Petal Pals
rambler · 1986
Super Excelsa
8 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
Small, about 1.5 inches in diameter
Bloom habit
Clusters of small, rosette-shaped flowers.
Petal count
Double, approximately 25 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
magenta
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green, glossy
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very light, subtle scent.
Color Description
Vivid deep magenta to crimson pink with a small white eye at the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8 to 10 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Standard balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune after the main flush of bloom. Can be trained on fences or pillars.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but can occasionally suffer from standard rose issues.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Excelsa'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung) winner in 1991.