Morning magic was bred in the US by William J Radler in 1993 and is a hybrid climber in the rose family (Rosaceae). It was introduced by Conard-Pyle of Star Roses in 2008. Parentage is RADsbs x RADspot. This rose will grow 6-10 feet tall with a 3-8 foot spread. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Blooming occurs on new wood, so pruning should be done in late winter to early spring before the spring flush of growth. Prune to remove any dead or diseased wood and crossed canes. The plant can be cut back by one-third in warmer climates but may require additional pruning in colder locations. Avoid overhead watering and crowding to help prevent diseases. This large-flowered climbing rose boasts small clusters of showy 3-4 inch pink blooms that open in flushes throughout the season. Deadheading will encourage reblooming. The vine has glossy leaves and prickles. Use this rose on a fence, trellis, arbor or other vertical support. It can be used for privacy or as a barrier. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: High resistance to blackspot. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses. VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheRosa America™ 'JACclam'Rosa 'Don Juan'Rosa 'Mary Wallace'
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil texture
High Organic Matter
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Moist
Available space
3 feet-6 feet; 6-feet-12 feet
NC region
Coastal; Mountains; Piedmont
Mature size
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in. | Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Canopy layer
6 - Vine (vertical)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Climbing; Erect; Spreading
Texture
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf shape
Ovate
Leaf margin
Serrate
Leaf feel
Glossy
Leaf value
Showy
Leaf size
1-3 inches long, 1-3 inches wide
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
The foliage is deep green and semi-glossy.
Flower color
Orange; Pink
Flower value
Showy
Flower form
Solitary
Flower shape
Cup; Saucer
Flower size
3-6 inches
Flower detail
The flowers are pink with some apricot at the throat. They are 3-4 inches across with a cupped shape and 9 -16 petals. Repeat blooms from spring to fall. They appear solitary or in small clusters.