Climbing rose 'Salmon Queen' (Rosa) - flowering climber - 11 cm pot - 40 cm tall - pack of 2

Yes, the 'Salmon Queen' climbing rose (Rosa 'Salmon Queen') is a repeat-flowering variety that blooms from June through October, providing nearly five months of continuous flowers. It produces its first light salmon flowers in early summer, then blooms again after each flush if you regularly remove the faded flowers. This generous repeat flowering sets it apart from non-repeat-flowering roses, which bloom only once a year. To maintain this pace, applying rose fertilizer after each major flush of flowers stimulates the production of new buds.

The climbing rose 'Salmon Queen' is a full-sun plant that requires at least 6 hours of 'direct sunlight per day to flower abundantly and maintain healthy foliage. A south or southwest-facing location, against a wall or pergola, is perfect for it. In partial shade, the flowering is 'significantly reduced and the foliage becomes more vulnerable to fungal diseases such as mildew and black spot. Also avoid overly confined corners where 'air circulates poorly: good ventilation around the stems considerably reduces fungal risks.

Yes, the climbing rose 'Salmon Queen' is renowned for its intense and pleasant fragrance, 'one of its major advantages over many modern varieties that have lost their scent. The fragrance is particularly noticeable in the mid-morning, when the flowers are fully open and warmed by the sun. Planted near a 'terrace, 'window, or 'entrance 'door, it will naturally perfume the 'outdoor area throughout the 'summer. Its pale salmon flowers give off soft floral notes, typical of large-flowered roses.

The climbing rose 'Salmon Queen' is a hardy variety that easily withstands winters in French regions, including areas where temperatures regularly drop below 0°C. When planted in the ground, it generally does not require any special protection; simply mulching around the base (with fallen leaves or wood chips) in November is enough to protect the graft union during the coldest winters.

To achieve generous coverage and maximize the flowering of the 'Salmon Queen' climbing rose, training is a key step from the first year. Install a sturdy support (wooden or metal trellis, arch, pergola, tension cables) before planting. Guide the large structural canes by inclining them as horizontally as possible: this horizontal position causes sap to rise into the lateral shoots, which will then bear many flower buds. Tie the canes with flexible ties so as not to damage the 'bark.

The climbing rose 'Salmon Queen' can easily be grown in a large container on a sunny terrace or balcony. Choose a pot of 'at least 40 to 50 liters, filled with 'rich, well-draining potting mix (all-purpose potting mix mixed with 20% pumice or clay pellets '). Install a suitable support inside or behind the pot to guide the stems from the start. In a container, watering should be more frequent than 'in the ground, as the substrate dries out faster; check the 'soil moisture two to three times a week in summer.

For the 'Salmon Queen' climbing rose to 'bloom fully, loose, deep, and regularly enriched soil is essential. When planting, incorporate well-rotted compost and crushed horn meal into the garden soil to slowly release n'itrogen. In March, before the growing season begins, apply a potassium-rich granular fertilizer specifically formulated for roses to stimulate flowering. Repeat this application after each major flush of blooms, up to'July at the latest, so as not to disrupt the plant's winter dormancy.