Rich, intense pink shade with a subtle carmine tint. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - fresh, tea-scented, subtle fruity notes
– Abundant repeat flowering all season long
– Rich deep-pink blooms with carmine tones
– Medium-strong, fresh tea and fruity scent
– Reliable hardiness down to –32 °C (USDA 4b)
– Good heat and drought tolerance for sunnier spots Special feature: Awarded multiple gold medals and “Particularly healthy” professional recognition.
If You are dreaming of a classic climbing rose that simply works in an Irish family garden, TITIAN™ offers reliable flowering, medium maintenance and a graceful, old-world look without fussy demands. Its rich, raspberry-pink clusters repeat well through the season, bringing a romantic cottage feel even in smaller spaces. As a compact short climber it suits arches, pillars and house walls, forming a dense, leafy screen that matures steadily from year to year. Own-root plants settle in securely, giving long life and easier recovery if weather or pruning are less than perfect. In our wet, variable climate it copes steadily with the typical humidity-driven disease pressure when given basic care and reasonable air flow. Medium disease resistance and a historic “particularly healthy” note from Kordes mean it is a sensible, value-based choice if You want beauty without chasing perfection. The carmine-tinted pink blends beautifully with cottage perennials, while its medium, tea-scented fragrance adds extra charm on mild evenings. In the first year it builds roots, the second year You see stronger shoots, and by the third year the full ornamental value of this well-balanced climber really appears. Plant once, guide its growth gently, and enjoy a tall, flowering partner for many seasons in Your own garden.
Freshly opened Titian™ bloom in vivid raspberry pink.
Titian™ displays double, rosette-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden arch or porch entrance
Compact height for a climber and dense foliage make TITIAN™ ideal for framing a doorway or arch without overwhelming a small Irish front garden. Repeating clusters of deep pink flowers create a warm welcome for visitors and a rewarding focal point for beginners
House wall or sunny gable with basic support wires
The short-climber habit and good hardiness let it clothe a wall or gable efficiently, providing colour from repeating blooms while coping with typical Irish wet summers and the related fungus-prone, humid conditions when given simple, occasional care by a homeowner
Small pillar, obelisk or free-standing support
Its structured, climbing growth and medium vigour suit pillars and obelisks in modest borders, where a huge rambler would be too strong. TITIAN™ can be tied in gradually, forming a column of colour that still leaves room for perennials, suiting a busy but style-conscious gardener
Cottage-style mixed border with perennials and herbs
The raspberry-pink rosette blooms blend beautifully with lavender, rosemary, lamb’s ear or calamint, giving a relaxed cottage feel. Medium fragrance and repeating clusters offer long seasonal interest without needing expert pruning, appealing to romantic-style, time-poor owners
Screening between neighbours in a narrow side garden
Dense, dark green foliage and a climbing habit allow TITIAN™ to form a soft, flowering screen along a fence or tensioned wires. Its own-root longevity means a stable hedge-like presence that can be refreshed by pruning over time, reassuring long‑term‑planning families
Feature rose in a large patio container
When planted in a minimum 40–50 litre container with a sturdy support, this climber gives vertical colour on patios or balconies. Its repeat flowering and medium maintenance needs suit people who want a statement plant but only have time for simple watering and feeding, fitting urban residents
Rose grouping of 3 along a garden path
Planted at the recommended spacing, a trio of TITIAN™ can line a path, their clusters of deep pink flowers drawing the eye while remaining manageable in size. Own‑root resilience and steady structure mean the group matures into a coherent picture, pleasing patient, design‑minded beginners
Flower bed for home-cut blooms
Medium-sized, double rosette flowers on cluster stems are well-suited for cutting, providing fragrant, traditional roses for the house across the summer. The plant keeps producing new buds after picking, making it a good value choice for those who enjoy informal arrangements, especially hobby gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Archway – Train TITIAN™ over a simple metal or wooden arch and underplant with lamb’s ear and calamint for a soft, silver-and-pink cottage entrance – ideal for rural and village-front garden enthusiasts
Urban Wall Ribbon – Use discreet wires on a sunny house wall and let TITIAN™ form a flowering band above eye level, with pots of lavender and rosemary below – perfect for compact city or suburban gardens
Patio Statement Pot – Plant TITIAN™ in a 40–50 litre container with a slim obelisk, adding trailing herbs at the base for texture – great for balcony or terrace owners wanting vertical colour
Pathside Trio – Arrange three plants along a path and mix in crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ for fiery contrast against the deep pink blooms – suited to families who like a bold but easy-care border
Romantic Sitting Corner – Place TITIAN™ on a pillar beside a bench, backed by hydrangeas for summer fullness, so You can enjoy fragrance and colour at seat height – appealing to homeowners creating a quiet relaxation spot
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name TITIAN™ climbing rose Riethmuller, American Rose Society exhibition name Titian; unregistered cultivar in the short-climber group, commercial type climbing rose for garden and pillar use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Francis Lewis Riethmuller in Australia from ‘Crimson Glory’ × ‘Eutin’; introduced by Hazlewood Bros in 1950 and later by W. Kordes’ Söhne, entering European catalogues around 1955.
Awards and recognitions
Gold Medal from the National Rose Society of New South Wales in 1958; Gold Medal from Your Garden magazine in 1959; internal Wilhelm Kordes designation as “Particularly healthy” in 1964, confirming long-term garden merit.
Growth and structure
Short climber with 240–400 cm height and 160–260 cm spread; dense, matt dark green foliage and moderate prickliness. Forms a structured, trainable framework suitable for arches, walls, pillars and obelisks in average gardens.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double rosette flowers with 26–39 petals, borne mostly in clusters. Remontant, with a second flush that is also abundant. Moderate self-cleaning, so some deadheading improves neatness and encourages continuity.
Colour and phenology
Rich, intense deep pink with carmine hints; vivid raspberry-pink on opening, paler edging and a soft, powdery sheen as it ages. Colour is stronger in cooler weather and fades slightly in strong sun, giving a lively, changing display across the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength scent, clearly noticeable at close range. Fresh, tea-like fragrance with subtle fruity notes, particularly pleasant near seating areas or paths where the clusters of blooms can be appreciated on warm, still days.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional ellipsoid hips, 10–15 mm in diameter, orange-red when ripe. Usually incidental in ornamental plantings, but they can add a light seasonal accent if spent flowers are not removed late in the season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA zone 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5). Disease resistance is medium to common foliar diseases; responds well to basic hygiene and, where necessary, light fungicide use, with good heat tolerance if watered.
Horticultural recommendations
Best with support and training in full sun or light partial shade. Space generously as recommended to allow airflow in wet Irish conditions. Use a 40–50 litre container minimum for patio growing, and provide regular watering and feeding for optimal performance.
TITIAN™ offers repeat deep pink flowering, trainable climbing structure and dependable hardiness on a long-lived own-root plant that settles into Your garden with modest care, making it a thoughtful choice if You would like a classic climber.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TITIAN™ – deep pink climbing rose - Riethmuller
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name evokes the colour palette of the Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecellio, known in English as Titian, through the flower’s carmine-pink shade.
Competition and Show Awards:
Your Garden magazine – Gold Medal for Titian Rose (1959); National Rose Society of New South Wales – Gold Medal (1958); Wilhelm Kordes – 'Particularly Healthy' designation (internal professional recognition) (1964)
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, because the full flower form and reduced stamen accessibility hinder insects’ access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
With double flowers (26–39 petals) it is primarily ornamental and attracts pollinators only to a limited extent.
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.
