Rosa Josephs Coat (Climbing Rose)
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.
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 | Rosa – Climbing Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | 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, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |