Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Lemon Meringue'

Latin name
Rosa 'Lemon Meringue'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Lemon Meringue'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘Lemon Meringue’ Rose, a bright and delicate climbing rose, captivates with its large, double, pale lemon-yellow flowers softened by creamy nuances at the heart, evoking the sweetness of a fresh meringue. The thick, slightly wavy petals form elegant rosettes produced in regular clusters, creating a dense and refined effect on arches and pergolas. Its light, fresh, and subtly fruity fragrance accompanies an abundant reblooming period, ensuring a sustained presence throughout the season. Its vigorous and healthy dark green foliage highlights the clear color and contributes to good overall resistance. Appreciated for its stable luminous hue and constant floribundity, the ‘Lemon Meringue’ Rose brings sweetness, freshness, and vertical elegance to the garden while actively attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
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
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Pale yellow
Fruiting
Occasional rosehip production late in the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 ft (2.5 m)
Width
200 cm (6.5 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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