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Rosa 'Columbian' Climber

Common Name

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Soil

Roses prefer acidic soil of pH 6.5 (sand) but will tolerate alkaline soils up to pH 7.5 (chalk). Mix 25 lts farmyard manure, or pulverized tree bark with bone meal, in soil before planting. Broadcast rose fertilizer in early Spring.

Sun Aspect

Full Sun. Prefers a sunny position to thrive.

Soil Moisture

Moist.

Plant Type

Modern Roses: 13 Large-Flowered Climber Recurrent from the Modern Climbing Roses classification

Height x Spread in feet

8 x 5

Foliage

Good mid-green

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Large, full, most notable perfume and rosy-pink with long strong stems.

Flowering is Repeat or Recurrent throughout the summer. Very fragrant.

Comment

Medium vigorous Hybrid Tea Climber and free-flowering. One of the best for growing under glass.

Climber or Pillar rose. Good for cutting. Grow in pots.

Available from R.V. Roger Ltd and from Peter Beales Roses.

For further details on the cultivation of roses, consult the Royal National Rose Society.