Rose Quick Silver -Bare root

Quick Silver is a compact climbing rose with clustered, very double flowers in rich mauve, lavender and silvery-lilac tones, often deepening towards the centre. The cupped blooms carry a mild to moderate sweet rose fragrance and return in flushes through the growing season. Dark green, semi-glossy to glossy foliage provides contrast behind the flower clusters. Train its climbing stems over an arch, trellis or fence to bring softly coloured flowers into a vertical garden space.

Key features

• Botanical name: Rosa 'KORpucoblu'
• Australian trade name: Quick Silver
• International trade name: Arborose Quicksilver
• Breeder: Tim-Hermann Kordes for W. Kordes' Söhne
• Origin: Germany
• Introduction year: 2016
• Rose type: compact climbing rose
• Mature height: approximately 2.5 m in an Australian nursery listing
• Mature width: approximately 1.2 m as a planning guide; actual spread varies with training
• Flower colour: rich mauve to lavender or silvery-lilac, often darker towards the centre
• Flower form: very double, cupped blooms in clusters
• Fragrance: mild to moderate sweet rose fragrance
• Flowering habit: repeat flowering in flushes through the growing season
• Growth habit: compact climber
• Foliage: dark green and semi-glossy to glossy
• Position: full sun

Growing in Australia

Treloar Roses lists Quick Silver at approximately 2.5 m in climbing height. Use about 1.2 m as an initial width allowance, noting that spread may change with training, climate and care. Plant in full sun and provide a sturdy arch, trellis or fence from the beginning so new stems can be tied in as they lengthen. The very double blooms return in flushes through the growing season.

Care tips

For general climbing rose care, prepare freely draining soil and water deeply at the root zone during dry periods. Mulch around the base while keeping the material clear of stems. Feed during active growth with a suitable rose fertiliser according to its directions. Tie young canes to their support with soft ties, spreading them where practical to build an even framework. Prune to remove dead or damaged growth and manage older canes without cutting away all of the established climbing structure.

Best uses

• Arches
• Trellises
• Fences
• Cut flowers

Purchase note

Available as a bare-root rose from Summer Garden. Product availability and plant size may vary by season.

FAQs

How tall does Quick Silver climbing rose grow?

An Australian specialist nursery lists a climbing height of approximately 2.5 m.

What colour are Quick Silver flowers?

The blooms range from rich mauve and lavender to silvery lilac, often with deeper colour towards the centre.

Is Quick Silver Rose fragrant?

Yes. It has a mild to moderate sweet rose fragrance.