Rosa Mrs. F.W. Flight (Climbing Rose)
Rosa ‘Mrs. F.W. Flight’ is a vigorous, almost thornless, climber with large clusters of lightly fragrant, semi-double (16-25 petals), deep pink flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with white centers. Free-flowering, this climbing rose experiences an overwhelming flush of blooms in late spring or early summer. Its smooth stems are clothed with handsome, pointed, mid-green leaves. Perfect for training over arches, fences, or trellises in sun.
Rosa 'Mrs. F.W. Flight' is a vigorous, almost thornless, climber with large clusters of lightly fragrant, semi-double (16-25 petals), deep pink flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with white centers. Free-flowering, this climbing rose experiences an overwhelming flush of blooms in late spring or early summer. Its smooth stems are clothed with handsome, pointed, mid-green leaves. Perfect for training over arches, fences, or trellises in sun.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in humus-rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. For best flowering, apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer
- Bred by Cutbush in 1905.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers, Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Climbing Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48″ (120cm) |
| 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, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |