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Key characteristics

Rose type: Climbing
Height: 8 to 12 feet
Bloom size: Large (4 in)
Flower color: Velvety red, semi-double blooms in clusters
Fragrance: Mild

Roses

Rosa 'Dublin Bay'

Climbing Dublin Bay Rose

Rosa 'Dublin Bay' is a climbing floribunda rose with clear, saturated red blooms that appear in clusters from late spring through fall. The semi‑double flowers carry a mild, fruity fragrance and contrast beautifully against glossy, dark green foliage. Its flowering is nearly continuous throughout the growing season.

Originating in Ireland in 1969, 'Dublin Bay' combines climbing vigor with floribunda repeat‑blooming habit. The blooms open over a long period, often covering walls, fences, or arches, while the leaves maintain a clean, healthy appearance. Its performance as a reliable red climber has earned it wide admiration in gardens worldwide.

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Planting & care

Roses reward a sunny, open site with at least six hours of direct light, good air movement, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water deeply and less often, soaking the root zone while keeping the leaves dry, and mulch with two to three inches of compost or shredded bark held back from the canes. Feed repeat-blooming roses in early spring as growth starts and again after the first flush, then prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing canes and open the center. Climbers bloom best when the long main canes are tied out horizontally along their support.

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