About
A vigorous, modern, climbing rose with glossy, dark green foliage and scented, large, double, salmon-pink flowers produced during the summer and autumn.
About the genus
Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing compound pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered flowers. Flowers may be followed by showy red or purple fruits in some varieties.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeRoses
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun, although this rose will tolerate some shade, in humus rich ,moist but well drained soil. For best flowering apply a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late winter or early spring. Apply a balanced fertiliser again in early summer. Tolerant of poor soils. See rose cultivation
PruningPruning group 17 (roses)
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly and rose leaf rolling sawfly. Deer and rabbits can cause damage
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rose powdery mildew, rose blackspot and rose rust