Pure, uniform white colour without any faint creamy tint. - climber, rambler rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - softly sweet character
- Pure, snow-white blooms with opalescent sheen
- Elegant high-centred, hybrid tea style flowers
- Remontant climber with abundant second flush
- Medium, clearly sweet fragrance in the garden
- Excellent disease resistance, low-maintenance plant Saintréith speisialta: Oiriúnach do ballaí, pergóidí agus geataí rómánsúla.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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WHITE – white climbing rose - Hendrickx – Virgo, Cl.
If You dream of a classic, pure white climber that simply does its job without fuss, this rose gives You reliable flowering from early summer onwards on a healthy, medium-tall climber that clothes arches, trellises and walls with silky blooms. Its medium-strength, softly sweet fragrance adds a romantic note along paths and near seating areas, while its dark foliage sets off the snow-white, high-centred flowers beautifully. Bred for garden use, it offers good disease resistance, so it suits Irish gardens where frequent rain and high humidity can test roses. As an own-root rose it is naturally long-lived and capable of steady regrowth if cut back, giving a stable structure over many years. In the first year it concentrates on strong roots, in the second it builds sturdy shoots, and by the third season it reaches its full ornamental value with graceful, repeat-flowering curtains of white.
Closed bud of Virgo, Cl., showing the pure snow-white colour before opening.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden arch or entrance arbour
Ideal where You want a welcoming entrance: the high-centred, snow-white flowers repeat through the season, creating a clean, romantic arch that frames your doorway and offers classic looks with minimal fuss for beginners
South- or west-facing house wall
Trains easily on wires or trellis along a sunny wall, using its 2–3 m height and medium spread to soften brick or render with elegant white blooms while keeping growth manageable for easy pruning by homeowners
Pergola or walk-through structure
Its climbing habit and moderately dense foliage allow it to drape a pergola in light, airy curtains of white, giving dappled shade and long-flowering vertical interest without overwhelming the structure, suiting relaxed family-garden projects
Feature rose for cottage-style borders
Works as a vertical accent in country or cottage-style plantings, combining beautifully with lavender, catmint or sage while its good disease resistance reduces the need for spraying in damp Irish summers, reassuring cautious gardeners
Cut-flower corner in a small garden
The long, high-centred blooms are excellent for cutting, giving elegant, pure white stems for vases and arrangements; remontant flowering means You can harvest several times through summer, adding value for practical-minded flower-lovers
Coastal or exposed suburban front garden
Performs well when trained securely in sites that can be breezy and damp, coping with typical Atlantic conditions where wind and moisture challenge many roses, making it a sound choice for coastal-front-garden owners
Large container on patio or balcony (40–50 litre minimum)
In a generous pot with good drainage it forms a vertical accent on balconies or patios; own-root character and repeat flowering give long-term value when supported on a slim obelisk, ideal for space-conscious urban residents
Single-specimen focal point on trellis or pillar
Planted at the recommended spacing and given a simple support, it develops into a balanced, long-lived pillar rose with steady repeat bloom, offering a reliable “plant it and it works” solution that builds confidence for time-poor beginners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Archway – Train along a wooden arch and underplant with lavender and creeping thyme for a soft cottage feel – ideal for lovers of relaxed, romantic entrances
White-on-Green Wall – Combine on a sunny wall with common sage and other grey-green herbs for a crisp white-and-green palette – perfect for tidy, low-maintenance front gardens
Elegant Pergola Walk – Let it climb a pergola, paired with soft grasses and hydrangeas at ground level – suited to family gardens wanting a gentle, shady walkway
Container Column – Grow in a 40–50 litre pot with a slim obelisk, adding trailing thyme at the base – great for compact patios and balconies needing height without clutter
Cut-Flower Nook – Dedicate a corner trellis to this rose, edging with low salvias to create a mini cutting garden – appealing for home florists who enjoy bouquets with minimal effort
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name WHITE – white climbing rose - Hendrickx; ARS exhibition name Virgo, Cl.; large-flowered climbing rose; unregistered sport of the hybrid tea ‘Virgo’.
Origin and breeding
Sport of ‘Virgo’ discovered and selected by Ignace Hendrickx in Belgium, 1957; associated with De Coninck-Dervaes & Pomona; introduced by Grandes Pépinières C. de Coninck-Dervaes.
Awards and recognitions
2nd Certificate at the IV International Competition of New Roses, Madrid, 1959, recognising its ornamental value and garden performance as a distinctive white climbing rose cultivar.
Growth and structure
Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 200–320 cm in height and 150–250 cm spread; moderately dense, dark green foliage; moderately thorny stems; needs support such as trellis, arch or wires.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals; pointed buds of classic cut-rose form; mostly solitary flowers; remontant with a notably abundant second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Pure, uniform snow-white blooms without cream tone; excellent colour retention with minimal fading; petals show silky, slightly opalescent sheen; colour remains clean from bud through full bloom to ageing.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength scent with a softly sweet, classic rose character; noticeable at close range along paths or seating; suitable for cutting where the fragrance complements the pure white flower colour.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip formation generally limited due to double flowers; occasional ellipsoid orange-red hips of about 8–12 mm diameter may appear, adding light seasonal interest without heavy seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Good resistance to common fungal diseases, including powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy approximately to -21 to -18 °C (USDA zone 6b, RHS H7), suitable for most Irish garden climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil; space 140 cm for mass planting or hedging, 220 cm as specimen; own-root plants establish gradually and respond well to regular feeding and light training.
WHITE – white climbing rose - Hendrickx offers reliable repeat flowering, good disease resistance and long-lived, own-root growth that settles steadily into your garden, so You can plant with confidence and decide calmly whether it suits your space.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WHITE – white climbing rose - Hendrickx
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Foliage:
The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaf surface characteristics are not clearly classifiable, and their colour is a dark green shade.
Flower Colour:
Pure, uniform white colour without any faint creamy tint.
Closed Bud:
With uniformly snow-white outer petals, showing a slight glossy sheen towards the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Milky white outer petals with brilliantly light white tones in the centre.
Full Bloom:
Silky white petals with a subtle opalescent sheen at the edges.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Matt snow-white surface with a subtly pearlescent white effect in the centre.
Colour Fading Description:
The flower's colour changes very little: the pure snow-white shade is retained from opening through to fading, with only slight dulling observable.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double flower form and the reduced accessibility of the stamens make it unattractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its full, double blossoms mostly conceal the stamens, so it only attracts pollinators to a limited extent and is primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally forming 8–12 mm diameter, ellipsoid, orange-red hips.
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.
