Climbing rose 'Swan Lake'

Climbing Rose 'Swan Lake' (Rosa ‘Swan Lake’). The Rosa ‘Swan Lake’, an elegant and free-flowering climbing rose, captivates with its large, double, pure white flowers subtly nuanced with cream at the heart, whose turbinated and regular shape evokes tea hybrids. The thick petals offer good hold and relatively good rain resistance, while the light fragrance adds a discreet and refined presence. Very free-flowering and remontant, it produces a generous first flush followed by sustained flushes throughout the summer. In Quebec conditions (zone 4–5), it generally reaches 2 to 2.5 m depending on winter protection and cane preservation.

To plant climbing rose 'Swan Lake', choose a suitable exposure: sun. The recommended soil is: rich, deep, well-drained. Water at the base and allow air to circulate between the branches. Remove dead parts with a clean tool, then adapt pruning to the rose's group. Winter protection depends on its hardiness and the possible presence of a graft union. Water the root ball before planting and ensure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the soil moisture by hand before watering again.

Allow a width of 1.5 m (5 ft) to arrange this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 2.5 m (8 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.