Blaze Improved Climbing Rose
Rosa 'Blaze'
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6-12 | Week of March 2nd |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.
Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.
There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
- Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
- Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
Full Root Pouch planting guide
Choosing the Right Size
| Size | Plant Age | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | 6 mo to 1 yr | Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings. |
| #1 Container | 1 to 2 yrs | Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners. |
| #2 Container | 2 to 3 yrs | Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment. |
| #3 Container | 3 to 4 yrs | Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size. |
| #5 and larger | 4+ yrs | Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact. |
Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
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Description
Set Your Garden Ablaze With Scarlet Brilliance
Turn up the heat in your landscape with the Blaze Improved Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Blaze')! This vigorous Climbing Rose boasts strong 12–14-foot canes and glossy green foliage beneath clusters of vivid, scarlet-red, semi-double blooms. The result? Fiery vertical color that transforms any garden wall, arbor, or trellis into a living masterpiece.
Developed for improved heat tolerance, adaptability, and disease resistance, Blaze Improved repeats its bright red blooms from spring through fall, keeping your garden glowing right up until frost. With its romantic color, flexible canes, and low-maintenance growth, this modern classic is adored nationwide.
Key Features
- Vibrant scarlet-red semi-double flowers from spring until frost
- Reliable repeat-blooming Climbing Rose with strong, flexible canes
- Glossy green foliage and a dense, upright growth habit
- Adaptable, heat-tolerant, and disease-resistant
- Train up arbors, trellises, and fences, or let them ramble as groundcover
Landscaping Uses
Blaze Improved Climbing Rose is a showstopper wherever vertical drama is needed! Use it to create bold color walls or romantic privacy screens around outdoor seating areas or patios. Growing 12–14 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it’s perfect for sunny fences, arbors, or pergolas.
Great landscape ideas:
- Train over arbors, trellises, gates, or fences for privacy and color
- Use as an accent in cottage gardens or formal designs
- Let spill over retaining walls or slopes as a cascading groundcover
- Add height and contrast to sunny borders
- Frame outdoor rooms or destination spots for romance
Blaze also makes an outstanding living deterrent; its thorny canes discourage deer, trespassers, and unwanted wildlife from crossing fences or property lines. Learn more about deterring home invasions with plants and using your garden for natural protection.
Care & Maintenance
Blaze Improved Climbing Rose thrives in USDA zones 6–9 and is a durable, disease-resistant selection that loves sunshine, fertile soil, and a bit of TLC. Don’t forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support!
Care highlights:
- Planting Time: Spring or fall, avoiding extreme heat or cold
- Sun: Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained, organically enriched
- Moisture: Moderate, consistent moisture; use the Finger Test to monitor soil
- Mulch: Apply a 3–4 inch layer of bark chips or compost for protection (How and Why to Mulch Your Plants)
- Fertilizer: Use a slow-release rose fertilizer for steady growth and repeat blooms
- Training: Learn how to train Climbing Roses for best results on trellises or fences
How to Prune and Train Climbing Roses
Pruning should not be done during the first 2–3 years, since Climbing Roses need time to build strong flowering canes. These canes thicken and bloom better each season before they are eventually replaced.
Spring Pruning
In early spring, remove only broken or dead branches to preserve flowering wood. Over-pruning removes your first flush of June blooms. After flowering, remove the oldest canes at the base to encourage new growth, a light form of renewal pruning.
Summer Maintenance
Climbing Roses bloom on old wood. After each flush, prune secondary canes back to 6–8 inches above a bud and maintain the main structural canes. Keep new shoots tied horizontally, as this position encourages maximum flowering.
In colder regions, provide winter protection by mounding mulch around the base in late fall, the best winter care for Roses in zones 7 and colder. Wait until spring to prune further.
Let Blaze Light Up Your Landscape
The Blaze Improved Climbing Rose is a true garden treasure, vibrant, hardy, and breathtaking from top to bottom. Whether climbing an arbor, dressing a fence, or cascading down a slope, this red beauty never fails to impress. Bring home the passion of red Roses and create unforgettable color displays season after season. Order your Blaze Improved Climbing Rose from Nature Hills Nursery today and let your garden glow with fiery brilliance!
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, PR
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