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Genus: Rosa Species & Cultivars: 'Henry Kelsey' Common Name: Henry Kelsey Climbing Rose Family: Rosaceae Order: Rosales Native: Hybrid (Rosa kordesii hybrid) Habit: Shrub Height: 8 to 10 feet width: 6 to 8 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Red with golden yellow stamens Propagation: Stem cutting, grafting, budding and layering Zone: Hardy to zone 4 Note: This hardy climbing rose flowers freely and repeatedly. These flowers are semi-double with a spicy fragrance. Prune early in the Spring to promote new growth. Monitor plant for blackspot. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.