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New Dawn Climbing Rose

Rosa 'New Dawn'

  • The Only Everblooming Climbing Rose that Flowers Spring Through Winter
  • Thrives in Zones 5-9
  • Sweetly Fragrant Flowers
  • Ideal for Privacy Screen in Cottage Gardens
  • Pollinator-Friendly - Attracts Bees
Regular price $2670
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Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics Cold hardy, Flowering, Reblooming, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators
Hardiness Zone 5a to 9b
Sunlight Full sun
Height 8-12 ft
Width 3-5 ft
Watering Needs Moderate
Preferred Soil Loamy, Peaty
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Climbing
Blooms In Fall, Summer
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Fragrant Yes
Suitable Space Outdoors
Plant Name Rose
Botanical Name Rosa 'New Dawn'
Species spp.
Cultivar New Dawn
Class Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Does Not Ship To AK, HI, ID, MT, PR, UT
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Frances (United States)
Is growing and full of roses

Is growing and full of roses blooms

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Kathy (United States)
I did not receive a pink New Dawn Climbing Rose as ordered

I did not receive a pink New Dawn Climbing Rose as ordered. The rose I received is yellow. Contacted Nature Hills several times about the error with no response. Dissatisfied customer here.

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Judith (United States)
The rose arrived in excellent condition

The rose arrived in excellent condition. It was well-packaged and much larger than I had anticipated. It had several buds which are now opening. Very happy with the whole Nature Hills experience!!

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paul (United States)
Beautiful

Beautiful

Hi Paul, Thank you for your 5-star review, we appreciate it! Enjoy your New Dawn Climbing Rose, may it bring much beauty to your landscape! Thank you - Nature Hills Customer Support

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William (United States)
Beautiful plants

Beautiful plants. Thank you

Hi William! Thank you for your review of our New Dawn Climbing Rose. We're so happy to hear that you find our plants beautiful! Our team works hard to ensure that our customers receive the best quality plants. As a gardening tip, we recommend regularly pruning your New Dawn Climbing Rose to encourage new growth and maintain its beautiful appearance. Thank you again for your review and happy gardening! -Nature Hills Customer Service

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Tulie
Novice

The New Dawn is an excellent rambler rose. I have four of them and they grow from 20 to 40 ft. They go from a soft pink to a cream, fragrant and gorgeious. I had many buds and one morning they all seemed to open, it was a sight to behold. Pure beauty.

Hello Tulie,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your New Dawn Climbing Roses! It’s inspiring to hear how beautifully they’ve flourished under your care, growing up to 40 feet and delighting you with their lovely transition from soft pink to creamy fragrance. That morning when all the buds opened at once truly sounds like a magical spectacle—it’s moments like these that make gardening so rewarding.

If you ever want to keep those blooms thriving or encourage even more flowering, watering deeply once or twice a week and ensuring plenty of sunlight can really help. Feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season also encourages robust growth and abundant blooms. And since climbing roses can get large, occasional pruning after flowering fosters new growth and maintains the plant's shape.

Should you have any questions or want tips on nurturing your roses, feel free to reach out anytime!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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Garden
Beauty and the Beast!

Gorgeous climber, very vigorous, mine grows 10-15ft every summer in zone 5b, beautiful sweet scent, the billows of flowers are such a delicate pink, the canes are so strong and the thorns are so big! Ouch! But still worth having, lovely rose!

Dear Garden Fairy,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the New Dawn Climbing Rose! We’re thrilled to hear how vigorously yours is growing and how gorgeous those billows of delicate pink flowers are each summer. You’re absolutely right—its stunning scent combined with those impressively strong canes certainly make it a standout, even with those formidable thorns! It sounds like you’ve truly mastered caring for it in zone 5b.

For your vigorous climmer, we recommend regular pruning during late winter to early spring to encourage healthy new growth and abundant blooms. Also, be sure to mulch around the base to help retain moisture and protect those roots through colder months. If ever you want guidance on thorns-safe pruning tools or tips to manage the robust growth, just let us know—we’re happy to help keep your rose thriving beautifully!

Thank you once again for your heartfelt review and for choosing Nature Hills as part of your gardening journey. Wishing your captivating rose and the whole garden the brightest blooms ahead!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Garden
Beauty and the Beast!

Gorgeous climber, very vigorous, mine grows 10-15ft every summer in zone 5b, beautiful sweet scent, the billows of flowers are such a delicate pink, the canes are so strong and the thorns are so big! Ouch! But still worth having, lovely rose!

Dear Garden F.,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the New Dawn Climbing Rose! We’re thrilled to hear how vigorously yours grows—10 to 15 feet each summer is truly impressive, especially in zone 5b. It’s fantastic that you’re enjoying those beautiful, delicate pink blooms and the lovely sweet scent they bring to your garden.

You’re right—the strong canes and large thorns can be a bit intimidating, but your passion for this rose certainly shines through! To make handling easier, wearing thick gardening gloves can help protect your hands during pruning and training. Additionally, regular late winter or early spring pruning encourages healthy growth and even more prolific blooming throughout the season.

If you ever want to explore companion plants that complement the beauty and growth habit of your New Dawn rose, we’d be happy to offer suggestions tailored to your garden. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback—your vibrant rose story brightens our day!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Holly
New Dawn Climbing Rose

I've been looking for a climbing rose and I couldn't pass up this color

Hi Holly,

Thank you so much for sharing your excitement about the New Dawn Climbing Rose! We're thrilled that its lovely color caught your eye—it truly is a spectacular choice for adding vertical beauty to any garden. Climbing roses like New Dawn tend to thrive when given plenty of sun and well-draining soil, and they appreciate support such as trellises or fences for optimal growth.

If you ever have questions about pruning or how best to encourage such vibrant blooms, feel free to reach out. We also have some helpful care guides on our website that might make your gardening journey even more enjoyable.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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Holly
New Dawn Climbing Rose

I've been looking for a climbing rose and I couldn't pass up this color

Hi Holly,

Thank you so much for sharing your enthusiasm about your new New Dawn Climbing Rose! We’re delighted you chose this stunning rose for your garden, and it really is hard to resist such a beautiful color. Climbing roses like New Dawn can add wonderful vertical interest and charm—just be sure to provide a sturdy support like a trellis or arbor, along with plenty of sun and good drainage, for the best growth and blooms.

If you have any questions as it settles into your garden or want care tips to keep it flourishing, don’t hesitate to reach out. We also have some great planting and pruning guides on our website that can help along the way.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Gabby!
Climbing New Dawn

I saw this rose in a book, in a garden and decided to try it at my old house. It is exceptionally hardy, and gets positively massive, with huge, strong canes that are trainable. The flowers are profuse first bloom and less later on, a medium, sorta salmon pink, and equally as hardy, and like all roses, thorny. It makes a great arch and back ground flower for layering your hybrid teas, on down to florabunda and heritage roses. Very striking.

Hi Gabby,

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely experience with the New Dawn Climbing Rose! It's wonderful to hear how hardy and vigorous this rose can be, especially as you’ve mastered training those strong canes—a true testament to its resilience and charm. Your insight about its beautiful salmon pink bloom and usefulness in creating layered garden designs is spot-on and will definitely help other gardeners looking for versatile climbing roses.

If you ever want to enhance your rose display or encourage rebloom cycles later in the season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early summer and deadheading spent flowers can be great strategies. Also, ensuring good air circulation helps keep those thorny canes healthy and vibrant.

Thanks again for illuminating the many qualities of this rose. We’re thrilled to have you as part of the Nature Hills community and excited for all your future garden projects.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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Gabby!
Climbing New Dawn

I saw this rose in a book, in a garden and decided to try it at my old house. It is exceptionally hardy, and gets positively massive, with huge, strong canes that are trainable. The flowers are profuse first bloom and less later on, a medium, sorta salmon pink, and equally as hardy, and like all roses, thorny. It makes a great arch and back ground flower for layering your hybrid teas, on down to florabunda and heritage roses. Very striking.

Dear Gabby,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the New Dawn Climbing Rose! We’re delighted to hear how well it performed for you—its hardiness, robust canes, and beautiful salmon pink blooms truly make it a standout choice. Your tip about using it as both an arch and a stunning backdrop for layering various roses is wonderful and will surely inspire other garden enthusiasts.

For continued success, you might find that pruning the canes right after the first bloom encourages a neat shape and sometimes even a light late-season bloom, despite it's typically reduced floriferousness later in the season. Also, given their thorny nature, gloves and proper training aids will protect your hands while guiding those sturdy canes.

If you need any as you add more beauties or renew your garden, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your thoughtful review helps us ensure fellow gardeners get the rich gardening delights they deserve!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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Tulie
Novice

The New Dawn is an excellent rambler rose. I have four of them and they grow from 20 to 40 ft. They go from a soft pink to a cream, fragrant and gorgeious. I had many buds and one morning they all seemed to open, it was a sight to behold. Pure beauty.

Hello Tulie,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the New Dawn climbing roses! It’s heartwarming to hear how beautifully they’ve flourished in your garden and how the stunning full bloom was such a breathtaking moment. The transition from soft pink to cream combined with their fragrance truly makes them a special addition to any space.

Since you have several mature New Dawn roses, you might enjoy experimenting with light pruning after the main bloom to encourage a second wave of flowering later in the season. Also, make sure they have consistent moisture and good air circulation to keep them healthy and vibrant throughout their growth cycle.

If you ever want tips on companion plants that thrive alongside climbers or seasonal care advice, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always happy to assist you in making your garden a rewarding and beautiful sanctuary!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Is new dawn rose disease resistant?

  • Yes, New Dawn is unusually hardy and disease resistant, which contributed to its World Federation of Rose Society Hall of Fame induction in 1997. This vigorous climber thrives in USDA zones 5-9 with healthy, dark green foliage that resists common rose problems. Choose New Dawn for reliable performance with minimal maintenance in your climbing rose spots.

How to prune new dawn climbing rose?

  • Prune New Dawn climbing roses in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, diseased, or weak canes, then trim side shoots to 2-3 buds to encourage blooming. Light pruning preserves the 8-12 foot framework this hardy zones 5-9 climber needs. Shop quality New Dawn roses at naturehills.com.

Is new dawn rose fragrant?

  • Yes, New Dawn climbing rose produces sweetly fragrant 3-inch double pink blooms. The fragrance is most pronounced when flowers first open in their deeper pink stage before fading to soft pink. Plant near seating areas or walkways to fully enjoy the scent.

How to prepare rose bushes for winter in canada?

  • New Dawn roses are hardy through USDA zones 5-9 and need minimal winter prep in most Canadian regions. In zone 4 and colder areas, mound 6 inches of mulch around the base after the first hard frost. Stop fertilizing 6-8 weeks before your first expected frost to let canes harden off naturally.

How tall and wide does New Dawn Climbing Rose grow at maturity?

  • New Dawn Climbing Rose reaches 8-12 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide at maturity in zones 5-9. Its narrow width makes it perfect for tight spaces where you want vertical impact. Plan your support structure accordingly and shop at Nature Hills for this space-efficient climber.

Does New Dawn Climbing Rose ship bare root or potted?

  • New Dawn Climbing Rose ships as a bare root plant during the dormant season, typically from late fall through early spring. This allows for better root establishment when planted in USDA zones 5-9. Plant bare root roses as soon as soil can be worked in spring for best results.

How much sun does New Dawn Climbing Rose require—full sun or partial shade?

  • New Dawn Climbing Rose thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming and disease resistance. Like most climbing roses, it can tolerate light morning shade but needs strong afternoon sun to produce its abundant 3-inch pink blooms from spring through summer. Plant in the sunniest spot available for best results.

What soil and watering needs does New Dawn Climbing Rose have?

  • New Dawn Climbing Rose thrives in well-draining soil with consistent moisture and full sun to partial shade. Like most roses, it prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0) and benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Water deeply at the base rather than overhead to prevent disease and maintain its exceptional disease resistance throughout zones 5-9.

How do I fertilize New Dawn Climbing Rose for best blooms?

  • Feed New Dawn climbing roses in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer, then monthly through summer for continuous blooms. Apply compost around the base and supplement with Epsom salt mid-season to support the long flowering period from spring through fall.

Where can I buy New Dawn Climbing Rose plants, and from reputable sources?

  • New Dawn Climbing Rose is widely available from reputable nurseries, garden centers, and online plant retailers. This hardy climber thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and reaches 8-12 feet tall. Look for nurseries that guarantee healthy, disease-resistant stock and can ship bare-root plants in early spring for best establishment.