Rosa 'Félicité Perpétue' (Félicité Perpétue Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Félicité Perpétue'
SynonymsRosa 'Climbing Félicité et Perpétue', Rosa 'Climbing Little White Pet'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-4 - 5
Height4 - 8 m
Spread2.5 - 4 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and climbing.
LandscapeWall-side borders, cottage and informal gardens.
PropagationGrafting.
CultivationPrefers full sun and partial-shade. Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
PestsAphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly and rose leaf-rolling sawfly may be a problem. Black spot, rose rust, rose powdery mildew and a downy mildew may occur. Deer and rabbits can cause damage.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThornless stems.
Leaf DescriptionNeat, slightly oblong leaves that come to a point that appear in groups of 7 down a single stem.
Flower DescriptionLarge rosette-like flowers that appear in clusters and are scented. The flowers are 4 cm wide and flower in summer.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are a whitish-cream or pink.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a glossy texture.

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