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Reference photo

climber · 1975

Dublin Bay

Rosa 'MACdub'

Samuel Darragh McGredy IV✦ mild fragrance

8-10 ft

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

Medium-large, 3-4 inches

Bloom habit

Usually borne in small clusters.

Petal count

20-25

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Light, sweet fragrance.

Color Description

Clear, deep, velvety red.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

8-10 ft

Spread

4-6 ft

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and shape the shrub.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to black spot and mildew but can be susceptible to aphids.

🧬 Pedigree

Don Juan x Altissimo

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ARS Award of Excellence

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