About Renae Potted Climbing Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Renae’ — Thornless Climbing Rose

The Renae Potted Climbing Rose is a beloved, nearly thornless pink climber that combines romance with practicality. With fragrant clusters of soft, mid-pink blooms, glossy foliage, and pliable canes that drip and weep beautifully, it’s an ideal choice for arches, pergolas, pillars, and weeping forms where you actually want to be able to handle the plant.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Rose
🧬 Breeder: Ralph S. Moore (USA, 1954)
🎨 Color: Light to medium soft pink
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–40 petals (semi-double to double)
💠 Bloom Form: Open, ruffled double blooms in large clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~2.5–3″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming throughout the season
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, sweet rose perfume
🏺 Vase Life: Good — best for informal, romantic arrangements

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Graceful, weeping climber with near-thornless, pliable canes
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (tolerates light part shade in warm climates)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~4–6′ apart on supports
↕️ Height: ~8–12′ (can reach 12–15′ in ideal conditions)
↔️ Width: ~4–6′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — healthy, glossy foliage with minimal fuss
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs strongly in warm, sheltered positions; blooms continuously in long seasons
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest