TANREZLAW – white climbing rose – Evers
Graceful climbing arches of near-white blooms make TANREZLAW an elegant choice when you want a rose that simply settles in and performs. Supplied as a well-rooted own-root plant in a 2-litre pot, it is straightforward to plant and manage, building strength below ground in the first year, then extending new flowering shoots in the second, before reaching full ornamental value around the third season. Its reliable repeat flowering brings large, high-centred, semi-double blooms in generous flushes through summer, offering medium citrus fragrance that is noticeable yet refined. With a tall yet moderately dense habit and sparse thorns, it is easier to train along a façade, rose arch or pergola without overly prickly maintenance. The glossy dark green foliage sets off the creamy white flowers beautifully and holds its appearance well with only medium disease pressure. Own-root growth gives reassuring long-term stability and makes future rejuvenation pruning far less daunting, an advantage in exposed or breezy gardens where good anchoring in the soil is important and where you prefer simple, robust solutions. Heat-tolerant, adaptable to partial shade and suitable for classic front gardens or compact cottage-style schemes, this premium gold-rated climber offers enduring ornament with manageable upkeep for busy home gardeners.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| House façade or sunny wall |
Suited to heights of 200–320 cm, TANREZLAW readily clothes walls and house façades with refined, near-white blooms and dark green foliage, giving a smart yet romantic look with only medium maintenance; ideal for front-garden homeowners. |
| Rose arch over a path |
The large, high-centred flowers and repeated flushes create a welcoming tunnel of colour and scent above garden paths, while sparse thorns make tying-in and passing underneath more comfortable for everyday use; perfect for family visitors. |
| Pergola or seating area backdrop |
Medium citrus fragrance and generous XL blooms lend a gentle atmosphere around terraces and seating areas, with own-root endurance supporting long-term structure so you are not replanting every few years; reassuring for patio relaxers. |
| Small cottage-style mixed border |
Its creamy white flowers and moderate foliage density mix easily with perennials and shrubs, echoing classic cottage borders without overwhelming smaller spaces, while adaptable partial-shade tolerance broadens siting options for urban gardeners. |
| Feature climber with shrubs and climbers |
Combining well with companions such as smoke bush, ivy or clematis, TANREZLAW adds vertical lightness and contrast, and own-root growth provides a stable, balanced stand even in breezier, exposed spots; well suited to design-conscious beginners. |
| Informal flowering screen |
At recommended spacings, its 120–220 cm spread and repeat flowering create an airy screen for boundaries or to divide garden rooms, remaining attractive between flushes thanks to glossy foliage; a good option for privacy seekers. |
| Cutting for vases and home display |
The pointed-budded, cut-rose flower form and XL blooms lend themselves to elegant indoor arrangements, so one garden plant can also provide stems for the house without affecting overall display; appealing for home decorators. |
| Large containers by entrances |
When planted in a generous 40–50 litre container with supports, its vertical habit and medium care needs offer a refined welcome at doors or on terraces, even where soil is poor and winds call for solid anchoring; helpful for busy beginners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Arch – Train TANREZLAW over a narrow arch and underplant with soft geraniums and catmint for a relaxed, romantic entrance – ideal for lovers of informal cottage charm.
- Elegant Façade – Fan the canes across a sunny wall, pairing with clipped box and terracotta pots for a clean, timeless look – suitable for homeowners seeking neat, low-fuss structure.
- Shaded Retreat – Use its partial-shade tolerance along a pergola near a seating nook, with ferns and hostas beneath – perfect for creating calm spaces in overlooked corners.
- Monochrome Border – Combine the near-white blooms with silver foliage plants and pale perennials to keep a cool, unified palette – attractive for design-focused small-garden owners.
- Container Welcome – Plant in a 50-litre tub with an obelisk by the front door, adding seasonal bedding at the base – well suited to busy urban gardeners wanting instant impact.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climber, registered as TANrezlaw; marketed as TANREZLAW white climbing rose – Evers and exhibited under the ARS-approved name Schneewalzer. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau, Germany, with introduction and registration in 1987; parentage not published but selected for reliable climbing habit and flower quality. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised at the New Zealand Rose Trials with a Certificate of Merit in 1991, indicating dependable garden performance and ornamental value under independent international assessment. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing rose with 200–320 cm height and 120–220 cm spread, moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and relatively sparse thorns, suited to training on arches, walls and pergolas. |
| Flower morphology |
XL semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, produced mostly singly on stems; high-centred, pointed buds of classic cut-rose character, remontant with particularly abundant second flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate white blooms with creamy to lemon-yellow tinge when opening, fading to near-white ivory; ARS white, RHS N155C outer and 8D inner, with moderate colour retention in sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength scent with light citrus character, noticeable at close range without being overpowering, contributing a refined, fresh note around paths, patios and seating structures. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips set sparsely due to flower form; occasional ovoid orange-red hips of about 9–15 mm may appear, but they are generally not a dominant ornamental feature of the plant. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with USDA zone 6b and Swedish zone 3; tolerates down to about –21 °C, heat and drought good with watering, and medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best on supports such as pergolas, arches, façades and trellises; medium maintenance with some deadheading and pest control, spacing from 140–225 cm depending on planting scheme. |
TANREZLAW offers reliable repeat flowering, refined citrus fragrance and long-lived own-root climbing growth; a considered choice if you would like a graceful, enduring feature rose.
