About
A compact, repeat and free-flowering climbing rose to about 3m in height, with dark green foliage. Small, aromatic, fully double pink-purple blooms cover the plant from almost top to bottom and appear 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
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeRoses
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage 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 with fertile humus rich, moist but well drained soil. For best flowering apply a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late winter or early spring. Apply again the well balanced fertiliser in early summer. 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,catrpillars, scale insects large rose sawfly and rose leaf rollng sawfly. Deer and rabbits may cause damage
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rose powdery mildew, rose blackspot or rose rust