Rosa 'Laguna' - Klettermaxe Climbing Rose

The 'Laguna' Climbing Rose is part of the Super Conquerant series, a line of roses developed in Germany by Kordes that are resistant to diseases and combine the floribundity of modern roses with the charm and fragrance of old roses. This rose, full of qualities, obtained the highly demanding A.D.R. label in 2007, guaranteeing excellent health, but it also stands out for the delicious fruity fragrance of its very double flowers. They bloom in generous clusters for 4 to 5 months in successive waves.

The 'Laguna' Climbing Rose or 'Koradigel' belongs to the complex family of old hybrid teas known as large-flowered roses. It is a recent creation, from 2004. It is a climbing rose with a beautiful vigour. It has a flexible habit and thorny stems, often reaching 2.5 metres (8 feet) (sometimes 3m (10ft)) in height and 1 metre (3 feet) in width. Its semi-evergreen foliage, green and shiny, is particularly healthy and perfectly enhances the carmine-pink colour of the flowers. It blooms from June to October as long as it does not lack water. Its 10 cm (4in) roses, grouped in clusters of 6 to 8 units, are full, turbinate, and composed of more than 40 petals arranged in an informal rosette. Their fragrance, pronounced and described as balanced and intoxicating, will be classified in the fruity category, with a strong and classic undertone of old rose.

The Super Conquerant roses deserve a wall exposed to the morning sun or a large structure to support their shower of flowers. They allow for magnificent displays throughout the summer, requiring very little maintenance except for regular watering in summer during periods of high heat and prolonged drought. As structural elements in English gardens, rose arches form beautiful shelters where one can rest while connecting different parts of the garden. Mix or combine them with easy-to-grow large-flowered clematis such as 'Etoile Violette', 'Montana Mayleen', or 'Broughton Star'. They are also good companions for paniculate phlox, delphiniums, foxgloves, catmints, and tall baby's breath.