The Peggy Martin Climbing Rose is one of the most resilient and storied climbing roses available today. Known as the "Hurricane Katrina Rose," it was discovered in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and famously survived two weeks of saltwater submersion following Hurricane Katrina — a testament to its remarkable toughness. This 2-gallon container plant gives you an established start for your garden.

A vigorous climber, Peggy Martin forms a multi-stemmed woody vine with nearly thornless canes that can reach 6 to 15 feet high and wide. In early spring it produces massive cascading clusters of deep pink double blooms, each measuring 2 to 3 inches across and filled with 16 to 25 petals and a pleasant moderate fragrance. A second flush of blooms often appears in fall, extending the display. The flowers also make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Among the easiest climbing roses to grow, Peggy Martin thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and is cold hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9. It is highly resistant to common rose diseases and pests, requiring minimal intervention to perform well season after season — ideal for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. The plant can be trained on trellises, arches, pillars, fences, or walls; left untrained, it forms a cascading mound suitable as a ground cover. Prune in late winter after frost risk has passed to shape canes and encourage maximum flowering.