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The Pilgrim® Climbing Rose

5 Gallon
$149.00
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The Pilgrim® Climbing Rose

Climber 'The Pilgrim‘

A fragrant, healthy English climber with perfect soft yellow rosettes.

$149.00
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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

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The Pilgrim® Climbing Rose is an exquisite English climbing rose, revered for its perfectly formed, soft yellow blooms and delightful fragrance. Its flowers are a luminous light yellow, often paler at the edges, forming neat, shallowly cupped rosettes packed with numerous petals. They emit a strong, classic English rose fragrance—a captivating blend of tea and myrrh. A healthy and reliable repeat bloomer with a more upright, shrubby habit than some ramblers, it is perfectly suited for training on pillars, obelisks, or against walls where its charming flowers and scent can be enjoyed up close.

  • Perfectly Formed Yellow Rosettes: Produces medium-sized, very double, rosette-shaped flowers in a soft, luminous butter-yellow.

  • Strong, Classic English Fragrance: The blooms carry a rich and appealing fragrance with notes of tea rose and myrrh.

  • Excellent Repeat Flowering: Blooms reliably in flushes from late spring through fall, providing a long season of color and scent.

  • Upright, Shrubby Climbing Habit: Grows with a more bushy, upright habit (to 10 ft.), making it ideal for narrower spaces, pillars, or as a large, graceful shrub.

  • Good Disease Resistance & Shade Tolerance: Exhibits very good resistance to common diseases and can perform respectably in partial shade, though blooms best in sun.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Oval, glossy green leaves with fine serrations. Produces clusters of medium-sized, cup-shaped creamy white flowers with warm apricot undertones.
  • Mature Height: 12 ft (climbing)
  • Mature Width: 6 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Strong myrrh fragrance,Repeat flowering,Excellent disease resistance,Tolerates some shade
  • Landscape Uses:Archway covers,Trellis displays,Cottage gardens,Wall plantings
  • Special Care:Prune in late winter,Provide sturdy support,Water deeply weekly,Fertilize in spring and midsummer
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Spring through fall,Foliage: Deciduous
FAQs

Q: Can it be grown as a shrub?
A: Yes, absolutely. 'The Pilgrim' is an excellent shrub rose. When sold as a climber, it is often a specially selected, more vigorous sport or is simply trained onto a support. Its natural growth is bushy and arching, making it versatile for either use.

Q: How does it compare to 'Graham Thomas'?
A: Both are superb yellow English roses. 'The Pilgrim' tends to have a slightly paler, softer yellow color, a more perfectly rosette-shaped bloom, and a more upright, less sprawling habit. 'Graham Thomas' is often a richer, egg-yolk yellow with a slightly more cupped form and can be more vigorous as a climber.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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