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Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'

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Description

Joseph's Coat is a vigorous climbing rose that was introduced in 1964 and was bred from Buccaneer x Circus. 

This climber will grow 8-12 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It prefers moist well-drained loamy soils but will tolerate poorer soils in full sun. During the first 2-3 seasons, only removed dead or damaged canes. After that, it can be cut back by 1/3rd each year to prevent legginess. Fertilize in spring and summer. Mulch to help retain moisture.

The shrub has green glossy leaves and is quite prickly. The multi-colored fragrant flowers begin in spring and will rebloom in flushes throughout the season. Deadheading helps speed up the process. 

use Joseph's coat on a trellis, fence arbor or other vertical space. Good for a cutting, English or cottage garden.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to blackspot, mildew and rust. See pests of roses to the left.

More information on Rosa.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Foundation Planting: Back of House
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#hardy#showy flowers#deciduous#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#rose#climbing#prickly#long bloom time#multicolored#climbing rose#cutting garden#arbor#fence#trellis
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#hardy#showy flowers#deciduous#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#rose#climbing#prickly#long bloom time#multicolored#climbing rose#cutting garden#arbor#fence#trellis
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Climbing Method:
    Scrambler
    Dimensions:
    Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Rose
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Climbing
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    High
    Appendage:
    Prickles
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Pink
    Red/Burgundy
    Variegated
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Saucer
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    3-6 inches
    Flower Description:
    4-inch multicolored, semi-double blooms in red, pink, yellow, orange, blossoming in large clusters with a slight fragrance. 26-45 petals and cardinal red flower buds.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Compound, glossy dark green leaves
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Green stems with many prickles
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Vertical Spaces
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    English Garden
    Design Feature:
    Hedge
    Screen/Privacy
    Specimen
    Problems:
    Spines/Thorns