Above All Climbing Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Above All Climbing Rose is an extraordinary climbing rose that will bring elegance, beauty, and fragrant blooms to any vertical space in your garden. Known for its vibrant, large blossoms and vigorous climbing habit, this rose makes a statement whether it’s cascading over a trellis, archway, or fence. Perfect for gardeners looking to add height, texture, and color, the Above All climbing rose is a must-have for your garden collection.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Color Display: The Above All Climbing Rose blooms in rich, deep shades of red, accented with a touch of pink, offering a stunning contrast to green foliage.
• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the captivating fragrance of these large, fully petaled blooms. Their delightful scent will fill the air, making it perfect for gardens where fragrance is a priority.
• Climbing Habit: This climbing rose has a vigorous, upward growth habit, making it ideal for vertical gardening, trellises, fences, and arches. It can reach impressive heights, enhancing your garden’s vertical dimension.
• Repeat Blooms: The Above All climbing rose is a repeat bloomer, ensuring continuous beauty throughout the growing season, from late spring to fall.
• Hardy and Resilient: With resistance to common rose diseases like black spot and mildew, this rose is an easy-care choice that adds lasting beauty without the hassle.
• Ideal for Vertical Structures: Perfect for creating dramatic vertical garden features, this rose works wonderfully on trellises, fences, arbors, and even as a cascading ground cover.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Climbing Rose
• Bloom Color: Rich red with pink accents
• Bloom Shape: Large, fully petaled, cupped flowers
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet, and captivating
• Blooming Season: Repeat blooms from late spring to fall
• Height: 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 meters) when fully mature
• Spread: 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters)
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5-9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours per day)
• Watering Requirements: Regular watering, ensuring soil is kept moist but well-drained
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
• Package Contains: [X] climbing rose plant(s) per pack (depending on size)

Ideal For:

• Vertical Gardens: Great for adding height and color to vertical spaces such as trellises, fences, or pergolas.
• Fragrance Lovers: The fragrant blooms will delight gardeners who love aromatic plants, perfect for pathways, patios, and garden entries.
• Low-Maintenance Landscaping: This climbing rose’s disease resistance and easy-care nature make it perfect for gardeners who prefer a beautiful yet low-maintenance plant.
• Romantic Garden Themes: The vibrant red blooms and climbing nature make it a perfect choice for cottage gardens, romantic garden themes, and garden arches.

Care Instructions:

• Planting: Plant in a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Ensure the climbing rose has enough space to spread and grow on a support structure like a trellis or fence.
• Watering: Water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid overwatering. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
• Pruning: Prune the Above All climbing rose in early spring before new growth begins, cutting back any dead or damaged canes. After the first bloom cycle, deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second round of blooms.
• Feeding: Fertilize with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in midsummer to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
• Winter Care: In colder climates, mulch around the base of the rose in late fall to protect it from freezing temperatures and ensure its survival during the winter.