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Products > Rosa 'Mermaid'   Rosa 'Mermaid' - Yellow Climbing Rose    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Rosaceae (Roses) Origin: Garden Origin Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pale Yellow Bloomtime: Summer Parentage: (Rosa bracteata hybrid) Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Rosa 'Mermaid' (Yellow Climbing Rose) - This Rosa bracteata hybrid was raised by William Paul, noted Rose author and nurseryman. Rosa 'Mermaid' was the result of a cross between Rosa bracteata and a double yellow Tea Rose and was introduced in 1918 . This very vigorous rose grows upwards to 30 ft. or more. It has attractive glossy foliage, maroon stems and wicked thorns. The very large single canary yellow flowers, slightly scented, with showy red stamens are borne in clusters continuously produced after midsummer. Although not a cold hardy rose it excels in mild climates where it thrives and blooms continuously even when faced with drought, salty sea breezes and shade. Its vigorous nature and rampant growth can be overwhelming in the smaller garden if not kept in check. See Rosa 'Mermaid' clambering along the fence along the north side of our nursery. Hardy to 15-20° F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]