Zephirine Drouhin Potted Climbing Rose
The Timeless, Thornless Climber
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About Zéphirine Drouhin Potted Climbing Rose
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🌹 Zéphirine Drouhin — The Timeless, Thornless Climber
A Romantic Classic with Fragrance to Spare
Discover the enduring charm of Zéphirine Drouhin, a celebrated Bourbon climbing rose. Introduced in 1868 and still adored today, it’s beloved for its lush, cherry-pink blooms, rich scent, and smooth, thornless canes.
🌟 Why Gardeners Adore It
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🌸 Fragrant Blooms: Powerful old-world Bourbon fragrance with fruity notes
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🪻 Massive Flower Shows: Semi-double blooms (3–4") appear in repeat flushes spring to frost
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🌿 Thornless Canes: Nearly smooth stems make training and handling a breeze
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🧱 Versatile Habit: Climbs 8–15' or can be pruned as a large shrub
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☁️ Shade Tolerant: Performs well in partial shade—rare for a rose
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🌱 Tough & Adaptable: Grows in poorer soils and resists common diseases
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🛡️ Disease Resistant: Excellent resistance to black spot and mildew
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💖 Old-World Charm: Heirloom beauty with a modern ease-of-care spirit
📏 Specifications at a Glance
| 🧬 Breeder / Year | Bizot, 1868 |
| 🌺 Bloom Size & Form | 3–4" semi-double, 16–30 petals |
| 🎨 Color | Cherry-pink to deep rose |
| 🌿 Growth Habit | Climber: 8–15' H × 4–6' W (or shrub-like if pruned) |
| 🌞 Light Needs | Full sun to part shade |
| 💧 Watering | Moderate, consistent moisture |
| 🌬️ Fragrance | Strong, fruity Bourbon rose scent|
| 🌸 Bloom Cycle | Repeats spring to frost |
| 🧱 Zones | USDA 5–10 |
| 🛡️ Resilience | Tolerates shade & poor soil; disease resistant |
🌿 Ideal For
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🌼 Arches & Arbors — Show-stopping vertical accent
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🧑🌾 Hands-On Gardeners — Thornless stems make care easy
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🏡 Scented Patios & Walkways — Fill the air with fragrance
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💕 Cottage & Heirloom Gardens — A touch of antique romance
Let Zéphirine Drouhin transform your garden into a fragrant, thornless paradise with elegance that climbs skyward and blooms that enchant all season long.
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