Climbing Rose, Henry Kelsey

Rosa ‘Henry Kelsey’

Group: Explorer Rose

Growth Habit: Climbing Vine

Spacing: 5-6’ apart

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

Ruby red roses with pink undertones & a yellow center

Double (17-25 petals), lightly scented roses

Flowers in clusters of 4-7 +

Re-blooming from July – September

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Glossy, dark green foliage

Requires a trellis to wrap itself around for support; not a self-clinging vine

Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming

Spring pruning ensures the flowers bloom and the vine maintains a more dense, appealing form

Disease tolerant

Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall

Rosehips are edible with mild flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C

Fast Growth Rate: 2-4’/year (if pruned annually)

Growth Dimensions (HxW): max 6-8’ x 5-6’; will grow to cover climbing surface provided

Can also be planted as a free-standing shrub if desired

Plant Care:

• Requires north and west wind protection • May need to be securely tied to trellis when young • Lay down trellis for winter and cover with snow to prevent winter dieback • Prune back to 2’ tall in spring to promote fresh growth and remove winter dieback • Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil • Tolerates heavy clay and sandy, well drained soils

Description

Growth Habit: Climbing Vine

Spacing: 5-6’ apart

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

Ruby red roses with pink undertones & a yellow center
Double (17-25 petals), lightly scented roses
Flowers in clusters of 4-7 +
Re-blooming from July – September
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming
Glossy, dark green foliage
Requires a trellis to wrap itself around for support; not a self-clinging vine
Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming
Spring pruning ensures the flowers bloom and the vine maintains a more dense, appealing form
Disease tolerant
Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall
Rosehips are edible with mild flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C
Fast Growth Rate: 2-4’/year (if pruned annually)
Growth Dimensions (HxW): max 6-8’ x 5-6’; will grow to cover climbing surface provided
Can also be planted as a free-standing shrub if desired