Climbing Rose 'Red Queen' (Rosa) – flowering climber – 11 cm pot – height 40 cm – pack of 2

The 'Red Queen' climbing rose (Rosa 'Red Queen') can certainly be started in a pot, especially in its youth when supplied in an 11 cm pot. For optimal long-term growth, gradually transfer it to a large container of at least 40 to 50 litres, with good drainage at the bottom. In a container, watering should be more regular because the growing medium dries out faster than in the ground. Remember to protect the pot from frost in winter by insulating it with a protective fleece or moving it closer to a sheltered wall.

Under favorable conditions, the 'Red Queen' climbing rose can grow up to 90 cm in its first year, and several meters on a suitable support over the seasons. Its growth is considered moderate, which makes it easier to guide and 'maintain on a daily basis. To encourage it to climb, regularly tie the new shoots to your trellis or pergola as they appear. After a few years, a well-established specimen generously covers a large decorative area.

The climbing rose 'Red Queen' is a repeat-flowering rose whose bloom 'extends from June to October, making it l'ne of its most appreciated characteristics. The first wave, generally the most spectacular, occurs in June and July. Successive waves follow until 'f'all, provided that faded flowers are regularly removed and 'fertilizer is applied between each bloom. This long flowering period ensures a colorful and fragrant presence in the garden for several months.

Yes, the 'Red Queen' climbing rose is renowned for its intense fragrance, 'one of its major assets among red-flowered climbing roses. Its fragrance is noticeable from the first sunny hours of the day and spreads pleasantly around the pergola or wall it 'adorns. The scent is particularly pronounced during the warm, humid mornings of 'summer. Planting this rose near a 'window, a 'patio, or an 'outdoor living space allows you to 'fully enjoy it every day.

The climbing rose 'Red Queen' requires full sun to flower abundantly and stay healthy. A minimum of 6 hours of 'direct sunlight per day is recommended, ideally facing south or west. A location that is too shaded significantly reduces flowering and encourages the 'development of diseases such as 'powdery mildew or black spot. A well-exposed wall or fence that retains heat provides the ideal support for this light-hungry rose.

The size of the climbing rose 'Red Queen' s'is mainly pruned in late w'inter, between February and March, before the vegetative awakening. Remove d'ead, diseased or crossed branches first, then shorten the side shoots to 2 or 3 buds to stimulate t'he growth of new flower buds. During the flowering season, regularly perform d'eadheading by cutting just above a'5-leaflet leaf. This simple practice significantly extends the repeat blooming until'October.

The climbing rose 'Red Queen' is a hardy rose, suited to French winters in the vast majority of regions. It can withstand sub-zero temperatures without any special protection when'it is planted in the ground and well established. In regions with harsh winters (below -10°C), a thick layer of mulch at the base of the plant and light protection of the graft with straw or a winter fleece are sufficient to protect it. In a planter or pot, insulate the container from the frozen ground and place it close to'a sheltered wall to protect the roots.