An explosion of eye-popping color for the landscape is just the beginning of the festivities ahead from this fragrant climber. You'll get a bang out of the big sprays of large long-lasting blossoms. And the fireworks just seem to keep coming because it blooms and reblooms readily in the very first season. Sparkling green foliage, superb vigor and good hardiness complete the spectacle. Zones 4-9. Botanical Name: Rosa x 'Fourth of July' Season: Spring Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade. Height: 10-14 feet Spacing: 4-5 feet. Zone: 4-10 Spread: 3-4 feet Color: Velvety-red striped with bright white. Foliage: Sparkling green foliage. Depth: Dig a hole large enough to spread out roots without bending them. Firm well and water in thoroughly. Blooms: Mid summer into fall. Soil Preference: Well-drained, humus enriched soil. Growth Rate: Slow the first few months while establishing, moderate thereafter. Pruning: Remove spent flowers, weak and dead stems, Cut back stems in early spring when buds have broken. Form: Deciduous shrub (Climber) Flowers: Large, semi-double in clusters, 10-15 petals count, light, crushed apple fragrance.