Rosa 'Blush Rambler'
(Rose 'Blush Rambler')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Hybrid Parents - Rosa 'Turner's Crimson Rambler' x Rosa 'The Garland'
Origin - Bred in Britain
Discovered By - Bred by Cants Roses
Year of Introduction - 1903
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 6m
Width - 3m
Location - The Cloister Garden
Description: A Multiflora Rambler that is excellent for training against walls or over pergolas. Mid to bright green, pinnate leaves have oval to oblong leaflets. Single to semi-double, saucer-shaped flowers open rose pink and fade to pale blush pink with age. At the centre of each Bloom is a cluster of golden stamens. The Blooms are held in large clusters in midsummer. The flowers are followed by hips that turn orange-red as they mature.
Flower:
Single to semi-double, saucer-shaped flowers open rose pink and fade to pale blush pink with age. At the centre of each bloom is a prominent cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are produced in clusters from late June through July. The flowers are followed by orange-red hips.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July
Foliage:
Mid to bright green, pinnate leaves have oval to oblong leaflets. The leaves are Alternately arranged on long, arching branches.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with oval to oblong leaflets
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.