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Copenhagen
Reference photo

climber · 1959

Copenhagen

Rosa 'Copenhagen'

Niels Dines Poulsen✦ moderate fragrance

8 to 12 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

Large, 4 to 5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly or in small clusters on long stems.

Petal count

15 to 25

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Mild to moderate sweet rose fragrance.

Color Description

Vibrant medium to deep red.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

8 to 12 feet

Spread

6 to 8 feet

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter preferred.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Average; requires good air circulation.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells to maintain consistent moisture.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and again after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant to encourage new growth.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to blackspot and mildew; monitor regularly.

🧬 Pedigree

Hamburg x Ascania

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1964

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