Uniform pale lilac with a slightly mauve hue. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Medium, well-scented fresh fruity fragrance.
– Abundant repeat flowering with strong second flush.
– Elegant lilac clusters with golden stamens.
– Reliable hardiness to around –20 °C.
– Ideal for walls, arches, pergolas and fences.
– Special feature: Semi-double flowers support visiting pollinators.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,60 £
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PURPLE SKYLINER™ – purple climbing rose - Cowlishaw
This lilac-toned climbing rose brings effortless colour and vertical structure to small family gardens, clothing walls, fences and arches with clusters of soft lavender blooms from early summer onwards. Its medium-height, manageable growth makes it well suited to typical British front gardens, where you may face heavy soil and need to ensure good drainage for reliable performance. Semi-double flowers repeat generously, giving a long season of interest with a fresh, fruity fragrance and open centres that are pleasantly wildlife-friendly. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily and builds a long-lived, well-anchored framework, rewarding simple care with dependable display year after year, moving from strong rooting through leafy extension to full ornamental value over its first three seasons.
Purple Skyliner™ showing its light mauve-lilac blooms in full flower.
Close-up of the medium-strength, fresh fruity fragrance of Purple Skyliner™.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden house wall or garage wall
Ideal where you want a neat, space-saving climber that will cover bare masonry with soft, lilac colour without overpowering a typical driveway or front path. Height comfortably fits most two-storey homes, adding flower and scent at eye level for beginners.
Fence and boundary screening
Its climbing framework and moderate spread create a living screen along panel or wire fencing, softening boundaries while still allowing light through. Own-root growth builds a lasting, resilient structure that responds well to simple tie-in and light pruning for homeowners.
Pergolas, arches and arbours
Clusters of lilac blooms and a fresh, fruity scent make it an inviting choice over a seating area or path. The repeating flushes provide a long tunnel of colour, while moderate prickliness and controllable height help keep maintenance practical for families.
Mixed cottage-style border backdrop
Semi-double clusters in soft mauve-lilac pair easily with perennials and traditional cottage plants, creating a gentle backdrop behind lower herbaceous layers. The medium flower size offers texture and colour without overwhelming smaller companions for cottage-gardeners.
Vertical accent in small urban gardens
Where ground space is limited, training this climber up obelisks or trellis adds height, fragrance and colour without needing a large bed. Its own-root habit adapts steadily to containers of at least 40–50 litres, supporting long-term structure for urban-owners.
Pollinator-friendly rose and perennial mix
The semi-double flower form with visible stamens offers moderate forage, working well when interplanted with nectar-rich perennials to create a more wildlife-aware scheme. Lilac tones blend easily into soft, nature-inspired planting for wildlife-lovers.
Low-input family garden rose feature
Suited to gardeners seeking a reliable climber with medium maintenance needs: simple annual pruning, tying-in and occasional deadheading are enough for a strong display. Good root anchoring and sturdy canes cope well once established, even where wind exposure is a concern for busy-owners.
Raised beds on heavier or wetter soils
Performs well when given improved soil structure, making raised beds or freer-draining spots a good choice for heavier ground, helping support healthier root systems and steady growth in gardens where prolonged wet spells can be challenging for starters.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE ARCH – Train PURPLE SKYLINER™ over a simple metal arch, underplanting with lupins and bearded irises for a layered cottage look – ideal for lovers of traditional front-garden entrances.
LILAC FENCE – Repeat three plants along a sunny fence to create a soft mauve screen, interplanted with low catmint for colour at ground level – suited to homeowners wanting tidy, easy structure.
SEAT PERGOLA – Cover a small pergola beside a bench, combining the rose with scented climbers like sweet peas for summer fragrance – perfect for families creating a cosy sitting corner.
URBAN COLUMN – Grow in a 50-litre container with an obelisk, pairing with trailing Delosperma for bright groundcover – good for balcony-edge or courtyard gardeners with limited soil.
SOFT BOUNDARY – Mix along a boundary with loose perennials such as pink lupins and ornamental grasses for a relaxed, meadowy edge – appealing to those who prefer naturalistic, wildlife-aware schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose cultivar FRAnwekpurp, marketed as PURPLE SKYLINER™ / Purple Skyliner, a large-flowered climber from the Skyliner collection, verified for authenticity for premium garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred in the United Kingdom by Frank R. Cowlishaw, introduced in 2002. Parentage and breeding institution are not recorded, but the cultivar is established in gardens as a reliable climber.
Growth and structural characteristics
Climbing habit reaching around 230–370 cm in height with 150–250 cm spread. Moderately dense, mid-green matte foliage, moderate prickles and a framework suited to training on walls, arches and pergolas.
Flower morphology
Semi-double clusters bearing small, cup-shaped blooms approximately 0.5–1.5 inches across, with 13–25 petals. Flowers are produced repeatedly through the season, with moderate self-cleaning after each flush.
Colour data and phenology
Soft lilac to mauve-lilac flowers (RHS 75B outer, 75C inner). Buds open lavender-lilac, then lighten to pale pink-mauve with a silvery edge, fading paler in strong sun while remaining richer in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Fresh, fruity fragrance of medium strength, noticeable on still days and in sheltered spots. Scent combines well with seating or entrance areas where repeated flowering extends seasonal enjoyment.
Hip characteristics
Moderate crop of small hips, typically 8–14 mm in diameter, forming after flowering if spent blooms are left in place, adding a light seasonal detail in late summer and early autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance is moderate to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with heat tolerance good when watered during prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions on walls, fences, arches or pergolas at 140–220 cm spacing, with support for canes. Performs reliably in well-drained soils; simple annual pruning and tying-in maintain a tidy, flowering framework.
PURPLE SKYLINER™ offers soft lilac repeat flowering, manageable climbing growth and fresh fragrance on a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice if you want long-lived vertical colour with straightforward care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PURPLE SKYLINER™ – purple climbing rose - Cowlishaw
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The term "Purple" refers to the lilac flower colour, while "Skyliner" indicates an ascending, sky‑reaching climbing growth habit.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 13–25 petal flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit foraging by many pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its open, not overly double flower form makes it partly 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.
