This Canadian Explorer series rose is hardy, black spot resistant, and vigorous. "John Cabot" features a main flush of red blooms in early summer, followed by repeat blooming until fall. The flowers have an old-fashioned rose shape and slight fragrance. The canes can reach nine feet tall and are easily trained to a post, pergola, or arch for a cascading effect. This is a specimen plant that would look good framing a walkway or entrance to a garden or yard. It could also be used as a large hedge plant by letting the tall canes arch down to the ground.
