tones as flowers mature.
Streamlined forms – Soil-friendly approach
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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ROSE DE TOLBIAC® – pink climbing rose – Kordes
In a compact London front garden or small family plot, Rose de Tolbiac® offers softly cupped, pastel rosettes that lend a sense of balance and quiet elegance to walls, fences and arches. Bred by Kordes, this large-flowered climber forms moderately dense, dark green foliage that sets off the creamy pink blooms, while its own-root form supports a long, steady life with dependable structure. Once planted into improved soil with good drainage on heavier ground, it responds with strong, upright growth and repeat flowering from early summer well into autumn, creating a composed pathway effect beside steps, railings or terraced-house façades. Over time, its framework strengthens and thickens, supporting season-after-season flowering with only moderate maintenance, as you guide and tie the canes to your chosen support. Ideal for those who want a romantic climber without intricate pruning demands, it works as a focal accent above a low hedge, in a rainwater-conscious front garden or combined with drought-tolerant perennials below. Year by year, the own-root plant settles in, from building roots, through bolder shoots, to full ornamental impact by the third season, so you can rely on its gentle presence and long-lived structure to frame your home with sustainable charm.
Freshly opened bloom of Rose de Tolbiac®
Rose de Tolbiac® with very full, rosette-shaped blooms.
Rose de Tolbiac® has moderately dense, dark green foliage with a slightly glossy finish.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden house wall or railings
Climbs to around 1.8–2.8 m, ideal for greening a typical terraced-house frontage without overwhelming the space. Train against a wall or railings to soften brickwork and provide long-season flower cover for time-pressed city gardeners who value gentle elegance.
Rose arch or pergola entrance
Very full, XL rosette blooms in soft pink and peach create a welcoming, romantic passageway when trained over an arch or slim pergola. Its repeat-flowering habit provides colour from early summer to autumn for home-owners who like a classic, structured pathway.
Small family garden seating area
The climbing habit and moderate spread allow you to lift colour up and away from play or seating space, leaving ground area free. Guided along wires or a trellis, it frames patios and family corners with pastel rosettes for those seeking calm garden balance.
Rainwater-conscious front border
Planted with good soil preparation and drainage, it copes reliably with wetter spells yet appreciates collected rainwater in drier periods, making it well suited to sustainable, low-lawn front gardens that still want long-lived vertical structure.
Climbing hedge on a narrow boundary
Recommended planting distances allow you to form a loose, flowering screen along fences without complex clipping. Own-root plants build a durable framework that regenerates well after hard pruning, suiting busy households wanting dependable boundary presence.
Mixed border with pastel perennials
The softly fading pink-to-cream flowers pair beautifully with airy companions such as Gaillardia, lady’s mantle or Crocosmia, giving layered colour through summer and autumn for gardeners who enjoy coordinated, gently romantic charm.
Partially shaded side passage
Tolerates partial shade, so it can brighten side-return paths or north-east aspects where many roses struggle. The dark green foliage and pale blooms lift dimmer corners for urban owners wanting reliable coverage without demanding sun-drenched conditions.
Large container on balcony or paved courtyard
Can be grown in a 40–50 litre or larger container with a sturdy obelisk or trellis, giving vertical interest where soil is limited and allowing easy watering with harvested rainwater for beginners seeking manageable yet rewarding flowering.
Styling ideas
Romantic Archway – Train over a slim metal arch with underplanting of Alchemilla mollis and soft grasses to create a welcoming, cottage-style entrance – ideal for small-family front gardens.
Pastel Pergola – Pair along a pergola with lavender and nepeta to echo its pink-peach tones and extend seasonal interest – suited to homeowners wanting a calm evening seating area.
Curtain Wall – Use wires across a brick wall and combine with Crocosmia and Gaillardia below for a warm, sunset palette – perfect for urban gardeners turning bare walls into features.
Gentle Screen – Plant in a row along a fence at recommended spacing to form a soft, flowering screen with room for children’s play in front – for families needing privacy without heaviness.
Container Column – Grow a single plant in a 50-litre pot with a slim obelisk, adding thyme and sage around the base – suited to balcony or courtyard owners who prefer portable structure.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Rose de Tolbiac® Klettermaxe®, registered as KORcaseipp, a large-flowered climbing rose from the Klettermaxe® collection, also exhibited under the ARS approved exhibition name Rose de Tolbiac.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Germany in 1998 by Tim-Hermann Kordes from cross ‘KORkinteral’ × ‘KORpastato’, registered 2014 and introduced after 2014 by W. Kordes’ Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG.
Awards and recognition
Honoured with a Gold Medal and the City of Zweibrücken Award at the Baden-Baden International New Rose Competition 2013, reflecting strong garden performance and ornamental value in trial conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Climbing habit reaching about 1.8–2.8 m high with 60–100 cm spread, moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage (RHS 139A) and moderate prickliness, forming a trainable, upright framework.
Flower morphology
Very full, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, classified XL from around 3.5 inches across, borne mainly singly on stems, strongly remontant with abundant repeat flowering after the first flush.
Colour data and phenology
Soft pastel pink with peach undertones; buds powder pink, opening to light pink outer petals (RHS 65C) and warmer centres (RHS 24C), fading through silky pink to near cream, particularly faster in strong sunlight.
Fragrance and aroma
Light rose-scented character with very weak fragrance, generally only noticeable close-up in still, warm conditions; chosen primarily for its visual effect and bloom form rather than for strong scent.
Hip characteristics
Very double flowers limit hip set; occasionally forms spherical, greyish-lilac to greyish-purple hips (around RHS 183A), approximately 20–30 mm in diameter, offering modest late-season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −21 °C (USDA 6a, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); black spot resistant, with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust, appreciating regular watering and basic preventative care.
Horticultural recommendations
Use on arches, pergolas, fences and walls; plant 70–140 cm apart depending on effect, allow 1.6–1.8 plants/m² in groups, in well-drained soil, with occasional plant protection and support training as it matures.
ROSE DE TOLBIAC® offers romantic repeat flowering, space-saving vertical structure and long-lived own-root reliability for walls, arches or containers, making it a thoughtful choice if you are planning a refined, low-fuss climbing feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ROSE DE TOLBIAC® – pink climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The word "Tolbiac" is the Roman-era name of the town of Zülpich, and the cultivar was given this name in honour of the 2014 Zülpich Garden Exhibition.
Closed Bud:
The outer surface is powder pink with a slight peach-pink tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
The petals are pastel pink with a warm peach tone in the centre.
Full Bloom:
The outer petals are light pink, the inner surface displaying a soft peach-pink play of light.
Before Fading:
The silky pink fades to an almost creamy shade.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the pastel pink–peach tones gradually fade, becoming almost cream-coloured before the flower finishes; fading accelerates in strong sunlight.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double, globose blooms make nectar and pollen poorly accessible to pollinators, so the variety is only weakly attractive; bloom form (simple/semi‑double/double) and stamen accessibility strongly influence pollinator attraction.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally it may produce globular, greyish‑purple (RHS 183A) rose hips 20–30 mm in diameter.
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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