CANDY LAND| CLIMBING ROSE

🌹 Candyland® Rose (Climbing Rose)

The Candyland® Rose is a vibrant, easy-care climbing rose prized for its eye-catching striped blooms and long flowering season.

The Candyland (Candy Land™) rose was bred by the American rose hybridizer:

👉 Tom Carruth

🌹 Details

• Breeder: Tom Carruth
• Country: United States
• Year: Around 2004–2006 (introduced commercially in 2007)
• Breeder code: WEKrosopela

🌸 Appearance

• Color: Creamy white to soft blush petals with bold pink or red stripes (like candy 🍭)
• Flower Form: Semi-double blooms with a relaxed, open shape
• Bloom Size: Medium (about 2.5–4 inches across)
• Fragrance: Light, mildly sweet scent

🌿 Plant Details

• Type: Climbing landscape rose
• Height: Typically grows 8–12 feet (2.5–3.5 m)
• Spread: Around 4–6 feet
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves with good disease resistance
• Growth Habit: Vigorous and bushy climber, ideal for vertical spaces

🌼 Blooming Habit

• Repeat Bloomer: Flowers continuously from spring to fall
• Produces clusters of blooms rather than single flowers
• Performs reliably even in less-than-perfect conditions

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water: Moderate watering; avoid waterlogging
• Climate: Thrives in warm climates and adapts well to many regions

🌱 Care Tips

• Train long canes along trellises, fences, or arches for better flowering
• Light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages new growth
• Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds

🌟 Why Gardeners Love It

• Unique striped petals make it stand out in any garden
• Strong disease resistance compared to many roses
• Low maintenance and beginner-friendly
• Excellent for vertical gardening and decorative landscapes

🌹 Ideal Uses

• Garden arches and pergolas
• Boundary fences
• Feature plant in ornamental gardens