William Baffin Climbing Rose

Tired of looking at that boring wall, fence, or trellis begging for a little luster? William Baffin Climbing Rose, a Kordesii hybrid, also known as Rosa 'William Baffin', has that something special to change your mood. It features flat, double, fuchsia florets edged in pearl white at the base, along with lush, emerald-green foliage. Cold hardy in zones 3 to 8 and exceptionally disease resistant, this vigorous perennial shrub easily adapts to varying locations and climates. Adding height and color to a landscape, William Baffin reaches 8 to 10 feet high and wide and mesmerizes pollinators including butterflies with its flowers’ gorgeous color and aroma from April through early autumn.

Growing tall, William Baffin Climbing Rose can be trained to climb a wall, trellis, or fence.  Due to its high disease resistance and easy maintenance, this climber is a great choice for amateurs with a little experience under their gardening belts.Surround it with deer-resistant companion plants such as catmint, coreopsis, and columbine to protect its bold blooms from ravenous deer. A deciduous ornamental with European and Asian roots, this climber typically provides interest three seasons out of four. 

William Baffin Climbing Rose Care

Plant William Baffin Climbing Rose in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of full sun in a hole big enough to accommodate its root ball. It prefers rich, moist, well-draining soil. The pH should range between 6.0 and 6.5.  If the soil is deficient in nutrients, mix a little compost into it. A water lover, this shrub requires anywhere from 1 to 2 inches of rain or irrigation per week. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. To inspire the best blooms, feed it with a formula specific for roses one or two times per month.

William Baffin Climbing Rose blooms on new wood. Rejuvenate this shrub during early spring by cutting the canes back by 33%. Shape it to encourage more horizontal growth, which leads to a greater number of blooms. Remove spent blooms during the flowering season.

William Baffin Climbing Rose Spacing

Add height and color to a wall, trellis, or fence by training this hybrid to climb. When planting it in a group, space each shrub 6 to 8 feet apart. Arrange William Baffin Climbing Rose flower stems with Bells of Ireland, daisies, lavender, lilies, and heather to make rustic bouquets.

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