Climbing rose plant named `Quadra`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of climbing rose plant is provided which forms in clusters attractive deep red blossoms that tend to lighten somewhat when fully open. The new variety exhibits a spreading or trailing growth habit with glossy dark green foliage, and good winter hardiness. The newly opened leaves commonly display an attractive red tinge. Resistance to powdery mildew and blackspot has been observed. The new variety propagates well by the use of softwood stem cuttings, and is well adapted for growing as colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of climbing rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a spreading or trailing growth habit with attractive dark green glossy foliage wherein the newly opened leaves commonly display a red tinge,   (b) forms in clusters attractive deep red blossoms that tend to lighten when fully open,   (c) propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings,   (d) exhibits a good winter hardiness, and   (e) is particularly well suited for growing as ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.