# Climbing Rose (*Rosa setigera var. setigera*) Climbing roses are beautiful flowers that grow on vines and can climb up walls, fences, or trellises. They come in many colors like red, pink, and white, and have a lovely fragrance. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Snaps:** 6 - **Habitat:** Gardens - **Also known as:** Climbing Rosebush, Rambler Rose ![Climbing Rose](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Rosa_setigera_var._serena_kz01.jpg&width=800) Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rosa_setigera_var._serena_kz01.jpg) ## Appearance The Climbing Rose has long, flexible canes covered in sharp thorns, which it uses to scramble up supports. Its beautiful, often fragrant flowers bloom in clusters, typically in shades of pink, red, white, or yellow. The vibrant petals contrast with the glossy green leaves, making it a striking garden feature. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Rosales - **Family:** Rosaceae - **Genus:** Rosa ## Interesting facts - Did you know rose hips are super rich in Vitamin C, even more than oranges! - Rose petals can actually be eaten and are used in jellies, teas, and fancy desserts! - Some ancient rose fossils show roses existed 35 million years ago, making them super old! - The most expensive rose ever sold cost millions, named 'Juliet'! ## Special abilities - **Thorn Navigator:** Climbing Rose has sharp, hooked thorns that help it grip onto surfaces, allowing it to scale walls and trellises. - **Fragrant Beacon:** Climbing Rose produces sweet-smelling flowers that help it attract bees and butterflies from far away for pollination. - **Structural Support:** Climbing Rose can grow strong, woody stems over many years, creating sturdy frameworks on fences and arbors. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 200-600 cm - **Spread:** 150-300 cm - **Flower Size:** 4-10 cm - **Bloom Season:** Spring_summer - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** Mild - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Honeybee (*Apis mellifera*) — Gathers nectar and pollen - **Pollinates:** Common Eastern Bumblebee (*Bombus impatiens*) — Collects pollen from flowers - **Eats:** Rose Aphid (*Macrosiphum rosae*) — Sucks sap from new growth - **Eats:** [White-tailed Deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-tailed-deer) (*Odocoileus virginianus*) — Browses on leaves and shoots ## Traits - [Climbing/Vine](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/climbing-vine): Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots. - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Ornamental](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ornamental): Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form. - [Shade Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shade-tolerant): Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight. - [Shrub](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shrub): A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Rapid Growing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rapid-growing): Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period. ## Collections - [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Enjoy the beauty of climbing roses from a safe distance to avoid getting pricked by thorns. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Climbing Rose? Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Climbing Rose? 200-600 cm ### How wide does Climbing Rose spread? 150-300 cm ### How big are the flowers on Climbing Rose? 4-10 cm ### When does Climbing Rose bloom? Spring_summer ### Is Climbing Rose edible? No ### Is Climbing Rose toxic? Mild ### What is Climbing Rose's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Town Run Trail Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/town-run-trail-park) — Indiana, US · Park - [Columbus Zoo and Aquarium](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium) — Ohio, US · Aquarium - [August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/august-a-busch-memorial-conservation-area) — Missouri, US · Nature Reserve - [Columbus Zoo and Aquarium](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium-ohio) — Ohio, US · Zoo - [Downtown Huntington Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/downtown-huntington-historic-district) — West Virginia, US · Historic District - [Eureka Springs Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/eureka-springs-historic-district) — Arkansas, US · Historic District [View all places to see Climbing Rose](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/climbing-rose) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Climbing Rose: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/climbing-rose)