CLIMBING ROSE – ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN
Known as the thornless rose.
- Strong fragrance
- Suitable for zones 5 – 9
- Good disease resistance
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Zéphirine Drouhin remains as popular today as in the late 1800s as a landscape ornamental or cut flower. This Bourbon climber flushes with large, double blossoms throughout the season.
GROWTH HABIT
It is one of the few roses that will tolerate moderate to deeper shade. It is best to cut the blossoms for indoor enjoyment of the strong damask fragrance and encourage re-bloom.
ROSE CHARACTERISTICS
Rose Type |
Climbing Rose |
Growth Habit |
Climbing canes |
Color |
Pink |
Fragrance Strength |
Strong |
Flowering |
Double blooms |
Flower Size |
Large |
Disease Resistance |
Good |
Height |
10 – 15 ft |
Width |
Up to 8 ft |
Hybridizer |
Bizot (FR) |
Year of Introduction |
1868 |
Suitable for zones |
Zones 5 – 9 |
Petal Count |
20 to 30 |