Tropical Lightning™ Climbing Rose
Rosa 'ORAlodsem'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Tropical Lightning™ Climbing Rose highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-9
Dreaming of Hawaii, but living somewhere like Tulsa, Dallas, Marietta or Modesto? Maybe you crave bright, happy colors all day long. Perhaps you don't take life too seriously? Are you an outgoing type who is a social butterfly? Then this is your Climbing Rose!
Earn curb appeal and major garden cred from visitors and everyone walking past your yard will strike up a conversation once they lay eyes on this Rose! Tropical Lightning™ Climbing Rose (Rosa 'ORAlodsem') will earn you all this and more! Even the name has a ton of pizzazz, doesn't it? Even the textured, glossy green foliage looks incredible!
This is an improved Climber that flowers all season long! The fragrant blooms are deliciously large, high-centered, and full. Each bloom has between 26 - 40 red-orange, sorbet orange, and cream petals that are streaked with wonderful smoky blends and stripes. Your eyes will literally be drawn to this dynamic selection from late spring all the way through fall! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9, there's little that bothers this modern Climbing Rose bush!
Planting and Application:
A suggestion? Put this stunning plant front and center and let it take center stage. It's where it belongs, after all. Let it climb over your front steps or on a pergola over your front door! Dress up a dreary garage with a trellis over the top, filled to the brim with these smokey tropical striped blooms and lush foliage! No yard? No problem! Get a large planter with good drainage and train Tropical Ligtning™ up a trellis or arbor to shade your balcony and provide screening and scented bistro breakfasts and coffee nooks on a terrace container garden!
Train it on a sturdy trellis to shade a comfy cushioned couch and bring a small outdoor table. Have yourself a wonderful "stay-cation" with this year's hottest beach read. We won't tell if you mix up a batch of fruity Hurricanes. Shade, color, fragrance - you'll turn any seating area outside into an entire garden room, complete with Rose-covered wallpaper! Don't forget to snip a few blooms to decorate your tablescapes indoors too!
- Incredible Striped Red & Orange & Cream Blooms
- Fragrant Climbing Rose!
- High-Impact Vigorous & Strong Canes
- Lush Foliage & Great Cut Flowers
- Snazzy Exotic Color, Screening, Shade & Vertical Interest
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Climbing Rose with ample sunshine, and enriched, well-drained soil, and water it well while it's first becoming established and any time when its soil begins to dry out. Apply an application of spring Rose fertilizer to keep the flowers coming. Mulch to keep the roots cool, moist and insulated, flowering best in consistently average soil moisture. There are few diseases, deer, or other issues on this easy-going Rose!
How to Train Climbing Roses
Pruning should not be done during the first two years, since Climbing Roses need time to build flowering Rose canes.
- Select several canes to become the structural foundation of your beautiful Climbing Rose. The structural canes will grow thick for several years before you replace them.
- Horizontal branches produce the most flowers, so tie the secondary canes at 90 to 45-degree angles. Use stretchy landscape ties or old pantyhose to loop around the cane and your support.
- Prune Roses in early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches. Cut your secondary canes down to 6 - 8 inches above a bud, but keep your structural support canes in place.
- Rejuvenate the structural canes every three years. Because Climbing Roses bloom on last year's canes, you'll wait until the first flush of flowers are finished.
- Trim the thick old structural canes out at ground level at that time. Then, select a new set of canes to become your structural support.
Read all you need about pruning Roses, winterizing, and un-wintering Roses in the spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!
- Full Sun Lover
- Moist Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Regular Fertility & Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune Early Spring
- Appreciates Regular Fertilizer & Mulched Beds
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance - No Issues or Diseases!
Whether you are an extrovert or introvert, you might wind up sharing a conversation with that curious passersby, meeting a new friend, or having the neighbors drop by more often because the Tropical Lightning™ Climbing Rose can't help but attract attention! Order this very special selection today from Nature Hills Nursery!
Climbing Rose FAQs
Where Is The Best Place To Plant Rose Bushes?
Climbing Roses need a protected location in full sun and favor the drying power of the morning sun, flowering best in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Choose a location in good, enriched soil that drains well and has good air circulation.
What Is The Best Month to Plant Roses?
You can plant Roses any time if you are able to provide enough consistent moisture and attention. While there is not a specific month that is best, generally because it changes with temperatures, climate and growing zone. However, the easiest times of the year to get Rose bushes established in your landscape are in spring after the last frost date, and in fall about 4-6 weeks before the first frost.
Do Roses Come Back Every Year?
Roses are deciduous woody perennial shrubs and will return bigger and better each year.
How Do I Find Rose Bushes & Trees for Sale Near Me?
Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Roses at NatureHills.com online nursery. You'll find a massive selection of Rose bushes for sale, including many lovely varieties!
Choose the right shrub for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.
Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.
Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest to ship through and into.
