About Crimson Sky™ Bare Root 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