Uniform pale lilac with a slightly mauve hue. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Compact climbing rose for walls and arches
– Light mauve‑lilac blooms with yellow stamens
– Repeats well with abundant second flush
– Medium, fresh fruity fragrance in bloom
– Hardy to about –20 °C, H7 rating Special feature: Decorative hips extend the season into autumn.
Shapes and contours – Sustainable gardenscape
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 €
4.5(6741)
PURPLE SKYLINER™ – purple climbing rose – Cowlishaw
Easy to enjoy and surprisingly reliable, PURPLE SKYLINER™ is a large-flowered climbing rose that brings lilac-lavender charm to Irish walls, pergolas and cottage-style entries without demanding expert care. Its semi-double blooms are romantic and airy, with a fresh, fruity scent and golden stamens that also make it gently pollinator-friendly. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it settles in steadily for a long garden life, forming its natural shape even in gardens with humidity and changeable weather. You can expect a graceful climbing framework in the first seasons, then stronger flowering year by year as roots, shoots and display build up, giving you a soft lilac curtain of colour along fences, arches or balconies. Its adaptable growth and medium maintenance needs suit busy gardeners who still want atmosphere and character at the front of the house.
Purple Skyliner™ showing its light mauve-lilac blooms in full flower.
Purple Skyliner™ showing its fresh, fruity fragrance.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden arch or arbour by the entrance
Creates a welcoming lilac tunnel of scented flowers that repeat through the season, giving a romantic focal point without fussy pruning; a good choice if you want impact but only moderate maintenance, especially for the beginner gardener
South- or west-facing house wall
Climbs 230–370 cm with mid-green foliage that softens bare walls and frames windows; own-root plants build a long-lived framework that can be refreshed from the base, ideal if you want a stable feature that matures gently over several Irish summers, perfect for the time-poor homeowner
Small group on a pergola in a family garden
Planted at the recommended spacing, a group of 2–3 plants will clothe a pergola with airy, semi-double clusters, giving filtered shade and colour for family seating areas while staying manageable in size for regular tying-in, suiting the busy family
Urban terrace or balcony in a large container
Performs well in a minimum 40–50 litre container with a sturdy support, bringing vertical lilac interest where border space is limited, and its moderate disease resistance is helpful in sheltered, humid corners, making it practical for the city dweller
Cottage-style fence or low boundary
Ideal for softening picket or wire fencing in rural or suburban plots; the scented clusters mix easily with perennials and give a relaxed, country look while the own-root habit supports a long lifespan, appealing to the cottage-garden lover
Mixed border backdrop with perennials
Works as a vertical accent behind perennials such as lupins or irises, its mauve-lilac tones blending well in pastel schemes; semi-double flowers offer some interest for bees while still looking refined, a versatile option for the pollinator-friendly gardener
Coastal or exposed front garden with wind shelter
Once established in well-drained soil, the sturdy framework and H7 hardiness cope reliably where weather shifts quickly, supporting a neat, flowering garden that stays easy to maintain even with frequent rain and salty, Atlantic-influenced air, reassuring for the Irish homeowner
Long-term rose feature on an arched walkway
Own-root plants spend the first year rooting in, the second year building shoots, and by the third year give the full ornamental display, so the rose matures into a dependable, easily refreshed structure, rewarding the patient hobby gardener
Decorating ideas
Cottage Archway – Train PURPLE SKYLINER™ over a metal or wooden arch, underplant with Lupinus ‘Gallery Pink’ and soft grasses for a romantic cottage entrance – ideal for lovers of informal, storybook-style gardens
Pastel Pergola – Cover a seating pergola with this lilac climber, then add white hydrangeas and lavender in nearby beds for gentle contrast – perfect for homeowners seeking a calm, low-fuss retreat
Fence Softener – Let the rose weave along a front fence, partnered with Iris germanica and hardy geraniums to blur boundaries and add seasonal layers – suited to families wanting privacy with charm
Balcony Vertical – Grow PURPLE SKYLINER™ in a 40–50 litre container with a slim obelisk, and combine with pots of rosemary and Delosperma cooperi for scented, space-saving colour – great for compact urban spaces
Pastel Pollinator Lane – Line a path with climbers on light trellis panels, mixing the rose with nectar-rich perennials and low herbs for gentle bee interest – appealing to gardeners who value wildlife-friendly design
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose from the Skyliner collection. Registered cultivar name FRAnwekpurp, marketed as PURPLE SKYLINER™ / Skyliner. American Rose Society exhibition name: Purple Skyliner.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Frank R. Cowlishaw in the United Kingdom, introduced in 2002. Parentage and breeding institution unknown or not recorded in available sources.
Growth and structure
Large-flowered climbing rose reaching about 230–370 cm high and 150–250 cm spread. Moderately dense, matte mid-green foliage and a moderately thorny framework suitable for walls, arches and pergolas.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, borne in clusters. Small bloom size (around 0.5–1.5 inches) but produced repeatedly with an abundant second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Mauve-lilac blooms, lavender-lilac when freshly open with silvery tones, lightening to pale pink-mauve. Colour can fade in strong sun, staying richer in cooler weather. Yellow stamens create a gentle contrast.
Fragrance and aroma
Fresh, fruity fragrance of medium strength, noticeable on still days and at close range. Adds an extra sensory layer when planted near seating areas, doors or paths frequently used.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small hips, about 8–14 mm in diameter, adding a light seasonal accent after flowering if spent blooms are not all removed.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3). Moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation and occasional plant protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Recommended spacing 140 cm for mass planting or hedging, 220 cm as a specimen. Water in prolonged drought and tie new shoots to supports for an even display.
PURPLE SKYLINER™ offers romantic lilac flowers, reliable repeat bloom and vertical impact on walls or arches, while its own-root vigour supports long, low-fuss enjoyment in the garden, so it is well worth considering for your next planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PURPLE SKYLINER™ – purple climbing rose - Cowlishaw
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
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 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.
