Climbing and rambling roses

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Gloriana

Climbing rose

CHEwpope – Christopher H. Warner

Vivid mauve shade with a subtle crimson undertone. - climbing rose, climbing rose - mild, subtly scented rose - soft, rosy character

– Compact miniature climber for fences and walls
– Elegant mauve blooms with silvery-pink tints
Resistant to black spot, mildew and rust
Remontant, with abundant repeat flowering
– Mild, softly rosy fragrance adds charm
Special feature: Awarded Breeders’ Choice and Certificate of Merit for reliable, stylish garden performance.
With real photographs – Sophisticated garden style
Gloriana
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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Gloriana Climbing rose CHEwpope

Elegant mauve clusters, a compact climbing habit and glossy foliage make Gloriana an easy choice when you want a refined rose that works hard without fuss. Bred in Britain for reliable resistant performance, it copes well with cool summers and damp spells, anchoring itself steadily even where drainage is challenging in heavier garden soils. The mild, rosy fragrance and continuous remontant flowering bring colour from early summer into autumn, while its own‑root strength supports a long, stable life in the garden. Ideal for modest trellises, arches or house walls, it offers versatile use in small family gardens and suits busy gardeners who prefer simple routines over complex pruning.


Freshly opened mauve flowers of Gloriana climbing rose.
Closed bud of Gloriana, showing a dark purplish-pink tone with a crimson tip.

Usage options

Target areaReasoning
Front-garden house wall or fence Its moderate climbing height suits the typical two-storey house wall, giving a vertical veil of mauve‑crimson clusters without overwhelming the façade. Reliable repeat flowering keeps the entrance smart with little specialist care, ideal for time‑pressed homeowners.
Small pergola or arch in a family garden The compact, well-foliaged framework clothes a light pergola or arch without creating an unmanageable tangle, and the semi-double blooms offer soft scent at head height. Low maintenance needs make it particularly attractive where garden time is limited for beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border backdrop Its refined mauve shades blend beautifully with perennials such as echinacea and artemisia, giving a romantic cottage feel without demanding complex pruning or spraying. Own-root growth supports long-term structure that gradually matures alongside other plantings, reassuring hobby-gardeners.
Compact trellis on patio or balcony On a slim trellis or obelisk in a large 40–50 litre container, its dense foliage and modest spread create a vertical accent that remains tidy. Regular but simple watering and feeding are usually enough to maintain flowers, suiting busy urban-gardeners.
Partially shaded side passage or courtyard Because it tolerates partial shade, it performs where many roses sulk, brightening side returns or courtyards that only receive sun for part of the day. This flexibility widens the planting options available to space-conscious town-dwellers.
Low-intervention family play garden boundary Placed along a boundary, its good disease resistance and modest care needs mean fewer sprays and less time spent on problem solving, while the moderate prickliness discourages trampling without being excessively aggressive, appreciated by safety-aware parents.
Long-term structure in a classic rose scheme As an own‑root climber, it builds a durable framework that can be refreshed by pruning over many seasons, rather than relying on grafted union life. This underpins a long-lived design that matures steadily, reassuring forward‑planning gardeners.
Rain-exposed or wind-touched coastal garden corner Selected for sound health, it maintains foliage and flowering well even in wetter, breezier conditions where fungal pressure and exposure can test many roses, supporting dependable cover and colour for practical-minded coastal-residents.

Styling ideas

  • Cottage Archway – train over a simple metal arch, underplant with echinacea and dwarf artemisia for a soft mauve-and-cream palette – ideal for lovers of romantic cottage entrances.
  • Smart Front Fence – fan-train along a low timber or metal fence, keeping growth neat and compact for a well-kept street view – suited to homeowners who value kerb appeal.
  • Patio Obelisk – plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with an obelisk, adding trailing thyme at the base – perfect for balcony or courtyard gardeners wanting vertical interest.
  • Family Pergola – allow stems to weave lightly over a sitting-area pergola, combining with globe holly in nearby beds for evergreen structure – good for families using the garden for relaxation.
  • Refined Mixed Border – place at the back of a border with ornamental grasses and pale perennials so the mauve flowers read as gentle highlights – for design-conscious gardeners seeking a sophisticated look.

Technical cultivar profile
ParameterData
Name and registration Miniature climbing rose, registered as CHEwpope, traded as Gloriana Climbing rose CHEwpope, ARS exhibition name Gloriana 97; exhibition miniature climbing rose classification.
Origin and breeding Bred by Christopher H. Warner (UK) from ‘Laura Ford’ × ‘Big Purple’; raised 1996, registered and introduced in 1997 by Warner’s Roses Ltd., Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom.
Awards and recognition Recognised with UK Breeders’ Choice 1998 and New Zealand National Rose Trials Certificate of Merit 1999, confirming good garden performance and aesthetic value in varied climates.
Growth and structural characteristics Climbing habit reaching about 200–320 cm high and 90–160 cm spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a compact, well-clothed framework on supports.
Flower morphology Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, borne mainly in clusters on short laterals; small flower size around 0.5–1.5 inches, with reliable remontant repeat throughout the season.
Colour data and phenology Vivid mauve with crimson undertone; buds dark purplish-pink, opening bright mauve, ageing to mid crimson-mauve, then rosy-lilac with silvery-pink tints; good colour retention before final fading.
Fragrance and aroma Mild, soft rosy fragrance that gently perfumes close seating areas without becoming overpowering; best appreciated on warm, still days and at close quarters near doors, paths or terraces.
Hip characteristics Produces moderate numbers of small, ellipsoidal hips around 10–14 mm diameter, orange-red RHS 40A, which add late-season interest and potential wildlife value if old flowers are not deadheaded.
Resistance and winter hardiness Good overall disease resistance, showing resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, roughly comparable to USDA Zone 6b.
Horticultural recommendations Suited to walls, fences, pergolas, obelisks and large containers; plant about 140–250 cm apart; tolerates partial shade; generally low maintenance with simple pruning and standard feeding regimes.

Gloriana Climbing rose CHEwpope offers compact climbing growth, healthy mauve bloom displays and dependable repeat flowering, with own-root longevity for relaxed gardeners who would appreciate a graceful, low-fuss rose to grow on with them.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: GLORIANA – mauve climbing rose - Warner
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:30.08.2025
Item Number: [767] 40-067 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word 'Gloriana' was Queen Elizabeth I of England's literary epithet; it means "glorious".
Cultivar Synonym: Gloriana 97; Sugar Plum
Current Trade Name: Gloriana Climbing rose CHEwpope
Rose Group: Miniature, Climber
Commercial Type: climbing rose, climbing rose
Commercial Group: Climbing rose
Exhibition Category: exhibition miniature climbing rose
Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Warner’s Roses Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Breeder: Christopher H. Warner
Breeding Company / Institution: Warner’s Roses Ltd. (Newport, Shropshire, UK)
Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1996
Parentage: ‘Laura Ford’ × ‘Big Purple’

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: UK – Breeders’ Choice (1998); New Zealand – Certificate of Merit (National Rose Trials) (1999)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 6.6-10.5ft (200-320 cm)
Spread: 3-5.2ft (90-160 cm)
Growth Habit: climbing
Foliage: The cultivar has dense foliage; the leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25
Flower Fullness: semi-double
Flower Shape: cup-shaped
Flower Size: S (0,5-1,5 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered
Colour Code: ARS code: mp RHS code: 67A (outer), 68B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It is remontant and produces a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: mauve
Flower Colour Description: Vivid mauve shade with a subtle crimson undertone.
Closed Bud: Dark purplish-pink, deepening to crimson at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower: Bright mauve outer petals with slightly paler inner petals.
Full Bloom: Mid-toned crimson-mauve, with the inner petals showing a paler rosy veil.
Before Fading: Fading rose-lilac, with silvery-pink shades in places.
Colour Fading Description: During opening the vivid mauve–crimson hue fades to a mid‑tone, then to rosy‑lilac, and shortly before fading in places takes on a silvery‑pink tint.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, subtly scented rose
Fragrance Character: soft, rosy character
Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals are moderately attractive to pollinators, as the semi-double form and the accessibility of the stamens influence their level of appeal.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Semi-double (13–25 petalled) flowers moderately attract pollinators, therefore partially pollinator-friendly.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: ellipsoidal
Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)
Hip Comment: Produced in moderate quantities, 10–14 mm in diameter, ellipsoidal, orange‑red (RHS 40A) rose hips.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 150 cm, for hedging 140 cm, as a solitary specimen 250 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 0,4 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 0,5 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.
Primary Uses: fence, wall, pergola, obelisk, container

Comments

Strengths: With real photographs – Sophisticated garden style
Companion Plants: Ilex crenata - globe serrated-leaf holly
Echinacea 'Delicious Nougat' - Coneflower
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' - dwarf ornamental artemisia
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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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