Petal Pals
climber · 1950
Blaze Improved
Rosa 'Demokracie'
10-15 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
20 to 25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Light tea fragrance
Color Description
bright scarlet-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10-15 feet
Spread
6-8 feet
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–10
Disease Resistance
Variable; often cited as vigorous but can be susceptible to black spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep, infrequent soakings at the base; more frequent in heat, sandy soil, or containers.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring, repeated after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to an open, outward-facing framework; deadhead throughout the season to encourage repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, thrips, and environmental issues like drought or edema.
🧬 Pedigree
sport of Blaze