Intense, warm golden-yellow hue that slightly fades as the bloom opens. - climber, climbing rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - lively, fruity-citrus character
– Strong, long-lasting fruity-citrus fragrance
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Vigorous climber for arches and façades
– Glossy mid-green foliage for lush effect
– Excellent disease resistance, low maintenance Gné speisialta: Golden-yellow blooms fading elegantly to cream.
Vibrant garden scene – Timeless elegance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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DARWINA – yellow climbing rose – pharmaROSA®
If You dream of a welcoming front garden framed by golden blooms, the DARWINA climbing rose helps You get there without complicated care. Its remontant flowering brings repeat waves of colour and a fruity scent over the season, while its healthy foliage copes reliably with Ireland’s rain and the kind of persistent humidity that can trouble fussier roses. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it settles in steadily for a long-lived, low-upkeep display. Train it up a rose arch, along a pergola or across a sunny house wall, where the mid-green, glossy leaves and warm yellow clusters create a classic cottage-garden charm. Over time DARWINA builds a strong, permanent framework that You can trust to return each year with generous flowering and stable structure, giving You a graceful, reliable climber that quietly becomes part of your home’s character.
Darwina: double golden-yellow blooms in full flower.
Closed bud of Darwina climbing rose, with a deep yellow tone and mustard-yellow tip.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden rose arch by the entrance
DARWINA’s strong, fruity-citrus fragrance and warm golden-yellow clusters create a welcoming entrance that feels special every time You walk through, ideal if You want a romantic feature without high-maintenance pruning, perfect for beginners
Training along fences to define garden boundaries
The tall, climbing growth and moderately dense, glossy foliage make it easy to clothe wire or timber fences, giving soft privacy and a vibrant boundary line that looks good for years with straightforward annual trimming, well suited to a family garden
Covering a sunny pergola or simple garden structure
With a height of around 2–3 metres and repeat flowering, DARWINA gradually forms a leafy, flowered roof that casts dappled shade over seating or a path, enhancing everyday outdoor use without demanding complex training systems, attractive for homeowners
Façade planting on a warm, south- or west-facing wall
This climber responds well when tied to supports on masonry, using the wall’s warmth to produce abundant blooms, while its hardiness and disease resistance keep upkeep low, especially helpful in Ireland’s wet, wind-exposed conditions, reassuring for urban gardeners
Small rose group of 1–3 plants in a family garden
Planted as a small group on an archway or shared support, DARWINA quickly becomes a focal point, with colour that softens from mustard-yellow to creamy tones, giving a long-season show that feels full yet tidy, a good match for busy households
Large container on patio or balcony (minimum 40–50 litres)
In a substantial container with good drainage and regular watering, this own-root climber forms a stable, long-lived plant that can be moved if needed, bringing rose-garden atmosphere even to paved spaces, especially useful for apartment dwellers
Cottage-style seating corner with companion perennials
Underplanting DARWINA with lamb’s ear and fragrant peonies adds texture and seasonal layers, while the rose’s remontant flowering keeps height and structure in place, giving that relaxed, traditional look without needing intricate border plans, inspiring for romantic gardeners
Long-term, low-intervention family back-garden screen
Hardy to around -25 °C and rated resistant to the main rose diseases, DARWINA is a solid choice where You want a planted screen that copes with real-life conditions and occasional neglect yet still looks composed, especially practical for time-poor owners
Decorating ideas
Welcoming Archway – Train DARWINA over a metal or timber arch, then edge the path with lavender for scent and soft colour echoes – ideal if You want a simple, charming entrance that stays easy to look after
Cottage Façade – Guide the canes along horizontal wires on a sunny wall and underplant with lamb’s ear to reflect the yellow blooms – suited to those who love a traditional cottage look with minimal fuss
Patio Climber Pot – Plant DARWINA in a 40–50 litre container with good compost and add trailing thyme at the base – perfect for small patios where You want height, colour and fragrance in one spot
Pergola Retreat – Cover a simple pergola with DARWINA and mix nearby hydrangeas for summer fullness and gentle contrast – great for families creating a relaxed corner to sit out and unwind
Romantic Screen – Use DARWINA along a boundary with spaced posts and wires, then weave in rosemary and peonies for seasonal layers – for gardeners who want privacy that also feels soft and decorative
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Darwina Climbing rose pharmaROSA®, large-flowered climbing rose for garden use; trade name DARWINA – yellow climbing rose – pharmaROSA®, part of the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root 2-litre range for home gardeners.
Origin and breeding
Climbing rose discovered in Hungary by pharmaROSA® around 2000; parentage and formal breeder records not documented, initially distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd., selected for garden performance rather than exhibition use.
Growth and structure
Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 200–320 cm in height and 170–280 cm in spread, moderately thorny with moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage; best grown with support on arches, fences or walls.
Flower morphology
Large, double, flat blooms with 26–39 petals, typically borne in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flush, giving repeated flowering during the season under average garden conditions.
Colour and phenology
Intense, warm golden-yellow buds open to mustard-yellow outer petals fading gradually to creamy pale yellow; colour lightens towards cream before petals drop, providing a soft, evolving yellow display over time.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting scent with a lively, fruity-citrus character; noticeable both near seating areas and when used on entrances where passing close by allows You to enjoy the perfume regularly.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional rose hips may form, typically 10–18 mm in diameter; hip colour and exact shape are not documented but fruiting is generally light and not a dominant ornamental feature.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy approximately to -26 to -23 °C (USDA zone 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4), well suited to exposed, cooler gardens with damp weather.
Horticultural recommendations
Best used on pergolas, rose arches, fences and façades, spaced 170–300 cm depending on use; allow sturdy framework canes to establish and then prune lightly each year to maintain shape and flowering.
DARWINA – yellow climbing rose – pharmaROSA® offers repeat golden blooms, strong fragrance and disease-resistant, long-lived structure on its own roots, making it an easy, reliable choice for your garden if You feel ready to plant and enjoy it.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DARWINA – yellow climbing rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Intense, warm golden-yellow hue that slightly fades as the bloom opens.
Closed Bud:
Vibrant deep yellow bud with a darker mustard-yellow tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Rich mustard-yellow outer petals with lighter golden tones towards the centre.
Full Bloom:
The golden-yellow petals gently fade towards the centre, their insides creamy yellow.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Pale yellow petals tending towards cream, with a delicate silvery tint at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the bright, warm golden yellow gradually fades to a creamy, pale yellow tone, becoming almost cream-coloured before the bloom fades.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers have limited attraction for pollinators because the double form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict pollinator access.
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
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.
