Rosa St Swithun (Climbing Rose)
How to resist the charm and fragrance of this lovely Rose? Rosa St Swithun produces very large, fully double flowers, full of over 120 frilly petals neatly arranged around a central button eye
How to resist the charm and fragrance of this lovely Rose? Rosa St Swithun produces very large, fully double flowers, full of over 120 frilly petals neatly arranged around a central button eye. Soft pink at its heart, the blossoms gradually fade to the palest pink at the edges and exude a strong fragrance that is reminiscent of pure myrrh. Quick repeat-flowering, vigorous, tough and reliable, 'St Swithun' features a bushy growth that makes it perfect as a tall shrub or trained as a short climber. Actually, this is one of the best climbers!
- Blooming in flushes from late spring until frost, this Rose is an excellent repeat bloomer.
- Grows up to 4 feet tall (120 cm) and spreads 3 feet wide (90 cm). An excellent choice for beds and borders. Spectacular when combined with the cool blue colors of salvia, nepeta or lavender. Plant it where you will be able to enjoy its perfume daily: near a doorway, along a path, near your patio or deck. Excellent cut flowers. Ideal as free-blooming climber for walls, arbors, fences or other garden structures where it may reach up to 8 ft. (240 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Excellent resistance to disease.
- Introduced in 1993 by David Austin, this lovely rose has been named after St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Climbing Roses, Rosa – English Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 8' (120cm – 240cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ – 36″ (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |