Butter‑cream coloured on a dark, smoky orange‑brown background, with reddish streaks in places. - climber, climbing rose - rose with very weak, barely noticeable fragrance - scent description not available
– Striking striped blooms in rich orange tones.
– Vigorous climber for fences and pergolas.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage backdrop.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Good winter hardiness down to –26 °C.
– Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir Gold Medal ag International Rose Competition (Barcelona).
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THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard
If You dream of a softly lit, “girly” cottage feel in a small Irish garden or Dublin front yard, THUNDERSTRUCK brings instant drama with its lightning-like striped blooms on a strong climber. Its shimmering orange, yellow and cream flowers lend year-round structure to walls, fences and compact pergolas, while glossy dark foliage gives a lush backdrop even between flushes of bloom. Own-root planting means a reliable long-term companion that can regenerate from the base, offering quiet confidence through Atlantic showers and breezes with good airflow helping foliage stay healthy. Simply give it sun, support and decent drainage and enjoy its evolving three-year story, from settling roots to taller shoots and finally a fully furnished vertical screen.
Thunderstruck shows a cup-shaped, double flower form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Sunny cottage-style front garden wall
Ideal where You want a romantic, striped focal point that looks after itself once established, with moderate maintenance and reliable repeat flowering creating long-season drama for passers-by and visitors, especially appealing to beginners.
Family pergola or arch by a seating area
The medium-sized, double blooms clothe supports densely without overwhelming small gardens, giving a lush, intimate feel and attractive screening while still allowing light through, perfect for relaxed outdoor moments for busy-owners.
Training along a terrace or balcony railing
Its climbing habit and glossy foliage provide an elegant green curtain and seasonal colour on limited space, and own-root vigour supports long-term structure with only light pruning, suiting compact urban plots and city-gardeners.
Statement feature on a gable or house corner
Used as a specimen, the striking colour pattern draws the eye from the street, while its height and spread build a long-lived vertical accent that anchors the planting design, rewarding patient yet practical homeowners.
Mixed boundary planting with evergreens
Works beautifully with dark yew or similar shrubs, the bold flowers standing out against deep green foliage, and own-root resilience helps maintain a stable, tidy outline over years, reassuring more cautious newcomers.
Rose-and-grass combination border
Partnered with ornamental grasses like feather reed-grass, the upright stems and swaying plumes soften the rose’s vertical lines and extend interest beyond flowering, a rewarding solution for creatively minded hobby-gardeners.
Large feature container by the front door
In a generous 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, it offers showy colour where ground planting is limited; own-root planting supports longevity and easier recovery if stressed, making it a sound option for cautious balcony-owners.
Clothed fence in exposed, rainy side garden
Set against a sturdy fence, it quickly forms a leafy, flowering screen; the Atlantic climate’s frequent breezes promote good air circulation for healthier foliage, easing care concerns for time-pressed family-gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Stripe – Train THUNDERSTRUCK over a white-painted trellis with cranesbill at its feet for a soft, storybook Irish cottage look – ideal for romantic front-garden owners.
Urban-Arch – Use a slim metal arch on a small terrace and pair with pale lavender perennials to highlight the dramatic flowers – perfect for style-conscious city gardeners.
Evergreen-Frame – Flank the rose with low dwarf yew to frame a doorway or path, letting the flowers become a changing seasonal picture – suited to homeowners seeking year-round structure.
Grass-Rhythm – Combine with feather reed-grass in a linear bed along a fence, the grasses echoing the climber’s height and adding movement – great for modern, low-fuss family gardens.
Doorstep-Show – Grow in a large 40–50 litre pot beside the front step, underplanted with scented cranesbill for a welcoming, informal entrance – appealing to busy beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose from the Rós dreapadó group; registered as ORAlodsem, marketed as THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard; exhibition name Thunderstruck.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Pierre Orard in France in 2011 from ORAstricap × (MEIronsse × HARzazz); introduced 2015 via international distributors with US plant protection granted in 2016.
Awards and recognition
Honoured with a Gold Medal at the International Rose Competition in Barcelona, recognising its ornamental value and garden performance among contemporary climbing roses.
Growth and structural characteristics
Large-flowered climber reaching about 220–330 cm high and 180–280 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and a moderately thorny framework suited to wall and pergola training.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually carried in clusters of three to five per stem; remontant habit ensures abundant repeat flowering through the season.
Colour data and phenology
Smoky orange-brown buds open to butter-cream and brownish-orange petals with reddish streaks; tones soften to rosy-peach with pale pink striping as flowers age in strong light.
Fragrance and aroma
Produces a very weak, barely noticeable rose scent; selected primarily for its dramatic striped colour effect and climbing habit rather than for strong fragrance or perfume intensity.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, ellipsoidal rose hips about 10–14 mm across, maturing to an attractive orange-red colour that can add modest late-season interest if flowers are not deadheaded.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b); generally good black spot resistance with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust, benefitting from occasional protective care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with fertile, well-drained soil; space 215–350 cm depending on use, support securely, water in dry spells, and prune to maintain framework and encourage flowering laterals.
THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard offers dramatic striped colour, strong vertical structure and long-term own-root reliability; consider it if You want a lasting feature with relatively simple care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
THUNDERSTRUCK – orange-yellow climbing rose (climber) - Orard
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the full flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens make them less appealing to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its double flowers (26–39 petals) are mainly decorative, its pollinator-friendliness is limited.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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