Also known as ‘Improved Blaze’ this large-flowered climber is a sport of ‘Blaze’. It bears its scarlet-red flowers singly or in cluster of about seven. Each flower is round, double, and lightly fragrant. The plant has sturdy canes and is fairly vigorous. Its large medium to dark green leaves are glossy and somewhat resistant to mildew and blackspot. Can be grown on a wall, trellis or pillar and its flowers do well in the vase.
Type: Large flowered climber/Hybrid Wichurana
Orign: Bohm, Czechoslovakia, 1935
Parentage: ‘Blaze’ x unknown
Flower Size: 3.1
Petal Count: Double
Scent: Light to none
Flowering: Spectacular bloom in spring followed by intermittent bloom
Plant Size: 12-15’ H x 6-10’ W
Hardiness: Zones 5-9
ARS Rating: 8.9
Karen Meyers