David Austin? The Pilgrim? Climbing Rose Shrub

David Austin® The Pilgrim® Climbing Rose Shrub

This vigorous climbing rose combines the best of English rose breeding with outstanding cold tolerance and extended blooming throughout the season. Its warm golden-yellow flowers feature a full, cupped form with multiple layers of delicate petals and release a captivating fragrance that fills your garden. You can buy The Pilgrim® climbing rose online and enjoy a reliable performer that reaches 10–12 feet, perfect for transforming fences, arbors, and other vertical structures into stunning focal points.

Landscaping Uses

Train this climber along sturdy supports to create dramatic vertical gardens, screen unsightly views, or frame garden entrances with cascading blooms. Its glossy foliage and repeat flowering make it ideal for mixed borders, cottage-style gardens, and sunny patios where its sweet fragrance can be enjoyed up close. The abundance of flowers also attracts bees and butterflies, enriching your landscape's pollinator activity.

Specifications

Height: 10–12 feet
Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
Soil: Well-drained loam
USDA Zones: 4–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces abundant golden-yellow double flowers with a enchanting fragrance
• Exceptionally hardy and thrives across diverse climates and growing conditions
• Compact, tidy growth habit with attractive glossy foliage
• Attracts pollinators while providing months of continuous color

Planting & Care

Select a sunny location with well-drained soil and dig a planting hole twice the width of the root ball, positioning the crown slightly above soil level. Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first year, adjusting frequency during hot weather. In early spring, prune away dead wood and weak branches to promote airflow and shape the plant. Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and again mid-season to encourage abundant flowering, being careful not to over-feed as excess nitrogen reduces blooms.