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| 'Dr. W. Van Fleet' |
| 'Docteur W. Van Fleet' |
| 'Dr. Walter Van Fleet' |
| Bloom size: | Large: 4-5" |
| Petal count: | full: 26-40 petals |
| Rose bloom color: | Pink blend |
| Extra Bloom Info: | In clusters |
| Rebloom: | None |
| Class: | Other: Hybrid wichurana |
| Extra Color Info: | Medium pink, with lighter pink edges |
| Growth Habit: | Climbing, 15-20 feet |
| Fragrance: | Moderate |
| Hybridizer & year: | Dr. Walter Van Fleet, 1910 |
| Optimal growing zones: | USDA zone 6 and warmer |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 15-20 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 8-15 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Parentage: | (Rosa wichuraiana x Safrano) x Souvenir du President Carnot |
| Child plants: | 7 child plants |
Hillfarm Journal: Hillfarm's RosesPart of the story of Hillfarm as we know it will always have to be the roses that we found here.
(Full article • 11 comments)
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| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Which roses have you ordered for next season (2020)? by zuzu | Jun 20, 2020 11:10 AM | 215 |
| Rosette Disease on a 60+ year old bush... advice by CoolhandLocke | Jun 1, 2019 9:52 AM | 20 |
| New and growing roses in Louisiana by LouisianaRoseGirl | May 1, 2019 9:18 AM | 16 |
| November 2018 -- Photos and Chat by zuzu | Dec 8, 2018 2:10 AM | 285 |
| May Queen by quercusnut | May 15, 2018 5:26 PM | 7 |
| October 2016 -- Photos and Chat by zuzu | Oct 31, 2016 6:15 AM | 161 |
| Vintage Garden's "One of a Kind" Sale by Steve812 | Aug 14, 2017 4:11 PM | 18 |
| Help please - Can you suggest... by lilylady | Jul 22, 2012 11:43 AM | 24 |
| my rose list by Kathleen | Jun 30, 2011 10:14 AM | 12 |
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