Joseph's Coat

Climbing rose

- – Dr. David L. Armstrong; Herbert C. Swim

The petals range from vivid yellow through orange to carmine red. The tones change continuously throughout the flower’s life cycle. - climber, rambling rose - mild, understated-scented rose - fresh, crisp character

– Striking yellow‑red flowers with changing tones.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant clusters.
– Strong vertical effect on walls and pergolas.
– Hardy to severe winter cold, RHS H7 rated.
– Glossy dark foliage highlights the vivid blooms.
– Special feature: Award‑winning classic, Gold Medal Bagatelle (1964).

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

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JOSEPH'S COAT – yellow-red climbing rose - Armstrong & Swim

Climbing own-root propagation material of Joseph's Coat offers a visually striking large-flowered remontant climber for trained-finish routes where vertical, space-defining specimen roses underpin premium retail and reseller assortments. The medium-vigour, glossy-foliaged plants lend themselves to pergola, fence and wall-trained production in 5–7 L containers, with staked, 3–5 cane structures pre-formed for efficient dispatch. Its exclusive, habit-led profile aligns well with thematic and show-garden ranges, supporting private-label concepts and collection blocks. As an own-root base, it provides predictable regeneration and low replacement over time, valuable in UK nursery networks exposed to colder, windier sites where winter hardiness is a priority. Developed for professional propagation, pharmaROSA® NEONATAL cuttings allow You to schedule capacity so that Year 1 focuses on rooting, Year 2 on structural shoots, and Year 3 on full ornamental impact, easing planning for nationwide, project-oriented supply and wholesale partners while maintaining cultivar identity and stock stability.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Trained climber container production (5–7 L)	Remontant flowering with abundant second flush allows reliable colour performance in trained climber formats, matching the recommended staked, 3–5 cane release form and 5–7 L route. Own-root material supports long-term, repeatable cropping with low replacement in nursery propagation beds, giving You confidence for vertical garden feature positioning towards retail/reseller assortments.
Premium pergola and archway ranges	Strong climbing habit to 240–400 cm with 100–180 cm spread suits pergolas and arches where structure coverage is a key specification. Trained climber finished products can be programmed as space-defining, exclusive items, using pharmaROSA® NEONATAL as a uniform base for pergola-oriented SKU lines that support thematic rose gardens for project-focused suppliers.
Wall-trained and fence lines	Glossy, dark green, moderately dense foliage gives good coverage on walls and fences, allowing attractive foliage backdrops between flushes. With moderate maintenance and occasional treatments, growers can deliver consistent wall-trained units from nursery propagation beds into 5–7 L containers, underlining vertical garden feature value for garden-centre channels.
Colour-focused collection and show-garden stock	The continuously changing yellow–orange–red flower tones create high visual interest suitable for collection beds and show-garden installations. Own-root propagation supports long-lived, stable stands where identity and continuity matter, enabling nurseries to maintain mother blocks for thematic rose gardens aimed at curated-collection programmes.
Cut-flower side production from climbing structures	Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped, clustered blooms can provide side-stream cut stems from trained climber production, adding value without changing the core pergola or wall-trained specification. Using the same 3–5 cane, 5–7 L route, growers can supply versatile climbers that support distinctive habit and colour promises to independent-retail partners.
Cold-climate and exposed-site plantings	With hardiness to around -32 to -29 °C (H7, Swedish Zone 5, USDA 4b), Joseph's Coat is suitable for colder or more exposed UK sites, supporting reliable overwintering in nursery and public-realm stocks. Own-root structure enhances regeneration after winter stress, stabilising supply for municipal and institutional vertical-rose schemes served by public-realm contractors.
Medium-maintenance vertical feature lines	Medium disease resistance and self-cleaning mean some deadheading and plant protection are required, but within normal nursery practice for climbers. Clear maintenance expectations help You plan labour on trained climber finished products while still offering distinctive, exclusive vertical features to quality-driven resellers.
Collection and gene-bank style mother blocks	Occasional orange-red hips and the named, historically recognised cultivar identity make it well suited to collection and maintenance plantings, where accurate clonal continuity is important. Nationwide growers can rely on the own-root base for durable gene-bank style stands, useful when supporting premium climber portfolios for specialist nurseries.

Finished-product ideas

5–7 L Trained Pergola Climber – Own-root, 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L pots, trained for pergola use and promoted for vertical garden feature programmes – retail/reseller and landscape channels.
Wall-Trained Feature Rose – Medium-maintenance, glossy-foliaged climbers supplied staked for fences and house walls as exclusive, space-defining items – premium garden-centre partners.
Collection-Series Climber Block – Uniform own-root lots for thematic and show-garden collections, banking the colour-shifting yellow–orange–red display for long-term mother stands – specialist collection nurseries.
Cold-Zone Vertical Accent – Hardy H7, own-root climbers configured as trained features for colder or exposed locations, providing reliable vertical structure – municipal and institutional project suppliers.
Dual-Use Climber and Cut Stem – Trained climber units designed for pergolas yet capable of light cut-stem side production from clustered, medium blooms – integrated nursery/retail production systems.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Large-Flowered Climber marketed as Joseph's Coat, an exhibition-category climbing rose supplied commercially as a climber / rambling rose type; registered cultivar name not provided.
Origin and breeding	Bred in the United States in 1963 by Dr. David L. Armstrong and Herbert C. Swim from the cross 'Buccaneer' × 'Circus', introduced and initially distributed by Armstrong Roses in 1964.
Awards and recognition	Recognised with a National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate in 1963 and a Gold Medal at Bagatelle, Paris in 1964, supporting its status as a notable, widely trialled climbing cultivar.
Growth and structural characteristics	Climbing habit with height around 240–400 cm and spread 100–180 cm, densely thorned canes and moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage, giving good vertical coverage on supports and structures.
Flower morphology	Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, carried mainly in clusters; remontant with a notably abundant second flowering, providing extended decorative value on trained plants.
Colour data and phenology	Petals shift from vivid yellow, orange and carmine red to peach-golden-copper tones as blooms age; ARS code rb, RHS 46A outer, 14B inner, giving a continuously changing, multicoloured effect.
Fragrance and aroma	Mild, fresh and crisp fragrance character, primarily ornamental in effect; double flowers with 26–39 petals limit stamen access, so pollinator attraction and pollinator-friendliness are relatively modest.
Hip characteristics	Occasionally produces small, spherical orange-red hips around 8–13 mm in diameter, adding discrete seasonal interest, though hip set is not a dominant ornamental or production feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about -32 to -29 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 5, USDA Zone 4b, suitable for colder regions with standard protection and care.
Horticultural recommendations	Best used as a pergola, fence or wall-trained specimen and for cut stems; moderate maintenance with occasional plant protection, ideally supplied as staked, trained 3–5 cane finished climbers.

JOSEPH'S COAT – yellow-red climbing rose - Armstrong & Swim offers colour-shifting remontant displays, strong vertical structure and predictable, regenerative own-root performance; please contact us to align on volumes, scheduling and long-term stock planning.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: JOSEPH'S COAT – yellow-red climbing rose - Armstrong & Swim

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:01.11.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1013] 21-002 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the biblical Joseph’s multicoloured coat.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Joseph’s Coat

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Joseph's Coat Climbing rose Armstrong & Swim

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Joseph's Coat

Rose Group: Large-Flowered Climber

Commercial Type: climber, rambling rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: climbing rose

Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Armstrong Roses (USA)

Introduction Year: 1964

Registration Year: 1964

Breeder: Dr. David L. Armstrong; Herbert C. Swim

Breeding Company / Institution: Armstrong Roses

Breeding Year: United States, 1963

Parentage: 'Buccaneer' × 'Circus'

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: National Rose Society Trial Ground – Certificate (1963); Bagatelle (Paris) – Gold Medal (1964)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 7.9-13.1ft (240-400 cm)

Spread: 3.3-5.9ft (100-180 cm)

Growth Habit: climbing

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage, with glossy, dark green leaves.

Prickliness: densely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Some of the spent blooms remain on the plant and will require subsequent deadheading.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: medium.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: rb RHS code: 46A (outer), 14B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow-red

Flower Colour Description: The petals range from vivid yellow through orange to carmine red. The tones change continuously throughout the flower’s life cycle.

Closed Bud: Vibrant red‑orange hue with a subtle yellowish tinge.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer whorl of petals is reddish-orange, the inner petal surfaces are golden yellow.

Full Bloom: The petal edges turn fiery red, and an orange flush is visible along the fold lines.

Before Fading: The red tone softens and a warm peach‑yellow to copper tint appears.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the vivid yellow–orange–red shades gradually mellow into warm peach–golden–copper tones, with a reduction in red intensity.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, understated-scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, crisp character

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petal) flowers with reduced stamen accessibility offer limited attraction to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double (26–39 petal) flowers make it primarily ornamental; its pollinator-friendliness is limited.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-13 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Occasionally formed, 8–13 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -32–-29 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 5

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Heat-loving; requires watering during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – medium
black spot – medium
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement moderate; occasionally requires plant protection treatments.

Primary Uses: pergola, fence, wall-trained, cut flowers, specimen plant

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

JOSEPH'S COAT – yellow-red climbing rose - Armstrong & Swim

The petals range from vivid yellow through orange to carmine red. The tones change continuously throughout the flower’s life cycle. - climber, rambling rose - mild, understated-scented rose - fresh, crisp character

The rose webshop. - yellow-red - mild, understated-scented rose - Joseph's Coat - climber, rambling rose - (7.9-13.1ft (240-400 cm))

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As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
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