Rosa Flammentanz (Climbing Rose)
Considered one of the best bright red climber, Rosa Flammentanz is a very hardy, vigorous, large-flowered climbing rose which produces abundant clusters of double crimson flowers
Considered one of the best bright red climber, Rosa Flammentanz is a very hardy, vigorous, large-flowered climbing rose which produces abundant clusters of double crimson flowers, 3.5 in. wide (10 cm), counting up to 17-25 petals. Moderately fragrant, the blossoms are perfectly displayed against the healthy dark green leathery foliage and make an impressive display.
- Blooms once in late spring or early summer.
- Grows up to 9 feet tall (270 cm) and spreads 4 ft. (120 cm). Excellent cut flowers. Ideal as free-blooming climber for walls, arbors, fences or other garden structures.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Very disease resistant
- Bred by Wilhelm Kordes in 1952.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Climbing Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 8' – 9' (240cm – 270cm) |
| Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48″ – 60″ (120cm – 150cm) |
| 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, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |