Peggy Martin (a.k.a. The Katrina Rose) Bare Root Climbing Rose
A living symbol of hope
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About The Katrina Rose (Peggy Martin)
Rosa ‘Peggy Martin’ — The Katrina Rose
🧬 Origin: Found rose, Louisiana, United States
🌹 A legendary climbing rose celebrated for its resilience, abundance of bloom, and remarkable story of survival.
The Katrina Rose, also known as Peggy Martin, is a vigorous, nearly thornless climbing rose that has earned a place in American garden history. Each spring, it erupts into breathtaking cascades of soft pink, double blooms, covering fences, arbors, pergolas, and walls in a cloud of color. With its graceful growth habit and exceptional toughness, this rose is as beautiful as it is enduring.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Rose
🎨 Color: Soft to medium pink
🌸 Bloom Form: Double blooms borne in large clusters
🔁 Flowering Habit: Heavy spring bloom with occasional repeat flowering
🌿 Foliage: Healthy green foliage; nearly thornless canes
🌼 Fragrance: Light to mild
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌱 Growth Habit: Extremely vigorous climber
↕️ Height: Can reach 15–20+ ft when established
↔️ Width: Wide-spreading with long, flexible canes
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
❄️ Hardiness: Zone 4-9
🛡️ Disease Resistance: Excellent — known for durability and low-maintenance performance
💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It
This is a rose that earns its place in the garden. The Katrina Rose offers sheer abundance — thousands of blooms, effortless coverage, and a forgiving nature that thrives where many roses struggle. It’s perfect for gardeners who want a showstopping climber with heart, history, and lasting impact.
🌹 The Story Behind the Name
The Katrina Rose is famously linked to Hurricane Katrina. The original plant belonged to Peggy Martin, a beloved gardener in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. After Katrina’s devastating floods, Peggy’s rose was submerged under saltwater for weeks — yet it survived. Cuttings from the plant were later shared and propagated, and the rose became a symbol of hope, resilience, and recovery. In honor of both the storm it endured and the woman who nurtured it, the rose became known as The Katrina Rose, while also carrying Peggy Martin’s name as a tribute to her legacy.
🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations
Planting Site: Full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil
Spacing: Provide ample room for climbing and spreading
Watering: Moderate; very tolerant once established
Pruning: Minimal — prune after flowering to shape or control size
Maintenance: Low — exceptionally forgiving and resilient
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