Light Needs
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Growing Zones
Climbing Roses are absolutely a plant that any gardener thinks of when they hear the term Cottage Garden. Graceful swags of color and fragrant blooms that intertwine with other classic climbers like Clematis. New Dawn Climbing Rose fits that image perfectly. Baby Pink, double blooms clothe this Rose completely and attract every pollinator that is in the area. This Rose retains the old fashioned rose fragrance you remember.
The climbing nature of New Dawn makes it a natural to grow up a trellis, arbor or even as a ground cover on a slope. The stems will need to be tied in for extra support and to keep it growing in the correct direction. New Dawn blooms on new growth which means it is less fussy about pruning and deadheading than a Rambling Rose. Deadheading during the summer will help to prolong the show.
New Dawn Climbing Rose Care
Climbing roses really need to be planted in a spot where they can have sun all day. Well drained, but consistently moist soil is very important for blooming. An average texture soil is acceptable, but regular mulching with an organic compost will help to enrich and bulk up the soil. Climbing Roses are not drought tolerant and will require extra irrigation during hot or dry spells. Using a drip irrigation or soaker hose will keep the foliage dry and reduce incidence of pests and disease.
Pruning of New Dawn is best done in the late winter before growth starts. It is also easier to see the overall structure with the leaves gone. Remove any dead, diseased or dying branches back to the main stem. A rejuvenating hard prune to the ground is only needed if there is extensive winter damage or disease damage. If this is necessary, new growth should sprout from the base quickly. Flowers will not form the first year after a revitalization. Fertilizing should be done once the first leaves emerge. A well balanced, slow release food will provide enough nutrients to vigorously bloom all season.
New Dawn Climbing Rose Spacing
New Dawn is quite a large climber. A width of 7-10 feet with a mature height of 18-20 feet. Make sure to attach this Rose to a very sturdy trellis or arbor that will last a long time. New Dawn Climbing rose can also be trained into an espalier on a wall.
New Dawn Climbing Rose Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 8-12 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Average
- Root Stock
- Own Root
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Blush Pink
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Fall
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- New Dawn Climbing Rose
- Botanical Name
- ROSA 'NEW DAWN' - CL
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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