Rosa 'Amadeus' - Climbing Rose

The 'Amadeus' Rose is part of the Super Conquerant series, a line of roses developed in Germany by Kordes for their climbing and vigorous habit, disease resistance, unparalleled floribundity, and charming old-fashioned look. This rose blooms continuously throughout the summer, which is rare for a red-flowered rose! Its flowers are large, double, a vibrant red that does not fade in the sun, and often gathered in generous clusters on perfectly healthy, shiny green foliage. Their scent of wild rose is rather light, but they are so numerous that they fill the air around them with their blooming drapery.

The climbing rose Amadeus Korlabriax is part of the complex family of old Tea hybrids, also known as large-flowered roses. It is a recent creation from 2003, awarded with two medals, including the Certificate of Merit from Bagatelle in 2004. This rose has a spreading habit and shows beautiful vigour. It has a flexible habit and thorny stems, often reaching 3m (10ft) (sometimes 5m (16ft)) in height and 1m (3ft) to 1.20m (4ft) in width, depending on growing conditions. Its broad, semi-evergreen, green and shiny foliage is particularly healthy and perfectly highlights the blood-red hue of the flowers. It blooms continuously from May to September, abundantly if it does not lack water. Its large roses, grouped in bouquets, full, turbinate, 8-9 cm (3-4in) wide, are composed of 20 to 39 petals displaying a very deep dark red shade. Their fresh and light scent will be classified as wild roses.

The Super Conquerant roses deserve a wall exposed to the morning sun or a structure large enough to support their shower of flowers. They allow for sumptuous decorations throughout the summer and require very little maintenance apart from regular watering in summer during periods of high heat and prolonged drought. Mix or combine them with easy-to-grow large-flowered clematis such as 'Etoile Violette' or 'Broughton Star'. They are good companions for paniculate phlox, delphiniums, digitalis, nepetas, and tall baby's breath.