TANREZLAW – white climbing rose - Evers
Schneewalzer brings a sense of seaside calm to compact family gardens, with refined, near‑white blooms that glow softly against dark green leaves and sway in the breeze. As a medium‑maintenance climber it is straightforward to manage on a veranda trellis or small pergola, while its good heat tolerance suits milder coastal conditions where salt‑laden winds meet reliable structure and well‑managed drainage on heavier soils. The long, repeat flowering season and elegant, high‑centred blooms make it ideal if you want a graceful cut‑flower rose without complex pruning, while the sparsely thorned canes simplify tying‑in and everyday care. Delivered as a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre own‑root plant, it is bred for a long lifespan, steady regeneration from the base and stable ornamental value over time, with roots establishing in the first year, strong shoot growth in the second and full garden presence by the third – a gentle investment for relaxed, coastal‑inspired outdoor living.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda trellis |
The variety’s good heat tolerance and medium maintenance make it well suited to sheltered Cornish or Devon verandas, where regular watering can easily be managed and drainage on heavier soils is controlled, offering extended seasonal interest for coastal-style lovers. |
| Family pergola seating area |
With 2–3 m of climbing growth and moderately dense, glossy foliage, this rose quickly clothes a modest pergola, giving dappled shade and repeated flushes of soft white flowers above an outdoor seating area, ideal for relaxed afternoon tea for beginners. |
| House façade or garage wall |
The tall, flexible canes and sparsely thorned growth allow easy tying against walls or trellis, creating a vertical accent that softens brick or render without overwhelming a typical family plot, especially appreciated by busy urban garden owners. |
| Rose arch over a path |
Its XL, high‑centred blooms read beautifully at eye level when trained over an arch, while the medium fragrance adds a gentle citrus note as you pass, making the daily walk through a small garden feel special for hobby gardeners. |
| Large container on sheltered patio |
Planted in a well‑drained container of at least 40–50 litres with a sturdy obelisk or trellis, the own‑root plant develops into a lasting feature, avoiding graft failures and giving stable flowering from year to year for homeowners with paved spaces. |
| Cut-flower corner in the garden |
The solitary, high‑centred, exhibition‑style blooms are ideal for vases, and the repeat‑flowering habit ensures a regular supply of long stems without specialist know‑how, making home arranging accessible to those who love simple indoor displays. |
| Mixed climber and shrub backdrop |
Combined with smoke bush or clematis, its near‑white flowers and dark foliage create depth at the back of a border, while the own‑root habit supports gradual thickening into a durable framework valued by gardeners seeking long-term structure. |
| Shingle or gravel coastal strip |
In a free‑draining shingle bed with supporting posts or wires, this rose’s heat tolerance and medium disease resistance lend themselves to a bright, seaside look, especially where wind‑exposure is moderated for coastal-style enthusiasts. |
Styling ideas
- Seaside-Arch – train over a slim arch with shingle and timber edging, underplant with Festuca and sea kale for a pale, beachy palette – for coastal-style lovers.
- Veranda-Screen – grow in a 50‑litre pot on a sheltered balcony, tying canes to a trellis to create a soft, white privacy screen – for busy urban garden owners.
- Cream-Companion – pair against Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ so the near‑white flowers glow against dark foliage, adding drama with little extra work – for hobby gardeners.
- Tea-Corner – cover a small pergola beside a bistro set, combining with lavender in pots for fragrance while keeping maintenance simple – for beginners.
- Façade-Frame – fan-train either side of a doorway with ivy at the base, using the sparse thorns for easier tying-in and long-term structure – for homeowners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climbing rose; registered as TANrezlaw, marketed as TANREZLAW – white climbing rose - Evers and known in exhibitions as Schneewalzer; premium gold quality selection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau, Germany; introduced and registered in 1987, with parentage not publicly disclosed; belongs to the commercial climbing rose group. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised at the New Zealand Rose Trials with a Certificate of Merit in 1991, highlighting garden and show performance under trial conditions in a maritime-influenced climate. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit reaching about 200–320 cm in height and 120–220 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and comparatively sparse prickles for easier handling and training. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, high-centred, pointed-budded blooms of XL size, usually borne singly on the stems; around 13–25 petals, remontant with a notably abundant second flush in favourable seasons. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Closed buds pale yellowish-white; open flowers ivory to near-white with a faint creamy to lemon-yellow centre, gradually fading to almost pure white with a soft ivory sheen as they age on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, refined fragrance with a light citrus character; noticeable at close quarters around seating areas yet not overpowering when several stems are cut for indoor arrangements. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips form only sparsely due to the semi-double flower form; when present they are ovoid, about 9–15 mm, coloured orange-red, and generally of minor ornamental significance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, needing routine monitoring in damp, disease-prone seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best trained on pergolas, arches, façades or trellis in sun to light shade at 140–225 cm spacing; medium maintenance, needing occasional pest control and some deadheading where self-cleaning is weak. |
TANREZLAW – white climbing rose - Evers offers repeat flowering, manageable climbing growth and a long-lived own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed yet enduring coastal-inspired gardens.
