TITIAN™ – deep pink climbing rose - Riethmuller
If You dream of a softly lit, romantic corner that shrugs off showers and winds, TITIAN™ offers a graceful way to green up walls and boundaries with minimal fuss. Its reliable, medium-care nature suits Irish family gardens where summers are brief yet blossoms are treasured. Large, rosette blooms in a rich, carmine‑tinted pink bring a touch of Renaissance charm to cottage paths and Dublin terraces, while own‑root strength supports a long lifespan and steady regeneration after pruning. Over time it matures from patient roots in year one, to confident shoots in year two, reaching full ornamental value by year three. The medium, tea‑and‑fruit fragrance adds everyday pleasure on a quick step outside for air, and its remontant, cluster‑flowering habit keeps colour returning through the season.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Clothed cottage-garden wall or fence |
The vigorous, short-climbing habit (up to around 4 m) readily covers walls or fences, yet is compact enough for typical Irish cottage plots. Medium maintenance means occasional tying-in, pruning and deadheading rather than constant fussing, ideal for relaxed gardeners and busy homeowners. |
| Dublin terraced-house front garden pillar or arch |
Its narrow footprint and upright, flexible canes make it excellent for training on a pillar or slim arch, creating height where ground space is limited. Large, deep-pink, rosette blooms give instant kerb appeal even in small city plots for urban front-garden owners. |
| Fragrant path-side walkthrough |
Medium-strength scent with fresh tea and light fruity notes is noticeable without being overpowering, perfect beside paths where You brush past regularly. Repeating clusters ensure a steady supply of scented stems for those who value aroma, especially fragrance lovers. |
| Low-input family garden screen |
Good heat tolerance and medium disease resistance suit typical Irish conditions with changeable summers; with basic mulching and sensible spacing, care stays straightforward. Own-root plants age gracefully, regrowing strongly after harder pruning, suiting time-pressed gardeners. |
| Long-season flower and colour display |
The remontant nature and abundant second flush mean colour returns repeatedly rather than in one single show, a real benefit in shorter Irish summers. Clusters of 7–10 cm double blooms create impact over months, rewarding occasional gardeners. |
| Mixed border with perennials |
Dense, dark green foliage forms a vertical backdrop, while deep-pink flowers pair beautifully with silvery lamb’s ear or airy calamint for contrast. Using own-root climbers in borders provides stable, long-term structure for nature-oriented planters. |
| Large feature container on patio (40–60 litres) |
In a generously sized, well-drained pot of 40–60 litres, TITIAN™ works as a movable vertical accent. Its moderate self-cleaning and repeat flowering give a high decorative return for modest upkeep, perfect for balconies, courtyards and container gardeners. |
| Relaxed, resilient family seating area |
Trained along trellis near a seating nook, it brings soft colour and gentle scent while tolerating blustery, rain‑laden weather on exposed plots, extending the sense of shelter and enclosure outdoors. This calm, easy presence suits family-garden owners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-porch curtain – Train TITIAN™ over a simple timber porch with lamb’s ear and calamint below for a soft-edged, old-Irish feel – ideal for romantic cottage renovators
- City-arch welcome – Use a narrow metal arch in a terraced front garden, underplant with low grasses to keep maintenance light – designed for style-conscious urban dwellers
- Patio-showpiece – Grow it in a 50-litre half-barrel with free-draining compost and a slim obelisk, adding seasonal bedding at the base – perfect for container-focused gardeners
- Border-backdrop – Let it climb a discrete fence behind montbretia ‘Lucifer’ for a hot pink-and-red summer band – great for colour-loving border planners
- Quiet-reading nook – Frame a bench with TITIAN™ on trellis, mixed with airy perennials, for gentle scent and privacy – suited to reflective evening readers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Trade name TITIAN™ Climbing rose Riethmuller; exhibition name ‘Titian’. Short-climber group, shrub, pillar and climbing rose uses, also suitable for cutting. Unregistered cultivar with verified authenticity for garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Francis Lewis Riethmuller in Australia, 1955, from ‘Crimson Glory’ × ‘Eutin’. Introduced by Hazlewood Bros. (Australia, 1950) and later by W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany, 1955 catalogue). |
| Awards and recognition |
Gold Medals from Your Garden magazine (1959) and the National Rose Society of New South Wales (1958). Recognised as “Particularly healthy” by Wilhelm Kordes in 1964, reflecting reliable garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Short climbing habit, typically 240–400 cm high with 160–260 cm spread. Moderately thorny, with dense, matt, dark green foliage. Self-cleaning is moderate, so occasional deadheading maintains a neat appearance. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, 7–10 cm, double flowers with 26–39 petals, rosette form. Borne mainly in clusters, providing good visual impact. Remontant, with a generous second flush and additional scattered blooms in favourable seasons. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich deep-pink with subtle carmine tones; ARS code dp, RHS 53A–53B. Colour is most vivid in cooler weather, softening slightly in strong sun. Buds are glossy purple-pink, ageing to an even, full pink in bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength scent, clearly noticeable at close range. Fragrance is primarily fresh and tea-like, with gentle fruity notes. Suitable for paths, seating areas and cutting where a refined, not overpowering, perfume is desired. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms occasional ellipsoid hips, 10–15 mm diameter, orange-red when ripe. Ornamental rather than heavy-fruiting, adding small seasonal accents without significantly reducing the plant’s flowering capacity in most gardens. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 5). Medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from good airflow and hygiene. Tolerates heat well but needs watering in extended dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for beds, borders, parks and urban greens. Space 185–320 cm depending on use; plant at about 0.3 plants/m² for mass effect. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; mulch to protect roots and moderate moisture. |
TITIAN™ offers long-season deep-pink blooms, graceful climbing height and medium, enjoyable fragrance on a resilient own-root plant; consider it if You want enduring colour with manageable care in a family garden.
