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| Bloom size: | Small: under 2" |
| Bloom shape: | Flat |
| Petal count: | Single: 1-7 petals |
| Rose bloom color: | Light pink |
| Extra Bloom Info: | Single to semi-double, In large clusters |
| Rebloom: | Good |
| Class: | Hybrid musk |
| Extra Color Info: | Palest pink, verging on white |
| Growth Habit: | Climbing habit, 6-15 feet |
| Fragrance: | Moderate |
| Misc: | Thornless or almost thornless |
| Hybridizer & year: | Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton, 1922 |
| 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: | Up to 15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Parentage: | Daphne x Perle des Jardins |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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.
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| Posted by porkpal (Richmond, TX) on Oct 17, 2011 8:03 PM My Kathleen grows wider than she is tall, sending out long supple canes tipped with sprays of delicate blooms. She survived the Texas drought of 2011 with minimal watering and is a reliable repeat bloomer. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by Calif_Sue (Sebastopol, CA - Zone 9a) on Feb 10, 2013 2:16 PM Noted by Antique Rose Emporium: [ Reply to this comment | |
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| Some of my bouquets by MGKing | May 21, 2019 2:31 PM | 20 |
| How long does a rose bud take to bloom ? by idlanrafiqi | Sep 19, 2018 8:53 AM | 1 |
| Favorite roses at this time by Canadian_Rose | Aug 27, 2018 6:58 PM | 41 |
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| first roses of the year by Kathleen | May 21, 2012 12:04 PM | 5 |
| Wild roses by MaryinLa | May 11, 2012 10:17 AM | 41 |
| Need help with a new rose! by ssgardener | May 25, 2013 2:45 PM | 34 |
| Today's ATP Article is pretty interesting! by Skiekitty | Feb 14, 2012 11:30 AM | 1 |
| Photos and chat, October 2011 by zuzu | Oct 31, 2011 1:56 PM | 228 |
| Sale at Vintage Gardens by Skiekitty | Aug 24, 2011 12:37 PM | 3 |
| Zuzu's additions to database, 7/11/11 by zuzu | Jul 14, 2011 9:21 PM | 4 |
| a gallica without a name by Kathleen | Jun 25, 2010 12:47 PM | 2 |
| I've tried before by Kathleen | Jun 27, 2011 7:05 AM | 25 |
| LeGrice Roses by zuzu | Mar 11, 2010 12:14 AM | 27 |
| Burlington Roses by Skiekitty | Apr 29, 2011 9:35 PM | 62 |
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