Climbing Rose , Rosa Orange Queen

Climbing Rose (Rosa ‘Orange Queen’)

Plant Fact File:

• Plant Type: Climbing Rose
• Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Orange Queen’
• Container Size: Variable (Dependent on nursery)
• Mature Height: 2-3 meters (6.5-10 feet)
• Mature Spread: 1-2 meters (3-6.5 feet)
• Flower Color: Orange
• Flower Form: Double, cupped
• Scent: Strong, sweet fragrance
• Flowering Period: Spring to summer, with sporadic blooms throughout the season
• Foliage: Dark green, glossy
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil
• Uses: Walls, fences, trellises, pergolas, arbors, containers

Description:

Rosa ‘Orange Queen’ is a stunning climbing rose variety prized for its vibrant orange blooms and vigorous climbing habit. This cultivar produces large, double flowers with a classic cupped form, creating a striking visual impact in the garden. The blooms are complemented by dark green, glossy foliage and emit a strong, sweet fragrance, enhancing the sensory appeal of the landscape.

‘Orange Queen’ typically blooms from spring to summer, with sporadic flowering continuing throughout the season under optimal conditions. Its vigorous climbing habit makes it well-suited for training on walls, fences, trellises, pergolas, and arbors, where it can create a stunning focal point. It can also be grown in containers with support.

This climbing rose is fully hardy and can thrive in a variety of growing conditions, including full sun to partial shade and various soil types, as long as the soil is moist and well-draining. Regular pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and encourage abundant flowering.