Maritim, close-up of the flower
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Large-Flowered ClimberTantau, 2007Pink

Maritim

Deep pink climber with very healthy foliage.

Deep pink

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat, in flushes

Repeat-flowering in flushes, June–October. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Feature

Health

Very healthy glossy foliage, excellent rain tolerance

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6b. To ≈ −20 °C; in colder zones — winter cover.

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Plant size

200–300 × 50–90 cm
person 170 cm200–300 cm
Habit
Very vigorous, upright, with twining growth
Dimensions
200–300 cm tall × about 50–90 cm wide
Support
Required: arches, fences, pergolas, walls
Shoots
Long, flexible
Branching
Good

Flower

10–12 cm
Bud shape
Round, pink
Open flower
Fully double, first globular-cupped, then a flat rosette / 'shell'; 10–12 cm
Centre
Dense, rosette-like
Fullness
Double, 26–40 petals
Flower carriage
Singly and in small clusters
Flower durability
A large, showy flower on a healthy bush

Fragrance

Weak

Weak or almost absent.

Disease resistance

5 out of 5
Rustresistant

Very good against disease; excellent rain tolerance.

Sun

Full sun

Repeat flowering June–October.

Thorns

Moderate
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Details on thorns are incomplete.

Foliage

Medium green, glossy, healthy.

Other names

Breeder's code TANmitiram.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Large-Flowered Climber
Breeder
Tantau, 2007
Bud shape
Round, pink
Open flower
Fully double, first globular-cupped, then a flat rosette / 'shell'; 10–12 cm
Centre
Dense, rosette-like
Colour
Rich bright pink, with a cool purplish tone
Fullness
Double, 26–40 petals
Flower carriage
Singly and in small clusters
Flowering
Repeat-flowering in flushes, June–October
Fragrance
Weak or almost absent
Flower durability
A large, showy flower on a healthy bush
Habit
Very vigorous, upright, with twining growth
Branching
Good
Shoots
Long, flexible
Thorns
Details on thorns are incomplete.
Dimensions
200–300 cm tall × about 50–90 cm wide
Support
Required: arches, fences, pergolas, walls
Foliage
Medium green, glossy, healthy
Resistance
Very good against disease; excellent rain tolerance
Use
Arches, fences, pergolas, walls

Colour scheme

Rich bright pink, with a cool purplish tone

Rose neighbours

Perennials to plant nearby

Neighbouring roses

Pink climbers keep a single rich palette around Maritim.

Companion perennials

Blue clematis and perennials give contrast to the bright pink:

clematisdelphiniumcatmintlavender

Contrasting accents

For contrast beside the pink, blue accents:

blue clematisdelphiniumsilvery foliage

More about the variety

Use
Arches, fences, pergolas, walls

How to grow

Where to plant. Arches, fences, pergolas, walls — a healthy bright pink climber that does not mind rain.

Climate. Hardy to about zone 6 (to ≈ −20 °C); in the colder regions of Ukraine — cover (take the canes off the support).

Care. Very healthy and undemanding; tie in and bend the canes for abundant flowering along their whole length.

About the name

Name. 'Maritim' — a sea theme; sold under the Maritim® trademark.

Breeding. Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau (Germany), code TANmitiram; bred in 2001, introduced in 2007. This is Tantau (not Kordes).

Significance. Prized for its exceptional leaf health and rich, clean pink colour — a reliable climber for a fence or an arch.

Frequently asked questions about Maritim

Does Maritim need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. To ≈ −20 °C; in colder zones — winter cover.

How many times a season does Maritim flower?

Repeat-flowering in flushes, June–October.

How big does Maritim grow?

200–300 cm tall, 50–90 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Maritim?

Overall resistance: 5 out of 5. Very good (mildew, rust, botrytis, black spot).

How much sun does Maritim need?

Sun; full sun; repeat flowering June–October.

What does Maritim smell like?

Weak or almost absent.

Gardeners' photos and reviews

My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.