Large Flowered Climbing Rose 'America'
Rosa
Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) |
Cultivar: | America |
Additional cultivar information: | (PP3682, aka JACclam) |
Hybridized | by Warriner |
Registered or introduced: | 1975 |
Class:
Modern Climber
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color:
Medium pink (mp)
Bloom Shape:
Double
Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Habit:
Trained to climb
Trained on pillar
Patent Information:
Patent expired
Other Details:
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Stems are very thorny
Pruning Instructions:
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Long Beach, California
Redding, California
Bristol, Connecticut
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Old Town, Florida
Marietta, Georgia
Kailua, Hawaii
Kaneohe Station, Hawaii
Maunawili, Hawaii
Meridian, Idaho
Hampton, Illinois
Madison, Illinois
Westfield, Indiana
Lansing, Kansas
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Topeka, Kansas
Owensboro, Kentucky
Echo, Louisiana
Franklin, Michigan
Okemos, Michigan
Ozark, Missouri
Conover, North Carolina
Graham, North Carolina
Aurora, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Clatskanie, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Charleston, South Carolina
Knoxville, Tennessee
Maryville, Tennessee
Conroe, Texas
Gorman, Texas
Mc Kinney, Texas
Roanoke, Virginia
Olympia, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On Sep 15, 2016, ponderosa100 from Meridian, ID wrote: An outstanding salmon colored rose that is vigorous and produces many blooms. I have one that I planted five years ago in the backyard |
Positive | On Nov 11, 2015, brandoncakes from Kailua, HI wrote: Beautiful salmon pink blooms with an intense fragrance! Constant bloomer, shooting out buds every few months. I bought this rose as a barefoot from Weeks, and it's doing quite well. Not growing as tall I expected, but it's still only in its first year here in Hawaii. She loves sun, so don't leave her in the shade too long. |
Positive | On May 10, 2014, StellaElla from Graham, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: This rose is very happy along a southern facing fence in my Zone 7b garden. The blooms are a delightful coral pink and abundant, repeating several times though the season. I have not had any trouble with blackspot or powdery mildew. Aphids occasionally mess with the buds but seem to prefer the neighboring "Blue Girl" hybrid tea. Overall I see this rose healthy and happy in my garden for many years to come. |
Negative | On Nov 11, 2012, AZ_Alkmaar from Westfield, IN wrote: Although 'America' is a beautiful rose, it is extremely susceptible to Black spot disease. I have had it for the past three years, and this summer of 2012, it got infected starting May and all summer it had been leafless. I beleive partially it happened because it is planted between two prune bushes and there had been limited air circulation. I will transplant it coming spring and give it another chance, if it continues to get sick, I will dicard it. I do not understand why this plant is listed here as a Black Spot resistant?!.... |
Positive | On Oct 13, 2009, SerenaSYH from Overland Park-Kansas City, KS wrote: The blooms of my Climbing America on its very first growing year are HUGE and Gorgeously spiraling classic hybrid tea form. It is one of my most perfectly formed roses. I bought a very healthy prolific own-root from Roses Unlimited and what a wonderful plant it is! Very healthy so far. The blooms form very slowly because each bloom develops a power-pack of petals- huge long-lasting petal formations. I love this rose! It is the only medium-scented rose that I can be enthused about. Usually I ignore/shrug off medium-scented roses, but the color and its perfection of form have made me forget that flaw. Its fragrance is more peppery and is not the typical fruity scent or damask scent. |
Neutral | On Apr 6, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Editor's Note Plant Patent number 3682 has expired |
Positive | On Apr 6, 2008, giftedgirl from Ozark, MO wrote: This has been a favorite in my garden since it was first planted. It was a mere foot tall over two years ago, and now it is taller than my house. |
Positive | On Jun 21, 2006, garden6 from Lansing, KS (Zone 5b) wrote: This rose is doing very well with a heavy mulch cover and light shelter from the wind provided by the trellis. I planted this potted rose during a summer sale. I also added a whole raw egg at the base of the roots during planting. A neighbor shared that this would do wonders for the rose. Seems to be working. |
Positive | On Jun 25, 2005, gardener2005 from Baton Rouge area, LA (Zone 8b) wrote: I have two in my zone 8 garden and they do very well provided I hook up the hose attatchment and spray them each week when I water. I seem to have to spray to prevent black spot most all my roses because it is so humid and rains a lot. The Climbing Americas respond well and have beautiful large glossy leaves and very full fragrant clove scented flowers. |
Positive | On May 16, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: This was my very first climber and it's done beautifully. It survives winter with protection and blooms a lot. The only draw back is that it tends to get black spot late in the season. |
Positive | On May 22, 2004, springlover from Franklin, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: This was one of the very first roses I planted here in Southern Michigan. It is hardy, and has beautiful coral/salmon colored blooms with mimimal scent. Unfortunately, I found somewhere that it only blooms in spring and fall...don't know why, unless it isn't getting enought sun thru the summer. It does hate pruning and needs winter protection here. In spring I only clip off dead tips. I once had a cane on it at least 15' tall! |
Neutral | On May 21, 2004, flwrlvr from Sargent, NE wrote: The original builder of my current country residence loved plants and trees (there are several fruit trees and I have "discovered" old flowerbeds and other treasures) but the last few owners/tenents didn't care much for that kind of thing, so there's lots of work. While turning soil for a flower spot, I uncovered a rose tag, and immediately set forth to find out about it. |
Neutral | On Jan 18, 2004, Karenn from Mount Prospect, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: This climber is hardy to Zone 5 (with protection from heavy wind & mulching in winter). |
Positive | On Jan 17, 2004, suncatcheracres from Old Town, FL wrote: I've been looking for a climbing light salmon or coral pink rose that will do well in Northcentral Florida for quite a while, and I found a bare root one on a table in front of a local feed store yesterday. The owner says he sells this brand every year and never gets anything but praises from customers, so I planted my fairly hefty bare root rose with unslightly bare stems into the ground today, as the package said "Plant Me Now." I've been told I can plant practically anything here in zone 8b, as long as the ground isn't frozen. |