James Galway Climbing Rose

James Galway Climbing Rose

5 Gallon
$149.00
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James Galway Climbing Rose

Climber ’James Galway‘

A healthy, fragrant, nearly thornless climber with perfectly formed pink English roses.

$149.00
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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

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James Galway Climbing Rose is a superb English climbing rose, prized for its exceptionally beautiful, deeply cupped pink blooms and outstanding fragrance. The flowers are a soft medium pink, deeper in the center, with a rich, old-rose scent. It is a very healthy, vigorous, and reliable repeat-blooming climber with an upright, manageable habit. Its thornless stems and exquisite, fragrant flowers make it a favorite for cutting and training near seating areas.

  • Exquisitely Formed Pink Blooms: Features large, deeply cupped, rosette-shaped flowers in a beautiful soft pink with a richer pink center.

  • Outstrong Old-Rose Fragrance: The blooms carry an intense, delicious, classic rose fragrance.

  • Excellent Repeat Bloom & Health: A reliable rebloomer with very good disease resistance and vigorous growth.

  • Nearly Thornless Canes: The stems are remarkably smooth, making it a pleasure to handle, prune, and train.

  • Upright & Manageable Habit: Grows with a more upright, less sprawling habit than some climbers, making it ideal for pillars and narrow spaces.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Oval, glossy, dark green leaves with finely serrated edges.Flowers: Medium-large, fully double flowers with a deep pink center fading to paler pink outer petals; strong old rose fragrance with hints of fruity and clove notes. Prolific and repeat blooming.Habit: Semi-evergreen climbing shrub (English climbing rose) with an upright, bushy habit. Moderately vigorous, shade tolerant, excellent disease resistance, and nearly thornless. Excellent for cutting.
  • Mature Height: 10–12 ft
    Mature Width: 2–3 ft (spread depends on training)
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Beautifully formed, fragrant blooms with excellent repeat flowering.Nearly thornless stems ideal for cutting and handling.Good disease resistance and shade tolerance
    .Elegant, upright growth habit
  • Landscape Uses:Covering pillars, obelisks, and trellises.Training against walls and fences.Container and patio gardens (with support).Cut flower gardens.Mixed borders (as a vertical accent)
FAQs

Q: How does it compare to 'Gertrude Jekyll'?A: Both are superb pink English roses. 'James Galway' (climber) tends to have a slightly more upright habit, slightly larger blooms, and is nearly thornless. 'Gertrude Jekyll' (shrub) is often considered to have a marginally stronger fragrance. The climbing form of 'Gertrude Jekyll' is also excellent but may be less vigorous.

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Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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