Night Owl Climbing Rose (PPAF)

A color breakthrough at Climbers!

I can remember the excitement of the first lavender rose, ‘Sterling Silver’, exactly 50 years ago. They all wanted one. It has taken a long time; but lavenders have turned purple, especially in the last decade. Vigour, hardiness and disease resistance have also improved considerably. Finally we have a true burgundy nuthatch. And it just might be the best purple rose of all, a truly distinctive addition to your garden.

‘Night Owl’ – a unique new climbing rose with extraordinary characteristics:

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

The flowers are very long-lived, and repeat cycles come quickly and reliably.

The sweet fragrance is a combination of cloves and spices.

Profuse foliage with exceptional disease resistance.

Prodigious and vigorous grower – up to 14 feet. Ideal for fences or large trellis. On fences, we suggest planting on each other, or possibly every third fence post. Imagine ‘Night Owl’ on a trellis against a soft pastel or white wainscoting.

Unlike many climbing roses, ‘Night Owl’ should flower 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 soil enriched with compost.

Covers well the first winter.

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

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