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Polka

Color: Apricot/Peach/Salmon, Orange Class: Climber, Climbing Rose Introduced: 1991 Best Zones: 5-9 Bloom Form: Rosette / Quartered Repeat Bloom: Yes

CLIMBING - POLKA This vigorous climber combines old rose fashion with repeat flowering, disease tolerance, and winter hardiness. Endowed with fragrance, Polka will charm its way into your garden for years to come. The…

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At-a-Glance Profile

Garden Personality

A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.

Climber, Climbing Rose Apricot/Peach/Salmon, Orange Strong, yes Climbing
Registered Name
MEItosier
Breeder
Jacques Mouchotte
Seller
All My Thyme, Edmunds Roses, High Country Roses, Hummingbird Roses, Raft Island Roses, Select Roses, Heirloom Roses
Introduced
1991
Best Zones
5-9
8-12 Height
5-6 Width
3.5-6 in Bloom Size
90-100 Petals

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Bloom Form
Rosette / Quartered
Fragrance
Strong, yes
Growth Habit
Climbing
Repeat Bloom
Yes

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Rose Class
Climber, Climbing Rose
Color Family
Apricot/Peach/Salmon, Orange

Background

Breeding and Source Notes

Registered Name
MEItosier
Seller Signals
All My Thyme, Edmunds Roses, High Country Roses

Where to Look Next

Rose Market

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Seller Listing Price Offers Link
All My Thyme
Polka - OR
$65.50
Discount Code 5% • rosegeekanytime
Edmunds Roses
Polka™ Out of stock
$44.95
ARS Offer 15% • ARS member offer.
Out of Stock
High Country Roses
Polka - High Country Roses In stock
In stock
Discount Code 20% • ROSEGEEK
ARS Offer 15% • Online code is in your membership book.
Hummingbird Roses
Polka Out of stock
$32.00
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Out of Stock
Raft Island Roses
Bare root Reach vendor for availability
$35.00
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Select Roses
Polka In stock
CAD 69.95
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Heirloom Roses
Default Title
$60.00
Discount Code 20% • ROSELADY26

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What Growers Notice

Notes, Photos, and Shared Experience

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Overview

CLIMBING - POLKA

This vigorous climber combines old rose fashion with repeat flowering, disease tolerance, and winter hardiness. Endowed with fragrance, Polka will charm its way into your garden for years to come. The strong apricot color will turn more peachy during warm weather.

Use

For Arbors, Trellises & Fences
Breeder

Meilland
Flower Color

Apricot
Petals

Large, 30–35
Foliage

Dark Green
Scent

Pepper, Strong Spice
Size/Habit

Climber, 10–12' h
Light

Full Sun
Water

Regularly Until Established
Rose Type

Climbing
Features

Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant
Current Notes

2026 Potted Rose Collection 2-gallon container A vigorous climber combines old rose fashion with repeat flowering, disease tolerance and winter hardiness. Endowed with fragrance, Polka™ will charm its way into your garden for years to come. The strong apricot color will turn more peachy during warm weather. For arbors, fences and trellises. Type: Climber Breeder: Jacques Mouchotte/Meilland Year: 1991 Color: apricot Petals: 35 Fragrance: strong spice and pepper Height: 10 - 12 feet Zone: 5- 10 Root Stock: Own root photo credit: Star Roses

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