Butter‑cream coloured on a dark, smoky orange‑brown background, with reddish streaks in places. - climber, climbing rose - rose with very weak, barely noticeable fragrance - scent description not available
– Spectacular lightning-like striped flower colours
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season
– Strong climber for walls, fences and pergolas
– Glossy, dense dark green foliage display
– Award-winning quality: Barcelona Gold Medal Special feature: Striking chocolate-toned buds opening to smoky orange blooms.
Continuous availability – Personal taste
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard
If You would like a rose that looks dramatic but stays reassuringly manageable, THUNDERSTRUCK is an easy-care climbing rose that gives Your garden a striking, striped curtain of colour without complicated work. Its dark, glossy foliage and showy, cup-shaped blooms quickly clothe arches, fences or trellises, while its own-root growth ensures a long-lived, reliable plant that regenerates well after pruning. In our damp Irish climate, with its frequent rain and heavy soils, this climber copes reliably when planted with reasonable drainage and regular watering. The remontant flowering keeps Your wall or pergola colourful from early summer to autumn, and the moderate height makes it practical for average family gardens rather than just show gardens. Over the seasons it settles into a dense, balanced framework that is stable, rewarding steady but simple care, so You can enjoy its unusual, lightning-struck striping year after year with a pleasantly relaxed maintenance routine. In year one it concentrates on roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three it reaches full ornamental impact in Your garden.
Thunderstruck shows a cup-shaped, double bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Family front garden arch or arbour
Well-balanced climbing growth and glossy foliage make it ideal for training over a modest arch at the front of a typical Irish home, giving an inviting entrance without demanding complex pruning, perfect for the busy home gardener
House wall or sunny fence in small gardens
Medium-height climbing habit and remontant flowering provide a long season of patterned blooms along a fence or south-facing wall, suiting the smaller plots of urban and suburban homes where space is limited but You still want vertical interest, ideal for the space-conscious owner
Pergola or seating area backdrop
Dense foliage and repeated flushes of flowers build into a leafy, colourful screen behind a patio table or bench; own-root growth means the framework thickens steadily over years, offering a long-lived, low-fuss backdrop for the relaxed entertainer
Feature climber in a mixed cottage-style bed
The streaked, orange-yellow flowers lend a romantic, slightly rustic look that pairs well with cranesbills and ornamental grasses, giving classic cottage charm without finicky grooming routines, appealing especially to the country-style enthusiast
Coastal or exposed suburban sites with wind
Solid framework and flexible climbing shoots cope well where gardens meet Atlantic breezes and frequent rain, provided the soil is reasonably drained, offering colour and cover in spots where more delicate shrubs might fail, reassuring for the weather-wary gardener
Container-grown climber on balcony or terrace
In a 40–50 litre container with support, it becomes a compact vertical accent that flowers reliably through the season; the own-root system adapts well to pot life, giving a durable feature with simple seasonal feeding, suitable for the apartment dweller
Small rose groups of 1–3 plants near seating
Moderate fragrance and showy flowers work well where You sit close by, but the plant’s self-cleaning tendency and steady, not rampant, growth keep upkeep down, offering satisfying results for the time-poor beginner
Exhibition-style focal point for enthusiasts
The unusual lightning-like striping, cup-shaped blooms and award pedigree from an international competition allow keen amateurs to create an eye-catching show feature at home with a cultivar that still behaves reliably, ideal for the ambitious hobby grower
Decorating ideas
Cottage Archway – Train THUNDERSTRUCK over a metal or wooden arch, underplanting with Geranium macrorrhizum and soft grasses for a scented, informal entrance – for lovers of relaxed, romantic cottage gardens
Striped Patio Screen – Grow it in a 40–50 litre container against a trellis to create a living privacy screen on a terrace, pairing with pots of lavender or rosemary – for balcony and patio owners wanting easy vertical colour
Warm-Toned Wall – Combine this climber on a sunny wall with dwarf yew and pale hydrangeas so the smoky orange-brown and butter-cream blooms stand out – for homeowners seeking a tidy yet striking front façade
Family Pergola Retreat – Let it cover a small pergola above a seating area, with feather reed-grass and cranesbills at the base for movement and low maintenance – for families who want a cosy, usable outdoor corner
Showpiece Fence Panel – Select a single fence bay and plant one strong THUNDERSTRUCK to create a concentrated stripe of colour, edging with hardy herbs for structure – for keen amateurs wanting a focal “wow” without excess work
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose, large-flowered climber. Registered as ORAlodsem, marketed as THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard; exhibition name Thunderstruck, pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Pierre Orard, France, 2011. Parentage ORAstricap × (MEIronsse × HARzazz). Introduced 2015 through Weeks Roses and Matthews Nurseries; registered 2014/2016 with US plant protection.
Awards and recognitions
International Rose Competition, Barcelona – Gold Medal, confirming its ornamental value and interest for collectors and keen amateur rose growers.
Growth and structure
Climbing habit with dense, dark green, glossy foliage. Height about 220–330 cm, spread 180–280 cm. Moderately thorny shoots, forms a well-covered framework when trained on supports over several seasons.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, medium-sized at roughly 1.5–2.75 inches. Flowers borne in small clusters of 3–5 per stem. Remontant, with an especially generous second flush later in the season.
Colour and phenology
Smoky orange-brown buds lighten towards cream tips, opening to butter-cream on a dark, smoky orange-brown base with reddish streaks. Colour softens to rosy-peach and pale pink stripes; pattern generally remains visible as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with a light rose character only briefly noticeable close up. Chosen primarily for its striking colour pattern and garden presence rather than for strong scent.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional ellipsoid hips, about 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red when mature. Decorative in a discreet way, but not typically a principal feature of the cultivar.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4). Disease resistance moderate overall; good black spot resistance, with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust, especially in stressed conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with reasonable drainage and regular watering in dry spells. Train on arches, fences, walls or pergolas; plant about 2–3.5 m apart. Occasional deadheading and light plant protection keep it looking its best.
THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard offers showy striped colour, steady climbing coverage and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a sound choice if You want a striking but manageable garden feature You can simply enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the full flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens make them less appealing to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its double flowers (26–39 petals) are mainly decorative, its pollinator-friendliness is limited.
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.
