Zephirine
Drouhin
Origin
- Bizot,
1868
Parentage - Unknown
Color - Bright pink
Foliage - Dark green
Thorns - Almost thornless
Size - 10'-12' (climbing)
Fragrance - Strong
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 5
The
Name of the Rose - Named for the wife of an amateur rose
enthusiast who lived on the French Cote d'Or.
In my
opinion this is the best Bourbon to grow in the South. A beautiful
rose with many fine attributes, Zephirine Drouhin should
be placed in a location where you can enjoy it. As with most bourbon
roses, fragrance is outstanding. This is one of the few old roses
that I see at my local nurseries every year so I don't think it is
difficult to find.
This
is a moderate climber that can be trained to a pillar or grown on
a trellis or archway. I think it would be lovely growing along the
rails of a porch or veranda. I would avoid placing it against a wall
since good air circulation will help keep disease at bay. The new
canes start out burgundy in color and advances to a darker green.
Very few thorns are present so training the canes is not a hassle.
Don't expect too much from this rose during the first two years -
it needs time to get established.
Disease
resistance is average. Blackspot can be expected but not to the severity
of other bourbon roses, like Variegata Di Bologna or Madame
Isaac Pereire.
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