Blackboy Climbing Winter Rose
Blackboy Climbing Rose
Originating in 1919 via the great Aussie rose breeder Alistair Clarke this rose puts on a beautiful floral display.
The blooms are a dark crimson and lighten/pale as the flowers age. Growing in large clusters, they are large, full and sweetly fragrant.
Bare root / winter rose plant (not in a pot)
Crimson red clusters appear together on this climbing rose.
The flowers are full and strongly scented.
Originating in 1919 via the great Aussie rose breeder Alistair Clarke this rose continues to be popular at Swane's Nurseries.
Bare root / winter rose plant (not in a pot).
Pre-orders open in January each year. Bare root (or Winter) roses only available in Winter.
The yearly harvest of 2 year old roses occurs every May with plants becoming available in June – July.
| Rose Category | Hybrid Tea |
|---|---|
| Breeder | Clarke |
| Breeder Code | Pbr 1919 |
| Colour | Red |
| Colour | Deep crimson red. |
| Fragrance | Strong * * |
| Fragrance | Strong. |
| Awards | Passed Swane’s evaluations. |
| Parentage | Étoile de France × Bardou Job |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Height | 200-400cm |
| Foliage | Dark green. |
| Flower Size | 90mm |
| Petal Count | 15+ |
| Swane's Says | One of the greatest Australian bred roses. Still relevant in todays gardens. |
