About
A rambling, repeat-flowering rose up to around 4m tall bearing clusters of lightly scented, double, soft yellow blooms, each up to 4cm in diameter from summer into 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 pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeRoses, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 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 on a pergola, arbour, or other airy structure (to reduce the risk of mildew) in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; see rose cultivation for more advice
PruningPruning group 18 (rambling roses) - see our video How to prune rambling roses
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by T-budding and grafting in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to rose aphid, rose leafhopper, large rose sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly and leaf-cutter bees
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rose powdery mildew, black spot and rose rust