Tangerine Skies Arborose
Best vibrant climber for gardeners seeking continuous, striking blooms.
Tangerine Skies™ is a highly fragrant climbing rose from the Arborose® Collection Series, known for its vibrant orange blooms. This Kordes® rose reaches an impressive 8 feet in height and 4 feet in width, making it ideal for arbors and trellises. Its dark green, glossy foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the abundant flowers. In cooler climates, it can also be trained as a pillar or large shrub. This own-root rose is disease-resistant and offers a bloom size of 4 inches with 17-25 petals.
$20.95
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Category Rank
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Height
8
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing low-maintenance, eco-friendly plant choices.
- Homeowners seeking long-lasting, eye-catching floral displays.
- Gardeners with vertical spaces to beautify, seeking dramatic impact.
Who should skip it
- Beginners or those without existing garden structures.
- Urban gardeners or those with very compact outdoor spaces.
- Individuals preferring minimal plant upkeep or sensitive to thorns.
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Kordes genetics ensure this climber stays healthy with minimal chemical intervention.
Fragrance Intensity
Strong, captivating scent profile that elevates any garden seating area.
Vertical Versatility
Easily adapts to arbors, trellises, or pillar training for structural interest.
Bloom Impact
Vibrant orange hues provide a high-contrast focal point against glossy foliage.
Establishment Potential
Own-root vigor promotes faster maturity and long-term garden resilience.
Climate Adaptability
Reliable performance across zones five through nine with consistent seasonal blooms.
Key Specs
Height
8 feet
Spread
4 feet
Petal count
17-25
Bloom size
4 inches
Hardiness zone
5-9
Bloom color
Orange
Breeder
Kordes
Fragrance
Very fragrant
Features
- Strongly fragrant blooms
- Vibrant orange flowers
- Reaches 8 feet high and 4 feet wide
- Glossy dark green leaves
- Disease resistant
- Grown on its own root
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the vibrant, unique tangerine color and abundant blooms of this rose, highlighting its striking design and aesthetic appeal in the garden. Many appreciate its vigorous growth and impressive disease resistance, indicating high quality and reliability. Gardeners find it relatively easy to care for, thriving with minimal fuss once established. The consistent flowering throughout the season adds significant value, making it a beloved choice for those seeking a show stopping, resilient climbing rose.
Know before you buy
Yes, as a climbing rose, it performs best when trained on an arbor, trellis, or fence. If you are gardening in a cooler climate, you can also train it as a pillar or a large, self-supporting shrub.
Since this variety reaches a width of 4 feet, you should space plants at least 4 to 5 feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and accommodate its mature size.
Kordes roses are specifically bred for high disease resistance, and Tangerine Skies is no exception. It is known for maintaining healthy, glossy foliage throughout the season, which reduces the need for chemical interventions.
Being grown on its own root means the plant is propagated from a cutting rather than grafted onto a different rootstock. This typically results in a more consistent plant that will grow true to its variety even if it dies back to the ground in a harsh winter.
Tangerine Skies is a repeat-blooming climber, meaning you can expect multiple flushes of its 4-inch orange flowers from spring through fall, rather than just a single bloom cycle.
While it is primarily intended for in-ground planting due to its 8-foot height, it can be grown in a very large, deep container if you provide a sturdy trellis and consistent watering. However, it will thrive best when planted directly in the garden soil.
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