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- Growth habit
- Climber
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- McGredy
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Händel (also spelled Haendel) is a climbing floribunda from McGredy, raised in Northern Ireland around 1960 and introduced in 1965. It is named after the composer George Frideric Handel and comes from 'Columbine' crossed with 'Heidelberg'. Flowers reach about 5 in (13 cm) across with 26 to 40 petals. The plant can climb to about 15 ft (4.5 m), so it needs a wall, fence or pergola. A long-established climber for medium to tall structures.
Händel traits
- Flowers about 5 in (13 cm) across
- 26 to 40 petals per flower
- Climbs to around 15 ft (4.5 m)
- Parentage: 'Columbine' x 'Heidelberg'
Good for
- House walls
- Pergolas
- Fences
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Händel this page | — | Climber | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
| Alexandre Girault | — | Climber | — |
| Alibaba | — | Climber | — |
| Aloha | — | Climber | — |
Händel FAQ
What kind of rose is Händel?
Händel (also spelled Haendel) is a climbing floribunda from McGredy, raised in Northern Ireland around 1960 and introduced in 1965. It is named after the composer George Frideric Handel and comes from 'Columbine' crossed with 'Heidelberg'.
How does Händel compare with other rose varieties?
Händel: climber. Similar rose varieties include Adélaïde d'Orléans, Albéric Barbier, Albertine. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Händel good for?
Händel is grown for house walls, pergolas, fences.
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.