Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Red Fountain'

Latin name
Rosa 'Red Fountain'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Red Fountain'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Red Fountain', a climbing rose with a flexible and generous habit, is distinguished by its abundant clusters of vivid crimson red flowers that create a spectacular cascading effect when in full bloom. Its semi-double to double flowers open in large bouquets, giving a fluid, almost waterfall-like appearance when trained over an arch or pergola. Its light fragrance accompanies a remarkably sustained bloom, with a very abundant first flush followed by regular flushes. Unlike climbers with large, isolated flowers, it offers a dense and decorative mass effect, ideal for creating a vibrant floral wall. Its dark green, vigorous, and healthy foliage contributes to its reliability and good disease resistance. Rosa 'Red Fountain' brings dynamism, color depth, and a marked visual impact to vertical landscaping 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
Intense red
Fruiting
Occasional production of rose hips 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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