Shrubs

Hardy Climbing Rose 'Henry Kelsey'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Rosaceae

The hardy Rose Rosa ‘Henry Kelsey’ is a vigorous, semi-climbing Canadian variety known for its vibrant scarlet-red flowers and remarkable cold hardiness. This rose produces abundant clusters of slightly fragrant, semi-double flowers that bloom continuously throughout the summer. Its flexible, arching habit allows it to be used as a large shrub or trained on a support, fence, or trellis. The dense, dark green foliage creates a striking contrast with the intense blooms and adds beautiful texture to landscape designs. Developed as part of the Explorer series, Rosa ‘Henry Kelsey’ combines hardiness, vigor, and a long flowering period. Grown in full sun in well-drained soil, this rose attracts pollinators and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance northern gardens with high visual impact.

Hardy Climbing Rose 'Henry Kelsey'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Moderate to regular in season

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodLate spring to autumn
Flower colorRaspberry red
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRed rose hips
Maximum height2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Maximum width2 m (6.6 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-37 °C (-35 °F)

Its strengths, naturally.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

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