TANREZLAW – white climbing rose – Evers
Transform a wall, arch or pergola into a curtain of white blooms with TANREZLAW, a reliable large-flowered climber that suits typical Irish conditions, even where summers are cool and humid. Its high-centred, pointed buds open into extra-large, near-snow-white flowers with a soft creamy tinge and a medium, citrus-scented fragrance, giving You a classic cut-rose look straight from Your own garden. The long canes and moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage quickly clothe trellises or house fronts, while the variety’s good hardiness and tolerance of heat make it a dependable long-term feature once established. Grown on its own roots, this premium gold-rated climber forms a stable plant that can regenerate and remain in place for many years, fitting perfectly with the “plant it and it works” ethos. In its first year it concentrates on establishing roots, in the second it builds its main shoots, and by the third year it reveals its full ornamental value, rewarding even beginners who simply keep it watered, fed and lightly tied in.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front-garden rose arch framing the entrance |
The long, climbing canes and extra-large, high-centred flowers create a showy arch that looks impressive from the street yet needs only basic tying-in and occasional deadheading, giving a welcoming entrance for a busy homeowner |
| Pergola beside a family seating area |
Medium-strength citrus fragrance and repeat flowering bring a gentle scent and elegant white blooms above or beside outdoor seating, with sparse thorns making day-to-day use more comfortable for a family gardener |
| Climbing rose on a sunny house façade |
Height up to around 3 m and moderately dense, glossy foliage help soften walls and gables over time; grown on its own roots it can remain in place for many seasons with only light pruning for a long-term planner |
| Small group on a trellis in a cottage-style border |
Planting 1–3 plants along a trellis gives a romantic, country feel, with remontant flowering ensuring fresh white blooms through summer, while medium maintenance needs stay manageable for a hobby gardener |
| Feature climber combined with clematis or ivy |
The near-white flowers pair beautifully with partners such as clematis or evergreen ivy, and the moderately dense foliage offers a solid green background, ideal for layered vertical planting for a creative planter |
| Cut-flower corner for home arrangements |
The high-centred, pointed-budded blooms are bred to cut-rose standards, so a single well-grown plant can supply long-stemmed, elegant flowers for vases without the need for a dedicated cutting garden for a home florist |
| Climber in a partially shaded side passage |
Suitable for partial shade, it can still flower reliably where sunlight is limited for part of the day, making use of narrow side paths or awkward spots that many other roses would not suit for a space-conscious owner |
| Large container on a sheltered balcony or patio |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage it can be trained up a trellis, its good heat tolerance and medium disease resistance coping well even in wetter Atlantic-weather summers common in many Irish gardens for a urban balcony gardener |
Decorating ideas
- Romantic Front Arch – Train TANREZLAW over a metal arch and underplant with lavender to highlight the citrus-scented, snow-white blooms – ideal for homeowners wanting a graceful, easy-care entrance.
- Cottage Pergola Walkway – Let the long canes run along a wooden pergola with foxgloves and hardy geraniums beneath, using its repeat flowering to create a soft cottage feel – perfect for fans of relaxed, rural garden style.
- White-and-Green Façade – Combine TANREZLAW against a wall with common ivy at the base for a layered green backdrop and luminous white flowers – suited to those seeking a clean, classic look with modest upkeep.
- Cut-Flower Nook – Plant by a shed or side fence with rosemary and catmint nearby, giving You quick access to long-stemmed blooms for vases – great for people who enjoy bringing garden flowers indoors.
- Balcony Climber Screen – Grow TANREZLAW in a large container and train it on a trellis with potted hydrangeas at the base, forming a fragrant privacy screen – a clever solution for small urban patios or balconies.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Registered cultivar name TANrezlaw, trade name Tanrezlaw Climbing rose TANrezlaw; American Rose Society exhibition name Schneewalzer; large-flowered climber in the climbing rose commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau, Germany; introduced and registered in 1987, with parentage not publicly recorded; marketed internationally as a premium climbing rose. |
| Awards and recognitions |
New Zealand Rose Trials Certificate of Merit (1991), indicating strong garden performance and ornamental value under independent trial conditions in a maritime-influenced climate. |
| Growth and structure |
Climbing habit with sparsely thorned canes, height about 200–320 cm and spread 120–220 cm; moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage; weak self-cleaning so spent blooms benefit from removal. |
| Flower morphology |
Extra-large, semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals, high-centred, pointed-budded form on mainly solitary stems; remontant with an abundant second flush, suitable for cutting and decorative display. |
| Colour and phenology |
Ivory to near-white flowers with a faint creamy to lemon-yellow centre; colour fade is gradual, retaining an elegant ivory sheen; buds pale yellowish-white; overall effect is a soft snow-white climber. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, light citrus-scented fragrance noticeable at close range and around seating areas in still weather; fresh and clean rather than heavy, complementing the refined white flower colour. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose hip set generally sparse due to double flowers; where formed, hips are ovoid, about 9–15 mm in diameter, orange-red in colour and mainly of ornamental rather than practical significance. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA zone 6b); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat well but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Use for pergolas, rose arches, façades and trellises; suitable as a cut flower. Space 140–225 cm depending on use; best in well-drained soil with regular feeding and light pruning to renew flowering wood. |
TANREZLAW offers large, fragrant white blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root growth that settles in for years of enjoyment, making it an excellent choice if You want a graceful climbing rose You can simply plant and enjoy.
