Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose

Description

Long-blooming, thornless, and very profuse, even in shade

Introduced in 1868 and a favorite ever since, Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose is a romantic, fantastically fragrant, old-fashioned rose that is still one of the most popular climbers today. No modern rose has been able to exceed it for sheer performance, rich raspberry scent, and generous season-long bloom, and if you make Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose part of your landscape, you will treasure its beauty and generosity of bloom.

Peaking in spring and fall, the loose, double blossoms of vivid cerise-carmine provide outstanding mass effect. Each bloom is about 4 inches across, opening from a long, pointed bud and made up of 20 to 24 richly colored petals that are infused with a strong, evocative raspberry scent. Just one flower is a delight, so you can imagine what a vaseful looks and smells like.

This old French Bourbon rose grows vigorously to 15 to 20 feet high and 4 to 6 feet wide and, remarkable for any rose, performs well in part shade. Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose is an excellent choice for north-facing walls and areas with little sunlight. Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose will continue to bloom in summer, but its heaviest showing will usually be in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall.

The rich, medium-green foliage (coppery-purple when young) is very mildew resistant, and the canes are thornless, making Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose great for planting where traffic is heavy or children are nearby. This classic, time-tested climbing rose is the perfect choice to train over a trellis or porch, or trim into a formal hedge. Plant in moist, well-drained, loamy soil.

Details

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Genus Rosa
Species hybrid
Zone 5 - 10
Bloom Start To End Late Spring - Late Fall
Habit Climbing
Plant Height 15 ft - 20 ft
Plant Width 4 ft - 6 ft
Bloom Size 4 in
Petal Count 24
Additional Characteristics Fragrance, Arches, Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Free Bloomer, Heirloom, Pruning Recommended, Repeat Bloomer, Thornless
Bloom Color Dark Pink
Bud Shape Long, Pointed
Flower Shape Double, Old-fashioned, Rounded, Ruffled
Foliage Color Medium Green
Fragrance Raspberry, Strong
Light Requirements Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Resistance Disease Resistant
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Cut Flowers, Landscapes, Vines and Climbers
Restrictions *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Virgin Islands, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico

Product Review Summary

Based on 4 reviews
The average rating for this product is 5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0

Customer Reviews

April 19, 2014

beautiful

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This rose is beautiful and smells great. It has many flowers this spring. Highly recommended.

Mary Smart from TX
November 11, 2013

Fantastic Performer

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Planted two of these on a north facing wall and even with the unusual growing season the midwest experienced this year (snow in May, endless rain in July) these roses did outstanding! Still growing, even now in November after two rounds of frost.

J. Chambers from KS
September 05, 2013

Grows in shade

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I really like their Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose. It's rare to find a rose that does well in shade.

Roya from VA
June 05, 2013

Just about perfect for partially shaded area.

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The scent is very nice also.

Mrs.Di from OH

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