Delicate pastel pink base colour, highlighted by a slightly more vivid shade along the petal edges. - climbing rose, climbing rose - light, understated-scented rose - classic rose character
– Airy clusters of soft pastel pink blooms.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Healthy foliage with excellent disease resistance.
– Compact climber, ideal for arches and fences.
– Attracts bees with open, pollen-rich flowers.
– Special feature: RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, combining beauty with proven garden performance.
Long-lived plant – Expert background
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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OPEN ARMS – pink climbing-rambling rose – Warner
With its welcoming pastel pink clusters and light, classic scent, OPEN ARMS is an easy-going climbing rose that brings a soft, romantic feel to pergolas, fences and arches in everyday British family gardens. Bred in the UK, it is naturally healthy, needing only straightforward care and coping reliably even where wind and rain test less robust varieties. The compact flowers self-shed neatly, helping to keep paths and seating areas orderly with minimal deadheading. As an own-root rose it establishes securely and builds a long-lived framework that regenerates well after pruning or winter weather, giving you dependable structure year after year. Its partial-shade tolerance allows flexible placement on north- or east-facing walls, and the pollinator-friendly, open blooms bring gentle movement and life around the house. In the first season roots anchor and adapt, the second brings confident new growth, and by the third year you can expect full ornamental value with abundant pink clusters arching gracefully at eye level. Ideal for those who prefer low-effort, reassuringly reliable roses that simply settle in and perform.
Freshly opened bloom of Open Arms, a pink climbing rose.
Open Arms climbing rose in full bloom, with soft pastel pink semi-double flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden pergola by the drive or path
Trains easily on modest pergolas, reaching 2–3.2 m to form an inviting, flower-covered entrance that stays neat thanks to good self-cleaning. Light scent and pastel colour create a gentle welcome for homeowners
House wall or fence in partial shade
Tolerates partial shade, so performs reliably on east- or north-facing walls where many climbers struggle, still giving repeat flushes through summer and keeping foliage healthy for busy gardeners
Low-maintenance family seating area backdrop
Moderately dense, glossy foliage and tidy, self-shedding blooms reduce deadheading and sweeping, making it suitable behind patios or play spaces where you want colour without constant work for families
Classic cottage-style mixed border
Soft pink, semi-double clusters combine beautifully with cottage perennials, while good disease resistance supports an unfussy, low-spray approach that suits informal borders for cottage-lovers
Rose arch linking front and back garden
Flexible canes and moderate thorniness make it easier to guide over arches; own-root plants mature steadily into a durable framework that responds well to pruning over many years for planners
Feature climber in a large container
Performs well in a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres, ideal for rented homes or paved front gardens, and its compact flowers cope well with typical coastal breezes and frequent showers for urbanites
Pollinator-friendly corner near vegetable beds
Open, semi-double flowers with accessible stamens attract bees and other beneficial insects, adding movement and ecological value close to productive plots whilst remaining easy to keep in bounds for eco-gardeners
Simple training along low fencing or railings
Remontant flowering along flexible shoots provides colour down the length of a fence; once tied in, only light annual pruning is needed, supporting a “plant it and it works” approach appreciated by beginners
Styling ideas
Cottage Arch – Train OPEN ARMS over a narrow arch with Achillea and verbena at the base for a soft, pastel cottage entrance – ideal for lovers of classic, romantic front gardens
Pastel Pergola – Combine along a simple timber pergola with white clematis for layered, low-maintenance summer colour – suited to families wanting charm without complex upkeep
Shaded Fence – Use on an east-facing fence with creeping thyme at ground level to brighten partial shade – perfect for town gardens with limited sun
Container Climber – Grow in a 50-litre pot with a slim obelisk, flanked by herbs, to create a movable vertical accent – useful for renters and balcony or courtyard spaces
Pollinator Walk – Line a path with OPEN ARMS on low supports, underplanted with low yarrow, for a bee-friendly, gently scented walkway – appealing to wildlife-focused gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Miniature climbing rose; registered as CHEWpixcel, marketed as OPEN ARMS climbing rose CHEWpixcel; ARS exhibition name OPEN ARMS; collection: climbing rose exhibition climber.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Christopher H. Warner (UK) from ‘Mary Sumner’ × ‘Laura Ashley’; breeding 1991, registered and introduced 1995, distributed through Warner’s Roses for garden and exhibition use.
Awards and recognition
Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001) and an RNRS Certificate of Merit (1993), confirming reliable garden performance and exhibition-quality flowering under typical UK conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Climbing habit to around 200–320 cm high and 120–200 cm spread; moderately thorny, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage forming a light, graceful climbing framework.
Flower morphology
Small, semi-double, cup-shaped blooms (around 0.5–1.5 in) carried in clusters; 6–15 petals, remontant through the season with a lighter second flush; naturally good self-cleaning of spent flowers.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate pastel pink overall, mid-pink outer petals and creamy inner tones; RHS 55A outer, 55D inner; colour lightens in strong sun, remains more vivid in cooler weather and early in each flush.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, understated fragrance with a classic rose character; sufficient to add a gentle scent along paths or seating areas without overwhelming nearby planting or confined courtyard spaces.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical hips, about 8–12 mm across, in a clear red shade (RHS 40A), adding seasonal interest and some wildlife value in late summer and autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
RHS H7; tolerates approximately −21 to −18 °C; good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; manages typical UK heat and moderate drought if watered during extended dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on pergolas, fences, arches or as a specimen climber; plant about 150–240 cm apart, allowing 0.4–0.5 plants/m² in mass plantings; suitable for large containers and partial shade situations.
OPEN ARMS – pink climbing-rambling rose – offers healthy, low-maintenance flowering, flexible use on arches or fences, and the long, steady performance of an own-root climber; a thoughtful choice if you want reliable structure with gentle colour.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
OPEN ARMS – pink climbing-rambling rose - Warner
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Open, semi-double blooms with exposed stamens attract pollinators, as the semi-double flower form and easily accessible stamens increase their appeal to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Considered pollinator-friendly due to its open, single to semi-double flower form.
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.
