Introduced by Jack Harkness in 1972, 'Compassion' is widely considered one of the finest climbing roses of the 20th century. This award-winning variety is celebrated for its powerful, sweet fragrance and its sophisticated color, which is a blend of salmon-pink, apricot, and orange. The blooms feature a classic, high-centered hybrid tea shape that opens into large, full flowers. Unlike many lanky climbers, 'Compassion' grows as a stiff, upright pillar reaching about ten feet, with exceptionally healthy, dark bronze-green foliage. It is a reliable repeat bloomer that produces flowers from the ground all the way to the top of the plant, making it a perfect choice for fences, walls, or sturdy obelisks.
Rose Profile
Compassion ®
Color: Pink, Red
Class: Climber, Hybrid Tea
Introduced: 1972
Best Zones: 5-11
Bloom Form: Fully Double / Very Double
Repeat Bloom: Yes
Introduced by Jack Harkness in 1972, 'Compassion' is widely considered one of the finest climbing roses of the 20th century. This award-winning variety is celebrated for its powerful, sweet fragrance and its sophisticated color,…
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Climber, Hybrid Tea
Pink, Red
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Climbing
- Registered Name
- Belle de Londres ®
- Breeder
- Jack L. Harkness
- Seller
- Angel Gardens, Hummingbird Roses, Rogue Valley Roses
- Introduced
- 1972
- Best Zones
- 5-11
Bloom Style
How It Shows Up in the Garden
- Bloom Form
- Fully Double / Very Double
- Fragrance
- yes
- Growth Habit
- Climbing
- Repeat Bloom
- Yes
Garden Fit
Where It Is Most Comfortable
- Rose Class
- Climber, Hybrid Tea
- Color Family
- Pink, Red
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Breeding and Source Notes
- Registered Name
- Belle de Londres ®
- Seller Signals
- Angel Gardens, Hummingbird Roses, Rogue Valley Roses
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| Angel Gardens | Compassion | $15.00 |
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| Hummingbird Roses | Compassion — Hummingbird Roses | $32.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Rogue Valley Roses | Compassion - Rogue Valley Roses | $24.95 |
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Introduced by Jack Harkness in 1972, 'Compassion' is widely considered one of the finest climbing roses of the 20th century. This award-winning variety is celebrated for its powerful, sweet fragrance and its sophisticated color, which is a blend of salmon-pink, apricot, and orange. The blooms feature a classic, high-centered hybrid tea shape that opens into large, full flowers. Unlike many lanky climbers, 'Compassion' grows as a stiff, upright pillar reaching about ten feet, with exceptionally healthy, dark bronze-green foliage. It is a reliable repeat bloomer that produces flowers from the ground all the way to the top of the plant, making it a perfect choice for fences, walls, or sturdy obelisks.
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