Climbing Rose Night Owl (ppaf)

October 6, 2008

A Color Break-through in Climbers!
I can remember the excitement of the first lavender rose, Sterling Silver, exactly 50 years ago. Everyone wanted one. It has taken a long time; but the lavenders have deepened to purple, especially in the last decade. Vigor, hardiness and disease resistance have also improved considerably. Finally we have a true claret purple climber. And it may just be the best purple rose of all - a truly distinctive addition to your garden.

Night Owl - a unique new climbing rose with extraordinary features:

Clusters of rich wine purple blooms with contrasting yellow stamens; a color like no other climber. The blooms do not fade even in the hottest of climates. Combines beautifully with the soft yellow climber, Lemon Meringue or the deeper yellow Autumn Sunset.

Blossoms are very long-lived and repeat cycles come quickly and dependably.

Sweet fragrance is a combination of clove and spice.

Profuse foliage with exceptional disease resistance.

Prodigious, vigorous grower - up to 14 feet. Ideal for fences or large trellises. On fences, we suggest planting on every other, or possibly every 3rd fence post. Picture Night Owl on a trellis against white or soft pastel-colored siding.

Unlike many climbing roses, Night Owl should bloom the same year if planted in early spring.

Planting and Care

Hardy in Zones 5-9.

For best results plant in spring or fall.

Plant in full sun for best blooms, but will tolerate partial shade.

Plant in well-drained, compost-enriched soil.

Mulch well the first winter.

Pruning and shaping, when necessary, should be accomplished after the initial spring bloom.

Fertilize with Rose-Tone monthly from early spring until late summer.

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