Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Swan Lake'

Latin name
Rosa 'Swan Lake'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Swan Lake'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘Swan Lake’ rose, an elegant and floriferous climbing rose, captivates with its large, double, pure white flowers, subtly nuanced with cream at the heart, whose turbinate and regular shape is reminiscent of tea roses. The thick petals offer good hold and are relatively rain-resistant, while the light fragrance adds a discreet and refined presence. Very floriferous and recurrent, it produces a generous first flush followed by sustained reblooming throughout the summer. In Quebec conditions (zone 4–5), it generally reaches 2 to 2.5 m depending on winter protection and cane preservation. Its well-structured climbing habit is perfect for medium-sized trellises, arches, and pergolas. Its dark green, dense, and healthy foliage shows good disease tolerance in rich, deep, and well-drained soil. The ‘Swan Lake’ rose brings luminosity, verticality, and classic elegance to the garden while 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
-23°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Pure white
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
250 cm (8 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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