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