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Dortmund - Discontinued

We no longer sell Dortmund however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

Dortmund
Climbing Rose
Large, single, crimson flowers, each with a white eye and yellow stamens at the centre. Repeat flowers if dead-headed, otherwise there will be numerous hips. A vigorous climber with very dark, glossy green leaves. Kordes, 1955.
  • Colour: Crimson
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Large
  • Family: Climbing Rose
  • Size: Short Climber
  • Height: 10ft (3m)
  • Breeder: Kordes
  • Year of Introduction: 1955
  • 10ft Wall or Fence
  • 6ft Wall or Fence
  • Doorway
  • Large Arch
  • Obelisk or Pillar
  • Standard Arch
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Dortmund
Our rose expert’s recommendation
Rambling Rosie
Climbing Rose
An unusual, short, repeat-flowering rambler with crimson-red flowers. The individual flowers are small, about 1” across, almost single and are held in large groups, creating a magnificent effect. Horner, 2005.
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Rambling Rosie
Description
Large, single, crimson flowers, each with a white eye and yellow stamens at the centre. Repeat flowers if dead-headed, otherwise there will be numerous hips. A vigorous climber with very dark, glossy green leaves. Kordes, 1955.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Crimson
    Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
    REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
  • Bloom Size: Large
    Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
  • Family: Climbing Rose
  • Size: Short Climber
    All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
  • Height: 10ft (3m)
  • Breeder: Kordes
  • Year of Introduction: 1955
Location
  • Roses Ideal for 10ft Wall or Fence10ft Wall or Fence
  • Roses Ideal for 6ft Wall or Fence6ft Wall or Fence
  • Roses Ideal for DoorwaysDoorway
  • Large Arch
  • Roses Ideal for an Obelisk or PillarObelisk or Pillar
  • Roses Ideal for a Standard ArchStandard Arch
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a climbing rose
Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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