Photo of Rosa 'Mermaid' flower by Brushwood Nursery

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Rosa 'Mermaid'

Also Known As

  • Rosa 'Mermaid Climbing'
  • Mermaid Climbing Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Rosa 'Mermaid' plant details

Rosa 'Mermaid' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'Mermaid'

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'Mermaid'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mermaid Climbing Rose.

Gardening facts about Rosa 'Mermaid' plant

How to Grow Rosa 'Mermaid'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-7'

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  • dry in summer
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