Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Medium: 2-3"
Bloom shape: Other: Quartered
Petal count: full: 26-40 petals
Rose bloom color: Light pink
Rebloom: None
Class: Other: Hybrid wichurana
Extra Color Info: Coral-pink
Growth Habit: Rambler, 15-30 feet tall
Fragrance: Strong
Misc: Shade tolerant
Hybridizer & year: Dr. Walter Van Fleet, 1898
Optimal growing zones: USDA zones 4-9

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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)
Plant Height: 15-30 feet
Plant Spread: 10-15 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Date: 2012-05-20
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2011-07-02
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2011-07-02
Location: Middle TN
Date: May 14, 2018
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2011-07-02
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2011-07-02
Location: Middle TN
Date: May 14, 2018
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2011-07-02
Location: Middle TN
Date: May 14, 2018

Photo courtesy of Tasman Bay Roses
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2011-07-02

Date: 2010-05-29 
May Queen cascading from the top of the garden shed

Photo courtesy of Tasman Bay Roses
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Wowee! Incredible blooms... by wcgypsy Jun 13, 2012 8:14 PM 3

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