Lady Hillingdon Climbing Tea Rose: Elegant Apricot-Yellow

The Lady Hillingdon, Cl. climbing tea rose, introduced in 1917 by Hicks, graces walls and trellises with elegant, pointed buds opening to double, apricot-yellow flowers. A classic climbing Tea rose with a delicious tea fragrance.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Lady Hillingdon, Cl.'
Hybridized by: Hicks
Registered/Introduced: 1917

Climbing Teas are the climbing sports of Tea roses, prized for their repeat bloom and fragrance.

Growth Habit and Blooms

Climber 10–15 feet. Flowers 3–4 inches, apricot-yellow, double, in small clusters. Strong tea fragrance. Repeat blooming.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Late winter; train horizontally.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 7–10 (tender).

Landscape Uses

Walls, trellises, pergolas in mild climates. The tea fragrance is heavenly.