Shape | A climbing or pillar rose that can also be grown as a free-standing shrub. |
Landscape | An excellent free-blooming climber that may also be grown as a shrub. |
Propagation | Propagate through hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in an average, well-drained, medium-moisture soil. Water deeply and regularly (preferably in the morning), avoiding overhead watering. Prune as necessary from late winter to early spring. |
Pests | This cultivar has a much better resistance to diseases than most other Rosa species, but insects such as aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites may still cause problems. |
Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are glossy and dark green. |
Flower Description | Flowers appear in clusters from late spring to frost, are fragrant, semi-double and deep pink. |