Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose
Best thornless, fragrant climber for gardeners seeking continuous beauty.
$51.09
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Nature Hills Nursery
Who it's for
- Gardeners with children or pets, those seeking low-scratch maintenance
- Homeowners desiring long-lasting, intensely fragrant floral displays
- Gardeners with partially shaded spots, those with limited full sun
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates, those preferring completely disease-free plants
- New rose growers, those with limited time for ongoing structural maintenance
- Gardeners seeking classic hybrid tea forms or a broader, modern color palette
Key Specs
Sunlight
6 hours of direct sun, performs well in partial shade (4 hours)
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil
Watering
1-2 inches per week during the first year; moderately drought tolerant once established
Pruning
After first major spring flowering flush; remove dead canes, head back side shoots to three buds
Fertilizer
Balanced rose food or slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring
Mature Height
8-10 feet
Bloom Time
May until frost
Flower Color
Deep pink, semi-double
Foliage Type
Reddish new growth, bronzy to glossy dark green summer foliage
Deer Resistant
Not specified
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