Climbing
Pinkie
Climbing
Polyantha
Origin -Dering,
1952
Parentage - seedling of 'China Doll'
Color - Bright pink/yellow stamens
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Light
Size - 8' - 12' ft. (climbing); 4' - 5' h. x 6' -
8' w. (shrub)
Fragrance - Strong, sweet
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 6
An unforgettable
sight when blooming, Cl. Pinkie is one of my favorite climbing
roses. The flowers are bright pink, opening semi-double but they quickly
loose their form to resemble a single rose. This is such a floriferous
rose that is difficult to see the foliage when it is covered with
blooms. I have it planted on a 7 ft. wrought iron archway near my
driveway and on windy spring days, the strong fragrance is heavenly.
This
is a vigorous and fast growing rose that can be used either as a climber
or a cascading shrub. Disease resistance is not foolproof and it may
need to be checked for blackspot as the summer progresses. New canes
shoot up from the base of the plant and older canes should be cut
out every year to maintain it. The new canes are thin and easy to
work with.
This
rose is a sport of the shrub rose Pinkie which grows 3' x
3'.
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