Rosa 'Summer Breeze'
(Rose 'Summer Breeze')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Bred in Germany
Discovered By - Bred by Reimer Kordes of Kordes Roses
Year of Introduction - 1983
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 4m
Width - 3m
Location - The Cloister Garden
Description: A climbing Shrub rose that is excellent for training against walls or over pergolas. Mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have oval to ovate leaflets with coarsely toothed margins. Large, single saucer-shaped flowers are bright pink and become paler with age. Each Bloom has a central patch of yellow that fades to white with age, and a cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are produced in one strong flush in early summer and then intermittently into autumn. The Blooms are attractive to bees and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Synonym - Rosa 'Linderhof'
The correct botanical name for this rose is Rosa 'Korelasting' (PBR), 'Summer Breeze' is a trademark, or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Single saucer-shaped flowers are bright pink and fade to a paler shade with age. At the centre of each bloom is a patch of yellow that fades to white with age and a cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are produced in one strong flush in June, and then sporadically into September.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers
Flowering time: June, July, August, September
Foliage:
Mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have oval to ovate leaflets with Dentate margins. The leaves are Alternately arranged on long, prickly branches.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with oval to ovate leaflets
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.