Rose Handel - Climbing

Rose type: Climbing Rose  |  Flower colour: cream-white with pink-red petal edges  |  Flowering: repeat flowering in successive flushes

Fragrance: Mild  |  Approximate mature height: 2–3.5 m  |  Supplied as: two-year-old dormant bare-root rose plant

Important pre-order information: Bare-root dispatch begins from late November 2026, subject to plant availability, weather and the order in which purchases are received. This is not a guaranteed delivery date. UK mainland delivery only.

Rose Handel – cream-white with pink-red petal edges Climbing Rose for UK gardens

Bring a distinctive garden display to your outdoor space with Rose Handel, a climbing rose admired for cream-white with pink-red petal edges flowers. This attractive variety offers elegant rose blooms, bringing colour and character to rose beds and thoughtfully designed planting areas.

Its flowers can create a beautiful contrast against garden foliage, whether grown as a focal point or combined with complementary perennials. Petal shades may differ slightly as flowers open, mature and respond to the weather.

Why choose Rose Handel?

• Beautiful colour: cream-white with pink-red petal edges blooms for a distinctive seasonal display.
• Garden character: Attractive climbing rose growth with elegant rose blooms.
• Flowering habit: Produces further flowering flushes in suitable growing conditions.
• Fragrance: Mild; scent perception varies with weather and flower maturity.
• Established height: Approximately 2–3.5 m under suitable conditions.

Rose Handel details

Flowers and colour through the season

Rose Handel is grown for its cream-white with pink-red petal edges petals and appealing flower form. Colour patterns and contrast can vary naturally from one flower to the next. Many flowers can develop in successive flushes between late spring and autumn, depending on conditions and care.

Discover more related varieties in our Striped & Two Tone Roses selection, or explore our Climbing Roses.

Fragrance and flowering

The fragrance is described as mild. Its strength may vary with flower age, temperature and time of day. Its flowering is best described as repeat flowering in successive flushes, rather than promising identical blooms every week.

Where to plant Rose Handel in the UK

This climbing rose adds interest to vertical planting. Train its stems onto a sturdy arch, pergola, wall wires or trellis, remembering that roses do not cling by themselves. Choose fertile soil that drains well, with good sunlight and sufficient room for the plant to mature.

Planting and caring for Rose Handel

• Planting: Prepare well-drained soil and avoid planting into frozen or waterlogged ground.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry weather, especially while roots establish.
• Feeding: Apply a suitable rose fertiliser during active growth according to the label.
• Air circulation: Allow sufficient spacing to keep foliage well ventilated.
• Pruning: Train and prune in the appropriate season for repeat-flowering climbers.

What will you receive?

A dormant bare-root rose, typically approximately two years old, with roots supplied without a pot or surrounding compost. During dormancy the plant normally arrives without leaves or flowers. This is natural and is not a sign of poor quality.

Pre-order and UK delivery

For the 2026/27 season, dispatch begins from late November 2026 and orders are processed in the order they were received, subject to stock and weather. This is a dispatch start date, not a promised arrival date. Please supply a telephone number at checkout so we can contact you about your order if required. We deliver exclusively to UK mainland addresses. Browse Bare Root Roses for more seasonal varieties.

Frequently asked questions about Rose Handel

What colour is Rose Handel?

It has cream-white with pink-red petal edges flowers. The exact colour may vary with light, temperatures and the age of each bloom.

How tall will it grow?

The expected mature height is approximately 2–3.5 m; actual growth varies by soil, climate and pruning.

Does it flower more than once?

It is described as repeat flowering and may produce several flushes during the growing season.

Is it strongly scented?

Its listed fragrance is mild. Scent intensity varies with growing conditions.

Will it arrive in flower?

No. Bare-root roses are supplied dormant and normally arrive without flowers or leaves.

Choose Rose Handel for its distinctive flowers and beautiful colour in a UK garden.