Rosa 'Aloha' - Climbing Rose from 'Max' Series

The 'Aloha' climbing rose or 'KORwesrug' is a creation by the German rose breeder Kordes, distinct from the other 'Aloha', which is also a climbing rose but with pink flowers. This rose, created by Kordes, charms with its perpetual flowering in shades of orange and pink, sometimes with a touch of red. It has a generous and charming flowering, composed of fully petaled roses with a fruity fragrance. It is not very tall but vigorous, making it suitable for small gardens and container gardening. Its foliage, a beautiful dark green, is resistant to diseases. This variety is also known for its hardiness and robustness. And its roses, which remain attractive even in the rain, hold up well in a vase.

The 'Aloha' climbing rose or 'KORwesrug' is part of the Climbing Max series, a line of climbing roses developed in Germany by Kordes. These versatile varieties are best when most long shoots are trained horizontally. They reach 2 to 2.50 metres (7 to 8 feet) and are stunning on trellises, fences, walls, arches, or obelisks. These roses form magnificent flowering pyramids left free and planted in groups of 3.

This 'Aloha' rose, introduced in 2003, belongs to the complex family of cluster-flowered roses. It is a sarmentous rose with a flexible habit and thorny stems, reaching a height between 2 and 2.50 metres (7 and 8 feet) with a spread of 80 cm (32in) to 1 metre (3 feet), depending on the growing conditions. Its deciduous foliage, a glossy dark green, is exceptionally healthy and perfectly enhances the attractive colour of the flowers. These roses, measuring 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) in diameter, are full of imbricated petals arranged in an old-fashioned style. The colour palette includes apricot, pink, salmon pink, and pink-red. It blooms abundantly from May to June to October, as long as it doesn't lack water in summer. Its roses are clustered in bouquets of 5 to 10 units. They have a strong fragrance, particularly in hot weather.

The 'Aloha' rose by Kordes can be grown as a climber or a bush, depending on the preference of each gardener. It allows for creating magnificent displays throughout the summer and requires very little maintenance, apart from regular watering during hot weather and prolonged drought. It is best not to prune it too much. Pair it with another small climbing rose with white flowers, for example, Alaska or Opalia climbing rose, or combine it with easy-to-grow large-flowered clematis like 'Etoile Violette' or 'Blue River'. Aloha can also be successfully associated with the Westerland rose or used as a substitute.