Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Tropical Lightning'

Latin name
Rosa 'Tropical Lightning'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Tropical Lightning'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Tropical Lightning' is a spectacular climbing rose with an exotic character, distinguished by its large, double, bright yellow flowers splashed and striped with scarlet red, each flower presenting a unique pattern. This flamboyant variegation creates a striking visual effect on sunny pergolas, trellises, and arches. The thick, well-formed petals offer good hold, while the light fragrance accompanies abundant, recurrent flowering throughout the summer. Its vigorous, well-branched climbing habit allows for rapid coverage of vertical structures while maintaining a dense and structured silhouette. Its dark green, glossy, and resistant foliage highlights the spectacular contrast of the flowers and shows good disease tolerance in rich, deep, well-drained soil. Rosa 'Tropical Lightning' brings vibrant color, originality, and verticality to the garden while attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 6
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
Orange with red stripes
Fruiting
Occasional production of rose hips at the end of 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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