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Dublin Bay Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Dublin Bay is a red climbing rose from McGredy, bred in Ireland in 1969 and introduced in 1975.

Key facts

Growth habit
Climber
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Breeder
McGredy
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

Dublin Bay is a red climbing rose from McGredy, bred in Ireland in 1969 and introduced in 1975. It descends from 'Bantry Bay' crossed with 'Altissimo' and is described as a large-flowered climber of floribunda type. Blooms are about 3 in (7.5 cm) wide with 17 to 25 petals and a light scent. Plants reach roughly 2.5 m (8 ft) high and 1.8 m (6 ft) wide. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993. Tie it into a wall, fence or arch; it suits gardeners after a reliable red climber of moderate size.

Dublin Bay traits

  • Red flowers about 3 in (7.5 cm) across
  • 17 to 25 petals per bloom
  • Light fragrance
  • About 2.5 m (8 ft) high, 1.8 m (6 ft) wide
  • Parentage: 'Bantry Bay' x 'Altissimo'
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit, 1993

Good for

  • Walls and fences
  • Arches
  • Cut flowers

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Dublin Bay this page—Climber—
Adélaïde d'Orléans—Climber—
Albéric Barbier—Climber—
Albertine—Climber—
Alexandre Girault—Climber—
Alibaba—Climber—
Aloha—Climber—

Dublin Bay FAQ

What kind of rose is Dublin Bay?

Dublin Bay is a red climbing rose from McGredy, bred in Ireland in 1969 and introduced in 1975. It descends from 'Bantry Bay' crossed with 'Altissimo' and is described as a large-flowered climber of floribunda type.

How does Dublin Bay compare with other rose varieties?

Dublin Bay: climber. Similar rose varieties include Adélaïde d'Orléans, Albéric Barbier, Albertine. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Dublin Bay good for?

Dublin Bay is grown for walls and fences, arches, cut flowers.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)

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