Large Flowered Climbing Rose 'Handel'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Time
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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Bloom Shape
Patent Information
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By simple layering
By air layering
By tip layering
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atwater, California

Chula Vista, California

Willis, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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V
Media, PA | May 2007 | neutral

I have to take back what I said 2 years ago - this has hardly grown at all in 2 years and despite my best efforts has major black spot. ...Read More

J
Willis, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | positive

This Beautiful Climber from Sam McGredy is wonderful and gets quite large

F
(Zone 8a) | July 2005 | positive

Beautiful rose, with pale pink blooms edged in bright pink. Dark bronze foliage contrasts well, and it seems to be quite vigorous. Sadly ...Read More

P
Irving (Dallas area), TX (Zone 8a) | June 2004 | neutral

Bred and introduced in Ireland. Light, honey, fragrance.

Parentage:
Seed: Columbine
Pollen: Heidelberg

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