Quicksilver Arborose Climbing Rose
Best climbing rose for gardeners seeking low-maintenance vertical color.
The Quicksilver Arborose Climbing Rose offers a romantic cascade of lavender and light pink blooms, perfect for adding enchanting color to your garden. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides excellent disease resistance, ensuring a low-maintenance beauty. With a mild, sweet fragrance, this rose climbs gracefully up to 7 feet, making it an ideal choice for adorning arbors, trellises, or fences. Enjoy its elegant display and delightful scent throughout the summer and fall, bringing a touch of sophistication to any outdoor space.
$49.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+81%
Above average
SKU
29988
Who it's for
- Landscape enthusiasts desiring continuous seasonal color
- Gardeners seeking a unique, sophisticated color statement
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Fragrance lovers searching for a classic, aromatic rose
- Gardeners needing rapid coverage for large walls or fences
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust foliage minimizes the need for constant chemical intervention.
Vertical Versatility
Perfectly scaled for arbors and trellises with its seven-foot reach.
Bloom Aesthetic
Stunning lavender hues provide a sophisticated, romantic focal point.
Maintenance Effort
A manageable climber that rewards minimal pruning with consistent seasonal color.
Fragrance Intensity
Offers a pleasant, mild scent that enhances rather than overwhelms.
Climate Adaptability
Reliable performance across a broad range of USDA hardiness zones.
Key Specs
SKU
29988
Genus
Rosa
Species
'KORpucoblu'
Item Form
2-Quart
Mature Height
84 in
Mature Width
48 in
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- Stunning lavender and light pink blooms
- Mild, sweet rose fragrance
- Exceptional disease resistance
- Climbs up to 7 feet tall
- Ideal for arbors and trellises
- Adds romantic color to landscapes
- Large, cupped double-blooms
- Low-maintenance beauty
What customers say
The Quicksilver Arborose is consistently praised for its exceptional quality and vigor. This climbing rose establishes quickly, reliably producing stunning silvery lavender blooms all season long. Its impressive disease resistance, especially to black spot, significantly simplifies maintenance. Reviewers value its robust health and consistent performance, noting it exceeds expectations for both its visual appeal and landscape impact. This plant offers a highly reliable and beautiful addition to any garden, delivering impressive results with minimal fuss.
Know before you buy
Because this is a climbing rose that reaches up to 7 feet, it requires a sturdy support like an arbor, trellis, or fence. You will need to gently tie the canes to the structure as they grow to encourage upward climbing.
The Quicksilver Arborose is considered a low-maintenance variety. It is specifically noted for its exceptional disease resistance, which reduces the need for constant monitoring or chemical treatments.
Yes, you can expect blooms during the summer and fall. It provides a consistent, elegant display of lavender and light pink flowers across both seasons.
Yes, this variety is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large pot with excellent drainage and high-quality, loamy soil to accommodate its mature size of 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
This rose performs best in full sun, which helps maximize bloom production and overall health. It prefers loamy, well-drained soil to prevent root issues.
This rose is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. If you live within these zones, it should survive the winter months, though it is a deciduous plant and will lose its foliage in the winter.
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