Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Night Owl'

Latin name
Rosa 'Night Owl'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Night Owl'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Night Owl', a climbing rose with a mysterious and very distinctive character, stands out with its large, single, deep purplish-black flowers, highlighted by a strongly contrasting golden-yellow center of stamens. This spectacular bloom creates a dramatic effect particularly sought after in contemporary designs and gardens with dark palettes. Its moderate, slightly spicy and fruity fragrance accompanies an abundant bloom produced in decorative clusters. Very floriferous and with good remontancy, it offers a sustained succession of flowers throughout the season. Unlike climbing roses with full flowers, it favors a more natural and open style, very attractive to pollinators. Its dark green, dense and vigorous foliage contributes to good overall resistance. Rosa 'Night Owl' brings depth, contrast, and visual intensity to vertical structures 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
Deep purple
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
300 cm (10 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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