Rosa 'Open Arms'® - Biologische klimroos

‘Open Arms’ – A delicate pink climbing rose

The ‘Open Arms’ rose is a charming and versatile pink climbing rose with masses of delicate, open flowers and prominent golden-yellow stamens. Its soft pink colour, graceful growth and long flowering period make this miniature rambler a beautiful addition to gardens of all sizes.

Open Arms produces clusters of small, semi-double flowers that open in soft pink shades before gradually fading to a paler pink. The rose is repeat flowering, providing colour throughout the summer and into autumn. Its compact climbing habit makes it particularly suitable for arches, pergolas, fences, walls and other garden structures.

A delicate rose with character

The semi-double flowers of Open Arms have a beautiful soft pink colour, with slightly deeper tones towards the edges of the petals. As the flowers mature, they become lighter, sometimes developing almost white or mother-of-pearl shades. The prominent golden stamens in the centre give the flowers a fresh and natural appearance.

The flowers are produced in attractive clusters against small, glossy dark green foliage. Open Arms also has a light, classic rose fragrance. Because the flowers are relatively open, the golden stamens are clearly visible, making them attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.

Where can you plant Open Arms?

With its compact and flexible climbing growth, this versatile rose is suitable for a wide range of applications:

• 🌹 On a rose arch or pergola

• 🌿 Against a fence, wall or trellis

• 🌸 In an obelisk or rose pyramid

• 🏡 Around a patio, terrace or entrance

• 🌱 Combined with perennials, clematis and other roses

• 🐝 In a bee-friendly garden

Open Arms reaches approximately 2 to 2.5 metres in height under suitable growing conditions and develops a relatively compact climbing habit. This makes it an excellent choice when you want a climbing rose without the vigorous size of a large rambler.

Long and abundant flowering

One of the most attractive qualities of Open Arms is its repeat-flowering character. The rose produces a generous first flush of flowers and continues to produce additional flowers later in the season, providing a long-lasting display from summer well into autumn.

The open, lightly scented flowers have a particularly natural appearance and expose their golden stamens. This makes Open Arms an attractive choice for a wildlife-friendly garden, where open flowers can provide valuable access to pollen and nectar for pollinating insects.

Caring for the Open Arms rose

Plant Open Arms preferably in a sunny position in fertile, humus-rich and well-drained soil. The rose can also tolerate some partial shade, making it a versatile choice for different parts of the garden. A sunny location is recommended for the best flowering performance.

During dry periods, provide the rose with sufficient water, particularly during the first year after planting. Annual fertilisation with rose fertiliser supports healthy growth and abundant flowering.

As a climbing rose, Open Arms benefits from a suitable support such as a trellis, pergola, rose arch or fence. Guide and tie in the young shoots as they grow to create an attractive spread of flowering branches.

Prune preferably in spring. Remove dead, damaged and weak branches and thin out older growth where necessary. Shortening some of the side shoots helps maintain a compact shape and encourages new flowering wood.

Strong and reliable

Open Arms is valued for its reliable garden performance, repeat flowering and relatively compact growth. The variety received the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), recognising plants that demonstrate reliable performance and good garden value under suitable growing conditions.

The variety was bred by Christopher H. Warner in the United Kingdom and introduced in 1995. Its registered name is ‘Chewpixcel’, while Open Arms is the name under which the rose is widely known and sold.

Why choose Open Arms?

Open Arms is a beautiful climbing rose for anyone looking for soft pink flowers, a compact growth habit and a long flowering season. Its delicate, semi-double blooms, golden stamens and light fragrance give the rose a charming and natural appearance.

Thanks to its manageable size, Open Arms is ideal for rose arches, pergolas, fences, walls and smaller garden structures. Its repeat flowering and attractive open flowers also make it a wonderful choice for a wildlife-friendly garden.

Open Arms – a graceful, repeat-flowering pink climbing rose with delicate flowers, golden stamens and a charming natural character.