Pure, uniform snow-white, sometimes with a faint creamy tone in the centre. - climber, climbing rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh character
– Pure snow-white blooms with pearly sheen.
– Elegant, double flowers in classic cut-rose form.
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush.
– Hardy climber for walls, arbours and pergolas.
– Medium disease resistance, suitable for gardens.
– Special feature: Mild, fresh fragrance softens its pure white form, ideal near seating areas.
Continuous availability – In harmony with the environment
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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Ilse Krohn Superior® climbing rose – snow-white Hybrid Kordesii climber
Perfect for classic British front gardens, Ilse Krohn Superior® offers elegant clusters of snow-white blooms on a healthy, dark green backdrop, ideal for walls, arches and cottage-style schemes. This own-root climber builds a long-lived, reliable framework that copes well with breezy, damp conditions and typical British weather, forming a dense screen over time with medium care needs. Its remontant flowering brings a generous second flush, while the mild, fresh fragrance stays pleasantly subtle near paths and seating. Over the first seasons roots establish, then shoots extend, before full ornamental value develops by the third year, giving you confidence that it will settle and mature gracefully. Suitable for partial shade, it maintains colour purity without pinking or fading, and its medium vigour allows controlled training on pergolas, arbours or house walls. For those seeking a dependable, snow-white climber to anchor a family garden, this variety offers lasting structure with straightforward, repeatable care.
Dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage of Ilse Krohn Superior®.
Ilse Krohn Superior® climbing rose supplied as a 2-litre potted plant.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden wall or house façade
Medium-vigorous growth reaches 2,5–3,8 m, ideal for greening a façade without becoming unmanageable in an average front garden. Trained on wires or trellis, it creates a permanent vertical structure from an own-root base that regenerates well after pruning or weather damage, supporting beginners.
Pergola or arbour in a family garden
The dense foliage and clustered double flowers form an elegant overhead canopy, providing filtered shade and privacy without becoming too heavy for typical pergola structures. Medium maintenance suits seasonal care, while the own-root habit helps the plant rebuild evenly from the base, reassuring homeowners.
Cottage-style mixed border backdrop
Pure snow-white blooms with very good colour retention act as a calm backdrop to perennials and cottage favourites, staying white even in strong sun with only slight edge browning. This stable colour palette supports long-term border planning and avoids clashing tones, pleasing aesthetes.
Entrance arch or gate feature
Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush keeps entrance structures welcoming through the main season, rather than peaking once and fading. Regular deadheading and light pruning encourage repeat display, while a well-anchored own-root system helps it stand up to exposed entry points for visitors.
Near paths, patios and seating areas
The mild, fresh fragrance provides a gentle scent without overwhelming small spaces, ideal for narrow side paths or compact terraces. Flowers are visually prominent yet olfactorily discreet, so you can enjoy them close-up without strong perfume, which often suits scent-sensitive guests.
Partially shaded side garden or north-east aspect
Good performance in partial shade allows use where many roses struggle, such as along side fences or between buildings. Reliable flowering and dense foliage in such sites make it valuable for filling awkward spaces, especially where soil stays moist and drainage must balance heavier clays for urbanites.
Small group plantings on long boundaries
Planting at 1,4–1,5 m intervals along fences or boundaries creates a continuous, tidy green-and-white curtain. Medium growth and moderate prickliness aid training and maintenance, and the own-root longevity supports a long-term hedge-like feature without frequent replanting, appreciated by planners.
Large containers and freestanding structures
In 40–50 litre (or larger) containers with sturdy supports, this climber can frame balconies, roof terraces or rented gardens, benefiting from its medium vigour and controllable height. Own-root resilience helps it cope with occasional dryness and replanting, helpful for mobile or temporary gardeners.
Styling ideas
Snow-White Arch – Train over a metal or wooden arch at the front gate, pairing with lavender or catmint at the base for a soft blue contrast – ideal for cottage-garden romantics
Crisp Courtyard Screen – Cover a trellis against brick or painted render, underplanting with evergreen box balls for neat year-round structure – suited to tidy, design-conscious homeowners
Shaded Side Charm – Use along a partially shaded side fence with ferns and hostas beneath, turning a dull corridor into a bright, textural passage – perfect for space-maximising urbanites
Classic Pergola Walkway – Combine on a pergola with pale blue clematis for layered flower interest, edging the path with low-growing herbs – appealing to lovers of traditional rose walks
Container Climber Focus – Plant in a large 50-litre tub with a sturdy obelisk, surrounding with seasonal bedding in whites and soft pastels – great for renters and balcony gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Descriptor
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid Kordesii climbing rose, registered as Ilse Krohn Superior, marketed as Ilse Krohn Superior® climbing rose – Ilse Krohn Superior; ARS exhibition name Ilse Krohn Superior.
Origin and breeding
Spontaneous mutation of ‘Ilse Krohn’ (Golden Glow × Rosa kordesii), bred by Reimer Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, introduced and registered in 1964.
Growth and structural characteristics
Climbing habit with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; height 2,5–3,8 m, spread 1,7–2,4 m, moderately thorny shoots, medium vigour, weak self-cleaning spent blooms.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, 26–39 petalled flowers in clusters; high-centred, pointed-budded, cut-rose type form; remontant with a notably abundant second flowering wave in season.
Colour data and phenology
Pure snow-white flowers with occasional faint creamy centre; bright white buds with ivory inner tones; excellent colour retention, remaining white with only slight edge browning in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh-character fragrance, noticeable close-up but restrained in the garden; primarily valued for visual impact rather than strong scent, making it suitable for seating and entrance areas.
Hip characteristics
Low hip formation due to double flowers; where present, spherical orange hips 15–22 mm add modest autumn interest but are not a major ornamental feature of the cultivar.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; tolerates heat with additional watering during prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on supports such as walls, pergolas and arbours; medium maintenance with regular pruning, feeding and pest checks; suitable for partial shade and as an exhibition climber or for cut flowers.
Ilse Krohn Superior® combines pure snow-white flowers, reliable repeat blooming and medium, controllable growth on a resilient own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for long-lived vertical accents in your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ILSE KROHN SUPERIOR® – white climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name refers to the person Ilse Krohn, while the designation "Superior" means "improved, superior", indicating an enhanced version of the original cultivar.
Pollinator Attraction:
As a double-flowered cultivar with 26–39 petals, the dense petal form conceals the stamens and reduces access to nectar and pollen, so it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, 26–39-petalled flowers partially cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be low due to the double flowers; when present, the hips are spherical, orange and 15–22 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
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.
