Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Climbing Carefree Sunshine'

Latin name
Rosa 'Climbing Carefree Sunshine'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Climbing Carefree Sunshine'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Climbing Carefree Sunshine', a modern and remarkably resilient climbing rose, stands out with its bright yellow single flowers and very visible golden centers, instantly brightening vertical structures. Unlike climbers with very double flowers, it offers a more natural and light style, particularly appreciated in contemporary and naturalistic landscaping. Its abundant and continuous bloom is produced in regular clusters, ensuring a constant presence throughout the season. Undemanding and known for its robustness, it shows excellent disease tolerance, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance gardens. Its dense, vigorous dark green foliage highlights the intensity of the yellow and contributes to its overall performance. Rosa 'Climbing Carefree Sunshine' brings freshness, floral simplicity, and lasting brilliance to vertical arrangements while actively attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly the first year to encourage rooting. Then, water deeply during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Light yellow
Fruiting
Decorative rosehips at the end of the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
6.6 ft (2 m)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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