Red Fountain Bare Root Climbing Rose

About Red Fountain Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Red Fountain’ — Red Fountain
🧬 Breeder: J. Benjamin Williams (United States)
🌹 A dramatic, dark red large-flowered climber rose with classic fragrance and bold garden presence.

Red Fountain is a vigorous large-flowered climbing rose celebrated for its rich, velvety dark red blooms and traditional romantic appeal. Bred in the United States before 1973, this timeless climber delivers abundant color and classic form year after year, making it a cherished choice for vertical structures, cottage gardens, and fragrant rose arches. 

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Climber / Large-Flowered Climber
🎨 Color: Deep, dark red blooms
🌸 Bloom Form: Double flowers in small clusters
🌼 Bloom Size: 2–3″ across with 26–49 petals 

🔁 Flowering Habit: Blooms in summer with occasional repeat later in the season 
🌼 Fragrance: Moderate, sweet rose fragrance 
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves enhance bloom display 

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing
↕️ Height: Approximately 12–14 ft (365–425 cm) 
↔️ Width: Can be trained broadly or kept narrower on structures 
❄️ Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 6b–9b 
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering 
🛡️ Disease Resistance: Good, with glossy foliage that resists common issues 

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Red Fountain is a classic climber that feels like a storybook rose — deep, dramatic color; richly scented blooms; and a vigorous habit that brings vertical impact to any garden. Whether trained up a trellis, cascading over an arbor, or woven into a fragrant hedge, this rose adds old-world romance and timeless strength to landscapes where bold color and classic form matter most. 

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow ample room for climbing support (12–14 ft height space)
Watering: Regular watering, especially during establishment
Pruning: Train canes on your support structure; prune after flowering to shape and refresh
Maintenance: Moderate — responds beautifully to care and support