rosa altissimo climbing rose Crimson Sky™ Potted Climbing RoseAbout Crimson Sky Potted Climbing Rose Bush Rosa x MEIgrappo PP 18,564 Crimson Sky The Crimson Sky Potted Climbing Rose Bush is a fire engine red climber bred as a faster establishing sister seedling to Red Eden. With large, non fading, old fashioned blooms and strong disease resistance, it quickly cloaks arbors, trellises, and fences in vivid red from late spring through fall. Plant & Flower Traits Rose Type: Climbing Rose Breeder: Meilland (France)

About Crimson Sky™ Potted Climbing Rose Bush

Rosa x ‘MEIgrappo’ PP 18,564 Crimson Sky™

The Crimson Sky™ Potted Climbing Rose Bush is a fire-engine red climber bred as a faster-establishing sister seedling to Red Eden®. With large, non-fading, old-fashioned blooms and strong disease resistance, it quickly cloaks arbors, trellises, and fences in vivid red from late spring through fall.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Rose
🧬 Breeder: Meilland® (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants / Bloomables® program (USA, c. 2007)
🎨 Color: Bright, fire-engine red; non-fading in sun
🌸 Petal Count: ~28–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Large, full, old-fashioned double blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–4.5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light, fresh apple scent
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — sturdy petals and strong color for cutting

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Vigorous, upright climber
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~6–8′ apart along fences, walls, or arbors
↕️ Height: ~8–12′
↔️ Width: ~4–6′ (with support)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — bred for improved pest and disease resistance, with clean dark green foliage
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Holds strong red color without fading in heat; reliable rebloom across varied climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest