Excellenz von Schubert Potted Climbing Rose Bush

About Excellenz von Schubert Potted Climbing Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Excellenz von Schubert’ — Excellenz von Schubert

🧬 Breeder: Peter Lambert (Germany, 1909)
🌹 A historic climbing Polyantha admired for its enormous clusters of richly colored carmine-pink blooms, strong fragrance, and graceful arching growth.

Excellenz von Schubert is one of the most beloved roses from the early twentieth century and is often considered among the finest of Peter Lambert’s introductions. Originally classified among the Lambertianas, this remarkable rose helped pave the way for the development of the Hybrid Musk class. Its abundant clusters of small, fully double flowers create an unforgettable display, covering the plant in waves of vibrant color throughout the growing season.

The blooms open in rich shades of carmine-pink to deep rose, often carrying subtle mauve tones that add depth and complexity to the color. Produced in exceptionally large clusters, the flowers create a fountain-like effect when draped over arches, pillars, fences, and garden structures. The strong, sweet fragrance further enhances its old-world appeal.

Despite its antique heritage, Excellenz von Schubert remains a vigorous and dependable garden performer. Long, arching canes clothed in dense dark-green foliage give the plant a graceful presence even when not in bloom. Its repeat-flowering habit and adaptability have made it a treasured favorite among collectors of historic roses and gardeners seeking a romantic cottage-garden climber.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Polyantha (Lambertiana / Hybrid Musk precursor)
🎨 Color: Carmine-pink to deep rose with occasional mauve tones
🌸 Bloom Form: Small to medium, full double blooms borne in large clusters
🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 26–40 petals
📏 Bloom Size: Approximately 1.5–2 inches
🌼 Fragrance: Strong, sweet fragrance
🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat blooming in flushes throughout the season
🌿 Foliage: Dense, dark green foliage
🌵 Thorns: Lightly thorned to moderately thorned canes; often considered less thorny than many climbers

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing shrub with long, arching canes
↕️ Height: Approximately 5–6 ft, occasionally larger in favorable climates
↔️ Width: Approximately 4–5 ft
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light partial shade
❄️ Hardiness: Best suited for USDA Zones 6–9
🛡️ Disease Resistance: Good disease resistance and reliable garden performance
🌿 Garden Use: Pillars, arches, fences, cottage gardens, heritage rose collections, hedges, and specimen plantings

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Excellenz von Schubert offers everything gardeners love about antique roses—abundant clusters of richly colored blooms, a wonderful fragrance, and a graceful, romantic habit that softens every corner of the garden. When in full bloom, the cascading sprays of deep pink flowers create the appearance of a flowering fountain. Its combination of vigor, repeat bloom, and old-world charm makes it one of the most rewarding historic climbing roses to grow.

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow room for arching canes and good air circulation
Watering: Deep watering during establishment and extended dry periods
Pruning: Prune lightly; remove dead or overcrowded wood while preserving flowering framework canes
Maintenance: Train canes horizontally where possible to encourage maximum flowering and enjoy repeat flushes throughout the season