Rosa 'Joseph's Coat' 
(Floribunda Rose, Climbing Rose Joseph's Coat)

Origin:  Hybridizer, Armstrong/Swim  (1964)
Family:  Rosaceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  8-12'
Spacing: 2-4'
Blooms:  Repeated blooms, mild fragrance, red buds opens to semi-double petaled, cupped, yellow changes to orange then red, apricot, deep pink, pink/red edges, mid-Spring
Foliage:  Dark green, glossy
Soil: Well-drained, acidic
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Climber, shrub, groundcover, pillar, trellis, arbor, fencing
Propagation:  Budding, grafting, cuttings
Insects/Disease:  Prone to black spots, mildew resistant

Comments:  Rosa 'Joseph's Coat' or Floribunda Rose or Climbing Rose Joseph's Coat is a magnificent hybrid rose with a vigorous climbing growth habit.  It is of origin hybrid by hybridizer Armstong/Swim, 1964.  In mid-Spring, Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'  interesting myriad clusters of red buds appear which open to fragrant yellow flowers, then changes to red, apricot and pink delighting you with a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors.  Rosa 'Joseph's Coat' is easily propagated from stem cuttings, budding or grafting.  It thrives best in well-drained, acidic soil in a sunny environment.  Climbing Rose Joseph's Coat' can be trained to climb up a trellis or arbor.  It can also be grown as a large shrub away from foot traffic as it has large thorny canes.  Grown as a rambler, Rosa 'Joseph's Coat makes a fabulous colorful groundcover with its continuous blooms.  Use it as a living fence; it will definitely keep intruders at bay with its vicious thorns.  Deadhead spent blossoms and prune in early Spring before new growth appears.  Climbing Rose 'Joseph's Coat is mildew resistant but might be prune to black spot.  Floribunda Rose is popularly cultivated by many hobbyists for an endless plentiful and colorful Summer parade.  Curious passerby often stopped to inquire about this fascinating showstopper.

USDA Zones:  5-9