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Rosa ‘Joseph’s Coat’ (Climbing Rose)

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A kaleidoscope of colors, Rosa ‘Joseph’s Coat’ is an eye-catching climbing rose with clusters of large, 4 in. across (10 cm), full flowers (26-40 petals), changing from yellow to scarlet back to orange and carmine. Moderately fragrant, they bloom in flushes from late spring to fall. This tall climber features a stiff, upright growth with quite thorny stems and lustrous, apple green leaves. Vigorous, this cheerful rose is suitable for fences and arbors.

  • Grows up to 8-12 ft. tall (240-360 cm) and 4 ft. wide (120 cm).
  • Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile in moist, well-drained soils. For best flowering apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer
  • Susceptible to blackspot, mildew and rust.
  • Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer
  • Bred by David L. Armstrong, Herbert C. Swim (United States, before 1963)

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 10
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Climbers, Roses
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa - Climbing Rose, Rosa
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 8' - 12'
(240cm - 3.7m)
Spread 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 10
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Climbers, Roses
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa - Climbing Rose, Rosa
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 8' - 12'
(240cm - 3.7m)
Spread 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage
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