Climbing Rose , Rosa Royal Queen

Climbing Rose (Rosa ‘Royal Queen’)

Plant Fact File:

• Plant Type: Climbing Rose
• Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Royal 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: Pink
• 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 ‘Royal Queen’ is an exquisite climbing rose prized for its profusion of fragrant pink blooms and vigorous climbing habit. This variety produces large, double flowers with a cupped form, creating a stunning visual display against a backdrop of dark green, glossy foliage. The blooms emit a strong, sweet fragrance, adding to the allure of this classic climbing rose.

‘Royal Queen’ typically flowers in spring to summer, with sporadic blooms 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 striking focal point in the garden. It can also be grown in containers with support.

This climbing rose is fully hardy and can tolerate a wide range 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.