Bright red and pure white stripes alternate. - climbing rose, climbing rose - strong, clearly scented rose - fresh, apple-cinnamon scented
– Striking red-and-white striped summer display
– Vigorous climber for walls, arches, pergolas
– Strong, fresh apple-cinnamon fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering with rich second flush
– Awarded AARS and RHS AGM for performance Special feature: Forms decorative orange-red hips in autumn.
Streamlined forms – Soil-friendly approach
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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FOURTH OF JULY™ – red-and-white climbing rose – Carruth
This striking climbing rose gives You a spectacular display of bright red and white striped blooms with a strong, fresh, apple‑cinnamon fragrance, turning a plain wall, fence or arch into a vibrant summer feature with very little fuss. Its repeat‑flowering habit means waves of colour follow one another from early summer well into autumn, while the semi‑double, open flowers provide accessible stamens that are genuinely pollinator friendly. Bred for robustness and awarded by top rose societies, it copes well with Ireland’s changeable summers and benefits from simple planting in soil that avoids prolonged waterlogging, making it easier to manage in small family gardens. Own‑root development gives a stable, long‑lived framework that recovers well after pruning and supports dense, glossy dark green foliage along its climbing canes. Over the first few seasons the plant concentrates on root growth in year one, stronger shoots and flowering in year two, and by year three it reaches its full ornamental value across your chosen structure.
Fourth of July™ climbing rose in full bloom, with red-and-white marbled flowers.
Fourth of July™ climbing rose showing the visible stamens and inner flower structure.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
House wall or sunny garage wall
Ideal where You want to turn a bare wall into a bold feature with striped flowers and glossy foliage; once tied in, the climbing canes create a long‑lived, vertical framework that needs only seasonal pruning and light feeding for busy homeowners
Garden arch or pergola at a path entrance
Perfect for greeting You with colour and scent as You walk through the garden, thanks to its repeat‑flowering habit and strong, apple‑cinnamon fragrance; creates a romantic tunnel effect without demanding daily care, suiting beginner gardeners
Front‑garden fence in a family home
Transforms a simple boundary fence into a vibrant, striped screen that offers privacy and summer interest; moderate maintenance and good hardiness make it a dependable choice for typical Irish front gardens that favour easy solutions for urban families
Rural cottage style planting with mixed shrubs
Blends beautifully with cottage favourites while its distinctive red‑and‑white marbling prevents the scene becoming dull; semi‑double flowers offer accessible pollen for bees, adding wildlife value to relaxed plantings cherished by country gardeners
Specimen rose on a freestanding obelisk
Used alone, it becomes a true focal point with its irregular striping and showy clusters; the own‑root plant forms a balanced bush over time, giving You a reliable, upright climber that responds well to simple tying‑in and pruning for hobby rosarians
Small urban courtyard or patio with a large container
Suited to training up a trellis in a confined space when planted in a minimum 40–50 litre container; regular watering and feeding support continuous flowering, while good heat tolerance helps it cope with sheltered spots enjoyed by balcony gardeners
Pergola in areas with wet, variable weather
Works well in sites where Irish rain is frequent, provided the soil drains reasonably and does not stay waterlogged for days; reliable flowering and good cold hardiness offer a stable, long‑term feature that reassures cautious beginners
Public or shared urban green space
Recognised by major rose awards, it offers eye‑catching colour and dependable structure with only medium maintenance; repeat flushes of bloom and moderate disease resistance suit community spaces where upkeep time is limited for local volunteers
Decorating ideas
Harbour Archway – Train it over a metal or wooden arch and underplant with blue lavender for a coastal‑inspired entrance that copes well with sun and wind – ideal for seaside homeowners
Cottage Fence Stripe – Let it climb a picket fence with clumps of Gaillardia x grandiflora at the base, echoing the warm red tones – perfect for lovers of traditional rural cottage gardens
Urban Patio Screen – Plant in a 50 litre pot with a narrow trellis and add pots of rosemary and sage nearby for scent and texture – great for compact city patios and balconies
Perfumed Pergola – Cover a seating‑area pergola, pairing it with pale hydrangeas along the posts so the stripes and fragrance stand out against soft blooms – suited to relaxed evening entertaining spaces
Feature Obelisk – Grow it as a vertical accent on an obelisk in a mixed bed with evergreen St John’s‑wort for year‑round structure and summer fireworks of colour – ideal for small family gardens needing one strong focal point
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose from the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL range; registered cultivar name WEKroalt, trade name Fourth of July Climbing rose WEKroalt, American Rose Society exhibition name Fourth of July.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tom Carruth, USA, from ‘Altissimo’ × ‘Roller Coaster’; introduced and registered in 1999 by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc, representing modern showy striped climbing roses.
Awards and recognitions
All-America Rose Selections winner 1999 and Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, confirming strong ornamental value and dependable performance in a range of garden conditions.
Growth and structure
Large-flowered climber reaching about 250–400 cm in height and 160–260 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage on robust, thorny canes requiring support and training on arches, walls or fences.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals in medium-sized clusters; flowers are borne repeatedly in flushes, with an abundant second wave, and many spent blooms fall naturally from the plant.
Colour and phenology
Striking red and white striped petals, strongest at opening; red tones gradually fade to raspberry with creamy white zones, yet marbling remains distinct, providing a lively, ever-changing display through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, clearly perceptible fragrance with a fresh apple-cinnamon character; semi-double, open flowers with visible stamens attract bees, offering some pollinator value alongside ornamental and sensory appeal.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate crops of spherical orange-red hips, approximately 12–18 mm in diameter, extending seasonal interest into autumn and providing additional wildlife and decorative value after flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); tolerates heat and moderate drought with watering in dry spells; disease resistance is moderate, occasionally requiring standard rose care treatments.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; space 180–300 cm depending on use; suitable for walls, arches, pergolas, fences and specimen planting; in containers use at least 40–50 litres and provide regular feeding and support.
FOURTH OF JULY™ offers eye-catching striped blooms, strong fragrance and repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root climber that settles reliably into Irish gardens, giving You colour and structure with manageable care when You are ready to plant it.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FOURTH OF JULY™ – red-and-white climbing rose - Carruth
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Bright red and pure white stripes alternate.
Closed Bud:
Narrow white striping appears on a deep red ground.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Strong, vivid red petal edges are marked by snow-white stripes.
Full Bloom:
Irregular red-and-white marbling remains on the surface of the petals, and the white zones may take on a slight pink tint.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red hue fades to raspberry-rose, the white areas soften to a creamy colour.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the red tones fade to raspberry pink and the white stripes become creamy; strong sunlight can accelerate the fading.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
