








Rosa 'Dortmund' | Climbing Dortmund Rose
DESCRIPTION
Rosa ‘Dortmund’ is a climbing rose with cherry-red single blooms that feature a crisp white center and golden stamens. Flowers appear in clusters from late spring through fall, releasing a mild fragrance and attracting pollinators. Glossy dark green foliage covers the arching canes, and the plant often produces rose hips after flowering. Its repeat blooming and thorny stems create strong vertical structure along trellises, fences, or walls.
Bred by Wilhelm Kordes II in Germany and introduced in 1955, this hybrid Kordesii rose comes from a cross with Rosa kordesii. It received the ADR award in 1954 and later recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society. ‘Dortmund’ is appreciated for its seasonal reliability, strong health, and bold color that enhances traditional or modern garden designs.
DESCRIPTION
Rosa ‘Dortmund’ is a climbing rose with cherry-red single blooms that feature a crisp white center and golden stamens. Flowers appear in clusters from late spring through fall, releasing a mild fragrance and attracting pollinators. Glossy dark green foliage covers the arching canes, and the plant often produces rose hips after flowering. Its repeat blooming and thorny stems create strong vertical structure along trellises, fences, or walls.
Bred by Wilhelm Kordes II in Germany and introduced in 1955, this hybrid Kordesii rose comes from a cross with Rosa kordesii. It received the ADR award in 1954 and later recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society. ‘Dortmund’ is appreciated for its seasonal reliability, strong health, and bold color that enhances traditional or modern garden designs.
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Height: 8 to 12 feet
Bloom Color: Cherry‑red with a white eye and yellow stamens
Bloom Size: Large (4–6 in)
Rose Type: Climbing shrub (Hybrid Kordesii)
Fragrance Rating: Mild; lightly scentedThis plant can be seen at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden.
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