Dublin Bay Large-Flowered Climbing Rose: Intense Red Climber

The Dublin Bay large-flowered climbing rose, introduced in 1975 by McGredy (MACdub, Climbing Dublin Bay), covers structures with large, fully double, intense red flowers. A vigorous, reliable climber with glossy foliage.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Dublin Bay'
Additional names: MACdub, Climbing Dublin Bay
Hybridized by: McGredy
Registered/Introduced: 1975

Growth Habit and Blooms

Vigorous climber 10–12 feet. Flowers 3–4 inches, intense red, fully double, in small clusters. Light fragrance. Repeat blooming.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Late winter; train canes.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9.

Landscape Uses

Walls, trellises, arches, pillars. The red is bold and visible from distance.