Climbing and rambling roses

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Hella®

Climbing rose

KORditwol – Tim -Hermann Kordes

Clear, cool white tone, without any translucent creamy shade. - climbing rose, climbing rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available

Hella® gives large, snow‑white blooms.
– Reliable repeat flowering from summer to autumn.
– Strong climber for arches, pergolas and walls.
– Good winter hardiness down to –26 °C.
– ADR and international medal‑winning variety.
Gné speisialta: Petals fade softly to creamy white, with golden stamens creating elegant contrast.
Harmonious environment – Quality-conscious choice
Hella®
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HELLA® – white climbing rose – Kordes

Imagine a soft shower passing over your garden as Hella opens fresh snow‑white blooms along a wall or arch, its climbing canes catching the light in a calm, green corner. This modern climber is bred by Kordes for proven health and ADR reliability, so You can enjoy a tall, elegant screen of flowers with only simple seasonal care. On own roots it settles steadily, building a long‑lived framework that copes well with Irish rain and needs only sensible drainage in heavy clay soils. The open, semi‑double flowers show golden stamens that gently invite bees and hoverflies, keeping the mood relaxed and natural as the rose progresses from a modest first year to fuller growth and then rich flowering by year three.



Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Family garden pergola or arch Its 200–330 cm climbing habit and moderately dense foliage make an ideal, softly screened arch or pergola for a typical Irish family garden, offering white blooms from early summer onwards with modest seasonal pruning needs for busy homeowners.
Dublin terraced-house front wall The clear, cool white flowers stand out beautifully against brick or render, even in partial shade, creating a quietly elegant, “girly” cottage feel along a narrow front path with limited ground space for urban garden beginners.
Fence line for gentle privacy Planted at 250 cm as specimens, its climbing canes and dark green leaves form a light, living screen without feeling heavy, giving privacy while keeping good air flow to reduce disease pressure for low‑maintenance gardeners.
Small cottage-garden seating corner Repeat flowering with abundant second flushes means reliable colour around a bench or small patio; the semi‑double, bee‑friendly blooms add movement and life without overwhelming fragrance for nature‑loving families.
Mixed rose-and-perennial border backdrop Used as a vertical accent behind perennials such as Heuchera or Carex, its snow‑white clusters tie together pastel borders and give structure; own‑root growth supports a long‑term framework that matures steadily over the first three years for patient hobby gardeners.
Part‑shaded side passage Suitability for partial shade and very good colour retention keep the blooms bright even where houses cast shade, turning an otherwise dull passage into a light, airy corridor of white flowers for practical homeowners.
Large container on terrace (over 50 litres) In a stable 50–60 litre pot with good drainage, its moderate maintenance needs and own‑root resilience make it a dependable climber for renting or paved spaces, easier to manage and renew than grafted plants for mobile city dwellers.
Pollinator‑friendly entrance feature The open, semi‑double form with visible stamens offers accessible pollen, helping bees along a front path or driveway while the rose’s ADR background supports good garden performance even in cool, wet Irish summers for environment‑conscious buyers.

Styling ideas

  • Cottage Archway – Train Hella® over a simple wooden arch, underplant with Heuchera and dwarf coral bells for soft pink and burgundy notes – ideal for romantic front‑garden enthusiasts
  • White‑and‑Green Calm – Combine along a fence with Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' and glaucous sedge for a restrained white, green and blue‑green palette – suited to lovers of minimalist elegance
  • Girly Front Walk – Let canes frame the door, adding pastel foxgloves and violas beneath for a playful, storybook entrance – perfect for families wanting a cheerful welcome
  • Shady Side Glow – Use in a part‑shaded side passage with pale gravel and simple evergreen groundcovers so the white blooms brighten darker corners – good for time‑pressed homeowners
  • Terrace Screen – Grow in a 50–60 litre container with a slim obelisk, pairing with trailing thyme or lobelia to soften the pot edge – designed for balcony and patio gardeners

Technical cultivar profile
Property Data
Name and registration Modern climbing rose, registered as KORditwol, marketed as Hella® Climbing rose KORditwol; exhibition name Hella, commercial collection Climbing rose, commercial group Rós dreapadó.
Origin and breeding Bred by Tim‑Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unnamed seedlings; breeding year 2003, registered 2011, introduced after 2011, initially distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne.
Awards and recognition ADR Germany 2010, Tokyo International Rose Trials Gold Medal 2010, Baden‑Baden International Rose Trials Bronze Medal 2010, confirming strong garden performance and ornamental value.
Growth and structural characteristics Climbing habit 200–330 cm high with 60–120 cm spread, moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage, moderately thorny canes; suited to training on arches, pergolas, walls and sturdy supports.
Flower morphology Semi‑double, cupped flowers with 13–25 petals, 7–10 cm across, borne mostly in clusters; repeat‑flowering with abundant first and strong second flushes under normal garden care in temperate climates.
Colour data and phenology Clear, cool white blooms (ARS W; RHS 155C outer, 155D inner); buds ivory‑white, petals fading slightly to creamy white while remaining essentially white, with contrasting yellow to golden‑brown stamens at the centre.
Fragrance and aroma Very weakly scented, with barely noticeable fragrance in most conditions; selected primarily for visual effect, health and repeat flowering rather than perfume, so it suits gardens where strong scent is not desired.
Hip characteristics Occasional small, spherical rose hips, about 8–14 mm diameter, orange‑red (RHS 42A); decorative in autumn but not usually produced in heavy quantities under regular deadheading regimes.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated H7, hardy approximately to –26 to –23 °C, USDA zone 5b, Swedish zone 4; moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, helped by good siting and ordinary preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations Best for pergolas, arches, walls and fences; plant at about 150 cm for massing, 140 cm for hedges, 250 cm as specimens; tolerates partial shade, prefers well‑drained soil and regular, moderate feeding.

HELLA® – white climbing rose KORditwol offers reliable repeat flowering, graceful height and good hardiness on a resilient own‑root framework; a thoughtful choice if You would like enduring white elegance with modest effort.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: HELLA® – white climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type: antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Cultivar Authenticity: Cigireáilte:05.03.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [695] 52-971 (14.02.2026) antoniarose.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name is a female forename.
Trade Name: Hella® Climbing rose KORditwol
Rose Group: Modern Climber
Commercial Type: climbing rose, climbing rose
Commercial Group: Rós dreapadó
Exhibition Category: ornamental garden rose; exhibition climbing rose
Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Year of Introduction: after 2011
Registration Year: 2011 (US PP 22 354)
Breeder: Tim -Hermann Kordes
Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Breeding Year: Germany, 2003
Parentage: unnamed seedling × unnamed seedling

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: Tokyo International Rose Trials – Gold Medal (2010); Baden-Baden International Rose Trials – Bronze Medal (2010)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 200-330 cm
Spread: 60-120 cm
Growth Habit: climbing
Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage, with leaves that have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green shade (RHS 139A).
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self‑cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25
Flower Fullness: semi-double flowered
Flower Size: L (7 -10 cm)
Inflorescence Type: clustered
Colour Code: ARS code: W RHS code: 155C (outer), 155D (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It is a good repeat-flowering rose and its second flush of blooms is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: white
Flower Colour: Clear, cool white tone, without any translucent creamy shade.
Closed Bud: Ivory-white bud with a barely noticeable greenish tint to the outer petal edge.
Freshly Opened Flower: Fresh snow-white petals, with vivid yellow stamens in the centre creating a strong contrast.
Full Bloom: Flat-spreading, snow-white petals with the yellow anthers clearly visible.
Pre-Fading Flower: The petals fade to a slightly matt, creamy white, while the stamens darken to golden brown.
Colour Fading Description: Upon opening, the snow-white petals gently dull to a creamy white; the main hue remains white throughout.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose
Fragrance Character: scent description not available
Pollinator Attraction: The open, semi‑double flower form and accessible, visible stamens make it attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Moderately pollinator-friendly due to its semi-double, open flowers and visible stamens

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 42 A)
Rose Hip Notes: Occasionally produced, globular rose hip, 8–14 mm in diameter, orange‑red (RHS 42A).

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: 150 cm for mass planting, 140 cm for hedging, 250 cm as a solitary specimen
Planting Density: square planting 0,4 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 0,5 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirements: Medium maintenance requirement; occasionally requires pest control.
Key Uses: pergola, rose arch, wall, fence

Notes

Strengths: Harmonious environment – Quality-conscious choice
Companion Plants: Heuchera (low-growing varieties) - dwarf coral bells Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - small-leaved groundcover spindle Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' - glaucous sedge
Note: -
HELLA® – white climbing rose - Kordes
Clear, cool white tone, without any translucent creamy shade. - climbing rose, climbing rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
Siopa gréasáin rósanna. - climbing rose, climbing rose - Hella® - white - (200-330 cm)
Bláthaireacht: clustered airde: 200-330 cm Cruth na bláthanna: cup Friotaíocht gheimhridh: - white - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) climbing rose, climbing rose - Méid an bhlátha: L (7 -10 cm) Méid an bhlátha: L (7 -10 cm) - airde: 200-330 cm airde: 200-330 cm - Líon bláthanna: semi-double flowered Hella® - Rósanna sa ghairdín | antoniaROSE® Original - premium bronze Tim -Hermann Kordes

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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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