Overedclimb

Rose

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Radwin' (Winners Circle)

Summary: During the second flush, the plants of 'Overedclimb' are taller than those of 'Radwin'. The leaf of 'Overedclimb' is medium sized while that of 'Radwin' is large. The flower of 'Overedclimb' is a double type while it is semi-double for that of 'Radwin'. The flower of 'Overedclimb' has a greater number of petals than the flower of 'Radwin'. The flower diameter and petal of 'Overedclimb' are smaller than those of 'Radwin'. The petals of 'Overedclimb' reflex one-by-one while those of 'Radwin' do not. The reflexing of the petal margin of 'Overedclimb' is medium to strong while it is weak to medium for that of 'Radwin'.

Description:

PLANT: climbing type, upright growth habit, very weak to weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration on upper third of young shoot only, medium number of reddish prickles on stem

YOUNG LEAFLET: medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium sized, upper side medium green, anthocyanin colouration present only at margins and absent with age, weak to medium degree of glossiness of upper side of young leaves, very weak undulation of margin
TERMINAL LEAFLET: medium elliptic to ovate shape, obtuse base, acute apex

FLOWERING SHOOT: few to medium number of flowering laterals, few flowers per lateral
FLOWER BUD: medium ovate
FLOWER: double type, red colour group, medium density of petals, round shape, flat profile of upper part, concave and flattened convex profile of lower part, absent or weak fragrance, weak sepal extensions
PETAL: reflexing of petals one-by-one, obovate shape, absent or very weak incisions, medium to strong reflexing of margin, very weak undulation, inner side one colour lighter towards base (basal spot excluded), red (closest to RHS 45A) with purple red (RHS N57A) at transition to basal spot, outer side dark pink red (RHS 53C)
BASAL PETAL SPOT (INNER SIDE): very small, white
OUTER STAMEN: predominantly light yellow filament with a weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration

Origin & Breeding History: The variety 'Overedclimb' originated from a controlled cross conducted by the breeder, Julie Overom, of Barnes, Wisconsin, USA. The cross was made in July 2006 in Wisconsin, USA between two unnamed parents. From the resulting progeny, the new variety was selected as a single plant based on its bushy, climbing plant growth habit, semi-glossy medium green foliage, many leaves, deep red coloured flowers and disease resistance.

Tests & Trials: The comparative trial for 'Overedclimb' was conducted outdoors during the summer of 2020 in St. Thomas, Ontario. The trial included 9 plants of the candidate variety and 10 plants of the reference variety. All plants were grown from bare-rooted cuttings and transplanted into 13.6 litre containers in June 2020. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants, or 10 parts of plants, of each variety on July 23, 2020. All colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Comparison tables for 'Overedclimb' with reference variety 'Radwin'

Plant height during second flush (cm)

Petals per flower (number)

Flower diameter (cm)

Petal length (cm)

Petal width (cm)

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Rose: 'Overedclimb' (left) with reference variety 'Radwin' (right)

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Rose: 'Overedclimb' (left) with reference variety 'Radwin' (right)

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Rose: 'Overedclimb' (left) with reference variety 'Radwin' (right)