TANREZLAW – white climbing rose – Evers
Imagine stepping outside for a quiet stroll after the rain, soft light catching the near‑white blooms of TANREZLAW as they sway in the breeze: a graceful, tall climber with high‑centred, elegant flowers that open from pale buds into luminous ivory. This own‑root, container‑grown rose is bred to be reliable rather than demanding, settling steadily into Irish cottage and terraced front gardens even where winds bring moisture and the soil needs care for drainage. As the seasons pass, strong roots in year one, longer flowering shoots in year two and full ornamental splendour in year three give you a quietly enduring vertical feature. Medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance make it reassuringly manageable, while its light, citrus fragrance lends a cheerful lift to every passage by the door. For arches, pergolas or façades, TANREZLAW offers an inviting, romantic focal point with minimal fuss.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front‑garden rose arch over a path |
The tall, climbing habit and extra‑large, high‑centred flowers give a dramatic archway effect, while sparsely thorned canes make training over a path easier and safer for everyday use by families and visitors, especially appealing to the beginner. |
| Cottage‑style pergola in a family garden |
Remontant flowering brings repeated waves of near‑white clusters through the short Irish summer, creating a soft, cottage feel with only medium maintenance and occasional deadheading, suiting the time‑poor. |
| Clothed house façade or garage wall |
The good height and spread allow TANREZLAW to dress a bare wall in glossy dark foliage and light blooms, while own‑root resilience supports a long‑term vertical feature that regenerates well after pruning, ideal for the homeowner. |
| Trellis divider between neighbouring gardens |
Moderately dense foliage and abundant second flush help create a soft visual screen without feeling heavy, and its semi‑double flowers keep the look airy and bright for shared boundaries, reassuring for the urbanite. |
| Feature climber in a mixed shrub border |
Medium disease resistance and good heat tolerance let it rise above mixed shrubs, adding height and perfume, provided the base soil is well prepared for excess moisture and improved drainage, practical for the planner. |
| Cut‑flower source near the back door |
The long‑stemmed, high‑centred blooms echo exhibition roses, giving you scented, citrus‑fresh stems for the vase while the plant rebounds with further flushes, rewarding the occasional snip for the stylist. |
| Large container on a sheltered patio (with support) |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good compost and regular watering, TANREZLAW can be trained up an obelisk, giving renters or balcony gardeners a vertical rose experience with manageable upkeep for the city‑dweller. |
| Romantic entrance to a Dublin terraced house |
Its luminous, near‑white flowers and light citrus scent frame a doorway with understated elegance, while own‑root stamina and medium care needs keep it looking composed in tight urban spaces, perfectly suiting the host. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Archway – Train TANREZLAW over a curved metal arch with foxgloves and hardy geraniums at the base for a soft, storybook entrance – ideal for cottage‑garden romantics.
- Ivory Pergola – Pair its near‑white blooms with blue clematis and lavender along a pergola, echoing the citrus fragrance with aromatic foliage – perfect for fragrance‑loving homeowners.
- Terraced Welcome – Flank a front door with two slim trellises, underplanting with catmint and low box to keep the look tidy yet lush – suited to busy urban front‑garden keepers.
- Evening Retreat – Let TANREZLAW climb behind a bench, with white astrantia and hostas beneath so pale flowers glow at dusk – made for those who unwind outdoors after work.
- Patio Obelisk – Grow it in a 50‑litre container on an obelisk, softened with trailing ivy and scented herbs, bringing vertical charm to compact spaces – great for renters and balcony gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Trait |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Large‑flowered climbing rose; registered as TANrezlaw, traded as Tanrezlaw Climbing rose TANrezlaw and known in exhibition circles under the American Rose Society name Schneewalzer. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau in Germany; introduced and registered in 1987, with parentage undocumented but selected for flower quality and climbing habit. |
| Awards and recognition |
Certificate of Merit at the New Zealand Rose Trials in 1991, highlighting its ornamental impact and reliable garden performance under trial conditions in a maritime climate. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong climbing habit reaching about 200–320 cm high with a 120–220 cm spread; moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and sparsely thorned canes that are easier to handle when training. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi‑double, high‑centred blooms with 13–25 petals and an exhibition‑style, pointed bud; extra‑large flowers over 10 cm borne mainly solitary, repeating well with a notably abundant second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bud pale yellowish‑white, opening ivory with a subtle lemon‑cream flush that fades to near‑white with an ivory sheen; colour retention moderate, with a fresh, translucent effect at full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium‑strength, light citrus fragrance that is noticeable but not overpowering; scented enough for cutting and seating areas while remaining comfortable for those preferring gentler perfume. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips set sparsely due to semi‑double form; when present, small ovoid hips about 9–15 mm develop, typically orange‑red and decorative but not a dominant feature of the plant. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b); tolerates heat well with regular watering, and shows medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust under garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best on pergolas, arches, façades or trellises in sun or light shade; space 140–225 cm depending on use, ensure good drainage on heavier soils, and deadhead to manage weak self‑cleaning. |
TANREZLAW offers tall, graceful flowering, citrus‑scented blooms and durable own‑root growth for long‑term arches and façades, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like an elegant, low‑fuss climbing rose.
