Velvety, rich red with slightly darker tones. The colour is even and shines intensely in the light. - climber, climbing rose - strong, well-scented rose - full, rich character
– Strong, rich fragrance for scented gardens
– ADR-awarded, premium gold rated cultivar
– Vigorous climber for arches, walls and pergolas
– Deep, velvety red blooms with good colour hold
– Tolerates heat and partial shade reliably Speisialta: Foirm cluster-flowered le flúirse dara bláthrú.
If You would like a rose that is both reliable and romantic, Sympathie is a deep red climbing rose that covers fences, arches and house walls with generous colour while remaining pleasantly manageable in an average Irish family garden. Large, cup-shaped blooms are borne in clusters from early summer in a strong flush, followed by a second abundant wave, so Your front garden keeps its welcoming look for months, even when the weather turns changeable and the air is often damp with rainfall. The rich, velvety petals carry a full, strong fragrance that You will notice as soon as You step outside, and the glossy dark foliage forms a dense green screen that makes a neat backdrop all year round. As an own-root, 2-litre plant it settles in steadily, forming its permanent framework where You plant it and offering a long lifespan with reliable regrowth if cut back or wind-damaged. Give it a simple support, reasonable feeding and drainage and You can enjoy an impressive display without complicated rose-pruning techniques, watching it root well in the first year, build its climbing canes in the second and then reach its full ornamental value by the third.
Sympathie in full bloom, with rich deep-red flowers.
Glossy dark green foliage of Sympathie climbing rose in the light.
Close-up of the moderately thorny stems of Sympathie.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden arch or pergola by the entrance
Ideal where You want an inviting focal point that flowers generously twice, providing a long season of colour and scent right by the front door without demanding constant attention for busy homeowners and beginners
Clothing a sunny house wall in a small urban garden
Climbs 2.6–3.8 m with dense, glossy foliage, creating a living, flowering wall that maximises vertical space in smaller plots and helps soften brick or render while suiting those who want impact from modest ground space and hobby-gardeners
Covering fences between neighbouring gardens
Forms a leafy, dark green screen with rich red clusters along its canes, giving better privacy and a more personal boundary line than many evergreens, especially useful where garden sizes are tight and neighbours appreciate shared beauty and families
Rural cottage-garden rose with traditional charm
The velvety deep-red blooms and strong old-fashioned fragrance suit cottages and bungalows, combining well with perennials and herbs for a relaxed, romantic look that still remains robust in exposed country sites and cottage-owners
Mixed bed with perennials and shrubs
Clustered flowers repeat through summer above dark foliage, threading vertical accents through monarda, penstemon or hydrangeas, so the bed looks complete even when some perennials pause, ideal for those favouring continuity and planners
Coastal or windswept family gardens
The sturdy Hybrid Kordesii background and own-root vigour cope well where breezes bring moist, salty air, giving a stable planting that recovers and thickens over time despite challenging conditions and suits practical-minded gardeners
Large container on balcony, terrace or patio
Thrives in a 40–50 litre or larger container with a simple trellis, so You can enjoy a tall, scented feature on paved spaces, provided watering is regular, which suits those with no soil but a wish for roses and apartment-owners
Low-maintenance, long-term rose investment
As an own-root rose it builds its permanent framework where planted, living on reliably and regrowing from the base if cut back, meaning less worry about replacements and a steady presence for years that reassures cautious beginners
Decorating ideas
Classic Cottage Arch – Train Sympathie over a metal or wooden arch with lavender and catmint along the path edges for a soft, humming entrance – ideal for lovers of relaxed rural cottage styles
City Wall Statement – Let the rose climb a front-house trellis with white hydrangeas and evergreen St John’s wort beneath to brighten narrow urban plots – perfect for busy homeowners wanting quick kerb appeal
Privacy Rose Fence – Plant a line along a boundary fence, weaving stems through wires and underplanting with hardy geraniums to create a leafy, flowering screen – suitable for families seeking beauty and discretion
Patio Feature Pot – Grow Sympathie in a 50-litre terracotta container with rosemary and thyme at the base for scent at seating height – great for balcony and terrace gardeners with limited ground space
Romantic Seating Corner – Arch canes around a small bench and mix in bee balm and penstemon for colour and visiting pollinators beside Your favourite chair – for those who enjoy evening fragrance outdoors
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Sympathie – deep red large-flowered climbing rose, Hybrid Kordesii group. Registered as KORdalen; ADR-listed cultivar. Trade name Sympathie Climbing rose KORdalen, exhibition climber rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany. Cross of ‘Wilhelm Hansmann’ × ‘Don Juan’. Introduced and registered in 1964, representing classic, durable Kordes climbing breeding.
Awards and recognitions
ADR award in 1964, indicating proven garden performance under independent trial conditions, including general health, ornamental value and overall reliability in long-term landscape use.
Growth and structure
Vigorous climbing habit, typically 260–380 cm high and 150–250 cm wide. Dense, glossy dark green foliage, moderately thorny canes. Requires support on arches, fences, pergolas or walls for best coverage.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms, 13–25 petals, usually borne in clusters. Large flowers, around 7–10 cm, with poor self-cleaning, so spent blooms may need removing if a very tidy appearance is desired.
Colour and phenology
Velvety, rich deep red with slightly darker tones and good colour retention. Buds open dark burgundy, then shift gradually towards a smoky burgundy red. Repeat flowering, with a strong second flush in season.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, well-scented rose fragrance of full, rich character, noticeable around paths and seating. Semi-double flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators, though not as accessible as single-flowered types.
Rose hip characteristics
Forms moderate quantities of ovoid, orange-red hips, 12–18 mm, if deadheading is skipped. Adds late-season ornamental interest on trained structures once the main flowering display has finished.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −26 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4). Disease resistance moderate overall: good against black spot, with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; tolerates partial shade yet flowers best with sun. Needs sturdy support and some pruning to renew flowering wood. Water regularly in prolonged heat or dry spells.
Sympathie Climbing rose KORdalen offers rich repeat flowering, strong fragrance and long-lived, own-root reliability for arches, fences or walls, making it a dependable choice if You want beauty with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SYMPATHIE – deep red climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 13–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, since the semi-double form and reduced stamen accessibility limit pollen and nectar access compared with single (simple) blooms.
Rose Hip Notes:
Forming in moderate quantities, 12–18 mm in diameter, ovoid, orange-red rose hips; ornamental value if the spent flowers are not removed.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
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