Rose 'Old Blush'-Climbing
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Rosa' Climbing Old Blush'
Old Bush or Blush is one of the best-loved and easiest-to-grow Old Southern Garden Roses. For centuries, it has graced the yards of grand plantations, manor houses, homesteads, and simple cabins across the Southern US and Europe.
'Climbing Old Blush' is one of the oldest climbing roses in commerce. Being a sport of the 'Old Blush,' the bloom form and color are identical to the shrub and differ in size. It is a very vigorous climber and can get quite large, so please allow it plenty of space where you can enjoy its blooms throughout the year, a trait that is rare for most climbing roses.
Touted to be the rose that inspired the Thomas Moore poem 'Last Rose of Summer,' it is easy to see why. This rose is a reliable and continuous bloomer that continues to bloom into the Dog Days long after others have surrendered to the sweltering heat and humidity.
The Bush grows sturdy and upright, with a naturally full and branching habit, maturing at 6 to 7 feet on average. It is resilient, resistant, and self-curing. It will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions except wet, muddy, poorly draining areas and will withstand a fair degree of neglect once well established.
Flowers are medium-sized doubles in varying shades of clear medium pink in short-stemmed clusters and are moderately fragrant.
Height: 15’-20'
Spread: 5'
Bloom: Late Spring/Early Summer
Light: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: China
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
