Rosa Wilderode- Bourbon Rose

The 'Wilderode' Rosebush is a particularly vigorous climbing rosebush that also stands out for its rich, massive red flowering in late spring. It has long flexible stems, very dense foliage that is attractive and exuberant vegetation. Between May and June, the plant is covered with large clusters of semi-double flowers that can be seen from afar. This splendid variety is perfect for dressing up a pergola, a wall, a fence, or climbing trees.

The large 'Wilderode' rosebush is a creation of Lens Roses dating back to 2009. The plant can easily reach 7 to 8 m (26ft) in height with a spread of 2 to 3 m (7 to 10ft). Regular pruning can keep it as a large bush of 3 m (10ft) in height. Its long stems are flexible, thorny, and covered with very dense and healthy foliage, a bright medium green color with a slight gloss. The flowers of this variety form abundantly in May-June. Gathered in beautiful clusters, they emerge on short shoots from the 2nd year, as intense red buds. Then, they open up into small semi-double rosettes with a clear bicolour of 4 cm (2in) in diameter. Their edges transition from red to pink-red as the hours go by, around a white center. They emit a light fragrance and their cluster of stamens is highly visited by bees.

'Wilderode' combines the strength of wild liana roses and a rare red flowering in roses of this type, which are often white. It fits perfectly in a romantic, English-style garden or one that is slightly wild. Like other large climbing roses, it is incomparable for adorning walls, fences, pergolas, and other arbours. Its dense habit also allows it to be used in a flowering hedge where it can lean on its long stems. To accompany it, consider, for example, a vigorous clematis of the terniflora type or belonging to the 'montana' group. It is an ideal companion for small trees that it will revive, or cabins that it will give a charming touch to.