Wayside Gardens Scent From Above Climbing Rose
Top Pick
Wayside Gardens

Wayside Gardens Scent From Above Climbing Rose

4.6

Best fragrant climber for gardeners seeking vertical, repeat-blooming yellow flowers.

This vigorous climber transforms vertical spaces with a rare, intoxicating licorice fragrance and constant golden blooms. While you will need a sturdy trellis to support its rapid growth, the payoff is a disease-resistant display that delivers high-impact perfume and color from late spring through the first frost.

Who it's for

  • Landscapers looking to add vertical height and visual drama
  • Homeowners wanting consistent color throughout the growing season
  • Gardeners seeking aromatic plants for outdoor living spaces

Who should skip it

  • Beginners uncomfortable with regular plant health monitoring
  • Urban gardeners with limited space or small containers
  • Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance landscape plants

Performance breakdown

Fragrance Intensity

The unique licorice notes provide a distinct, powerful sensory experience.

Excellent

Bloom Consistency

Repeat blooming habit ensures a vibrant display from spring through autumn.

Excellent

Disease Resistance

Glossy foliage maintains health and vigor with minimal intervention required.

Excellent

Vertical Versatility

Ideal structure for training across arbors, trellises, and garden fences.

Excellent

Establishment Speed

Vigorous growth habit delivers impressive results within the first year.

Excellent

Visual Impact

Large gold-yellow blooms create a striking focal point in any landscape.

Excellent

Key Specs

Variety

'CHEwgoldtop'

Bloom Color

GoldYellow

Foliage Color

Dark Green Glossy

Habit

Climbing

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

5 - 9

Mature Height

8-12 feet

Mature Spread

3-5 feet

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-Drained

Watering Needs

Moderate

Know before you buy

Still have a question?

Ask Metto anything about the Wayside Gardens Scent From Above Climbing Rose before you decide.