Zephirine Drouhin Climbing Rose Live Starter Plant – Pink Blooms – Fragrant Re-bloomer

Elevate Your Garden with a Beautiful Climbing Rose Live Starter Plant

Transform your outdoor space with a stunning climbing rose live starter plant. This exceptional variety is celebrated for its abundant, fragrant pink blooms and remarkably thornless stems, making it a joy to both behold and handle. Perfect for creating captivating vertical displays, this re-blooming rose can be elegantly trained along fences, trellises, or walls, adding a touch of romance and grandeur to any landscape. Thriving across a wide range of climates, it is ideally suited for gardens in USDA zones 6-10, promising a spectacular show of color and sweet fragrance throughout the spring and fall seasons.

This climbing rose is an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels, offering ease of care and vigorous growth. Its adaptability extends to diverse soil conditions, flourishing in chalk, clay, loam, and sand, ensuring successful cultivation in various garden settings. For optimal bloom production and robust growth, this rose prefers full to medium sun exposure, soaking up the light to fuel its magnificent floral display.

One of the most appealing attributes of this climbing rose is its nearly thornless nature. This characteristic not only enhances its safety and ease of maintenance compared to other rose varieties but also makes it a favorite for creating inviting garden spaces where you can truly relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. The combination of its gentle stems, captivating fragrance, and lovely pink flowers makes it an unparalleled choice for crafting romantic and serene outdoor retreats. Its remarkable ability to re-bloom ensures a consistent cascade of color and beauty throughout the entire growing season.

Key Features:

• Re-blooming: Experience continuous blooms from spring through fall.
• Fragrant: Indulge in its strong, sweet, and delightful fragrance.
• Nearly Thornless: Enjoy safer and easier handling and pruning.
• Versatile: Adaptable to various climates and a wide range of soil types.
• Fast-Growing: Quickly establishes and adds magnificent vertical interest to your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall will this climbing rose grow?
Mature height is typically between 8-10 feet, allowing it to create impressive vertical displays.

What are the ideal growing conditions for this climbing rose?
It thrives in full to part sun and well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.5.

How often should I water and fertilize my rose plant?
Water thoroughly in the early morning, and fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the active growing season with a low-nitrogen fertilizer to encourage abundant blooms.

What should I do if I receive my plant during cold weather?
For optimal protection during transit in cold conditions, consider purchasing a 72-hour heat pack. If no heat pack is purchased and cold weather is present, your plant will be held and shipped once temperatures are more favorable.

Why are the leaves sometimes removed before shipping?
Defoliation is a common practice that helps the plant retain moisture and significantly reduces stress during transit, promoting healthier growth and establishment once planted. In some instances, state regulations may also require defoliation.