Vibrant deep pink with a purplish tinge, slightly lighter at the base of the petals. - climber, climbing rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - delicate, rose-like character
– Vigorous climber for pergolas and fences
– Abundant clusters of deep pink blooms
– Reliably remontant with strong second flush
– Hardy to USDA Zone 3b, excellent cold tolerance
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage Special feature: Earth-Kind North designated, proven landscape reliability.
Familiar garden experience – Long-term garden plan
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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WILLIAM BAFFIN – deep pink climbing-rambler rose - Svejda
If You dream of a front garden that simply gets on with the job of looking beautiful, William Baffin is a reliable, own-root climbing rose that helps You achieve a classic cottage feel with minimal fuss. Its vigorous yet well-behaved growth and clusters of deep-pink blooms turn fences, pergolas and house walls into long-lasting features, while its good colour retention keeps the display fresh even in changeable Irish summers with their frequent rain and humidity. Bred in Canada for toughness, this rose is genuinely hardy and forgiving, coping well with partial shade and typical family-garden conditions where time is short. The semi-double flowers are softly romantic and lightly scented, opening repeatedly in generous flushes that attract some pollinators and keep the garden lively. Because it is grown on its own roots, the plant forms a stable, long-lived framework that can regenerate from the base, ideal when You want a dependable structure rose rather than a fussy diva. In year one it focuses on roots, in year two it builds its framework, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental impact with very little extra effort.
William Baffin in full bloom, showing deep pink clusters.
William Baffin rose shown in different opening phases.
William Baffin shows a very light, rose-like fragrance.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden pergola or arch
Forms a tall, leafy climber with masses of deep pink clusters, creating a welcoming entrance without complex pruning; the sturdy own-root framework gives long-term structure for years of repeat display, perfect for the busy homeowner
Covering a fence or boundary
Rapid, dense growth and glossy dark foliage make it excellent for greening up plain timber or wire fences; its good self-cleaning habit keeps the line tidy so You spend less time deadheading and more time enjoying the flowers, ideal for the low-maintenance gardener
Small group planting on a cottage-style gable wall
Planted in a group of 2–3, it creates a romantic, country-house effect with layered pink clusters; own-root plants adapt gradually to the wall’s microclimate and give a stable, permanent look that suits the cottage-garden enthusiast
Family seating area or play corner backdrop
Used as a tall background, it frames patios or play spaces with colour from a safe distance; medium maintenance and good hardiness mean it copes well even when garden time is limited, reassuring for the young family
Partially shaded side of the house
Its tolerance of partial shade lets You brighten those awkward, less-sunny walls where many roses struggle; dependable flowering and a resilient framework mean the area still looks cared-for, encouraging the time-pressed beginner
Coastal or exposed Irish front garden
Bred for toughness, it handles cool, wet, windy conditions typical of Atlantic-influenced gardens where frequent rain and fungal pressure are common, staying presentable with modest care, suiting the coastal gardener
Large container on balcony or terrace (40–50 litre minimum)
In a generous planter, its vertical habit gives height without taking much floor space; own-root resilience and good repeat bloom make it a long-lived focal point when paired with careful watering, attractive for the urban balcony owner
Long-term rose feature in a mixed border
Works as a permanent backbone rose among perennials and shrubs, especially with lavender or campanula at its feet; the year-on-year strengthening of the own-root structure supports a long-term garden plan for the forward-planning gardener
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE ARCHWAY – Train William Baffin over a wooden arch and underplant with clustered bellflower for a soft, romantic, pink-and-lilac tunnel – ideal for lovers of classic cottage gardens
FRONT-FENCE SCREEN – Let it climb a simple wire or timber fence, teamed with white Liatris spicata ‘Alba’, for a deep pink and white contrast that stays tidy thanks to self-cleaning blooms – perfect for neat, easy-care front gardens
GABLE FEATURE – Fan the canes against a sunny gable and mix with a low hedge of cherry laurel ‘Miki’ to create a structured, evergreen-and-rose backdrop – suited to homeowners wanting a strong, long-term focal point
BALCONY COLUMN – In a 40–50 litre container with a slim obelisk, it provides vertical colour in small spaces, especially when underplanted with trailing herbs – great for urban gardeners with limited ground
PATIO PERGOLA WALK – Use along a pergola beside a seating area, pairing with lavender or rosemary for scent and structure, so the rose forms a dependable pink canopy – appealing to families who relax and entertain outdoors
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
William Baffin is a climber, Hybrid Kordesii type, sold as WILLIAM BAFFIN – deep pink climbing-rambler rose - Svejda; ARS exhibition name William Baffin, from the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL range.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Felicitas Svejda at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, from ‘Kordesii’ × (‘Red Dawn’ × ‘Suzanne’); breeding completed 1974, introduced and registered in 1983.
Awards and recognitions
Holds Earth-Kind North designation from Texas A&M University (2007) and multiple ARS Classic Shrub Rose awards around 1999–2001 at American rose shows, confirming its garden reliability.
Growth and structure
Strong climbing growth with dense, glossy dark green foliage; reaches about 240–400 cm high and 140–240 cm wide, with densely thorned canes ideal for covering arches, fences and pergolas.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat cluster-flowered blooms, typically 13–25 petals and medium sized at about 1.5–2.75 inches; flowers are borne in generous clusters that repeat with a plentiful second flush.
Colour and phenology
Vibrant deep pink with purplish tinge, lighter at petal bases; buds deep carmine pink, freshly opened flowers bright fuchsia, lightening slightly in strong sun yet retaining good overall colour through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicate, rose-like fragrance that is very weak and barely perceptible at casual distance; scent is not its main feature, making it suited to visual impact plantings rather than perfume-focused designs.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, ovoid, tomato-orange hips about 6–11 mm in diameter, adding a discreet autumn accent where spent blooms are not all removed.
Resistance and hardiness
Exceptionally hardy to about −37 to −34 °C (USDA 3b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 6); disease resistance medium overall, with good black spot resistance and moderate tolerance to powdery mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best for pergolas, fences, park plantings and solitary specimens; plant 145–160 cm apart for hedging or mass, up to 300 cm as a specimen, in well-drained soil with regular watering during prolonged dry spells.
WILLIAM BAFFIN offers vigorous height, reliable repeat flowering and outstanding cold hardiness in an own-root form that builds a long-lived, low-fuss structure for your garden; if it suits your space and style, it may be a sound choice.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WILLIAM BAFFIN – deep pink climbing-rambler rose - Svejda
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name refers to the English explorer William Baffin, who was the first European to describe Baffin Bay, which is named after him.
Competition and Show Awards:
Earth-Kind North certification (Texas A&M University, 2007); ARS Classic Shrub Rose awards (1999, 2000, 2001 at several American rose shows)
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators because the semi‑double form partially conceals the stamens, reducing their accessibility and thus the flower’s attractiveness.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers it is considered partially 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.
