Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' (Zephirine Drouhin Rose) — shrub

Overview

Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' is a shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family. Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loamy and well-drained soils and 6.0-7.0 pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders, climbing on trellises and fragrance gardens.

About

Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' is a cherry-pink Bourbon rose, famous for being completely thornless. It was developed by French rose breeder Bizot in 1868.

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About the genus

A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rosa

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: loamy, well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Soil moisture: moist
Exposure: sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: shrub
Suggested uses: garden borders, climbing on trellises, fragrance gardens
Fragrance: strong,fruity

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin'

Cultivation: Prefers sheltered position, prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth.
Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to remove old wood and shape the plant.
Propagation: cuttings,grafting