Rose Sympathy

Rose ‘Sympathy’ is a vigorous climbing rose (a second-generation Kordesii hybrid) admired for its rich, velvety red flowers and strong, romantic garden presence. The large, double blooms appear repeatedly through the season and look spectacular when trained over arches, pergolas, fences, or sunny walls. Its deep crimson colour creates a classic “red rose” effect and pairs beautifully with light-coloured climbers or pale perennials at the base. This variety is a great choice when you want fast coverage and a dramatic vertical accent with repeat flowering.

The plant grows to a height of about 200–350 cm (79–138 inches) and develops a powerful, wide climber that can reach around 200 cm in spread, so it needs a sturdy support and enough space. The flowers are generously sized (5-10 cm in diameter) and make an impressive display during the main flowering wave, with continued blooming later in the season. For best results, plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil, water during dry periods, and feed during the growing season to support strong repeat flowering. Tie in new long shoots horizontally where possible to encourage more flowering laterals, and prune in late winter/early spring to remove weak or old growth and keep the plant productive.

• Plant species: Rosa (garden rose), cultivar ‘Sympathy’
• Height: 200–350 cm
• Flower diameter: 5-10 cm
• Flower color: Velvety red (deep crimson)
• Flowering period: Repeat flowering