Petal Pals
climber · 1991
Crimson Cascade
Rosa 'Fryclimbdown'
200 to 400 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
loose clusters
Petal count
17-25 petals
Flowering
Repeat flowering
Habit
Climbing
Color
red
Fragrance
Mild
Foliage
mid-green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
Lightly scented
Color Description
Dark velvet-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
200 to 400 cm
Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, and sand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Not specified
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep watering 1-2 times per week; keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Main pruning should take place in late winter or early spring; remove old or underperforming canes to stimulate new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Not recorded
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012)