Petal Pals
rambler · 1902
American Pillar
Rosa 'American Pillar'
12-20 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
2.5 inches
Bloom habit
Borne in large clusters
Petal count
4-8 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
Mild, musky scent, often considered negligible.
Color Description
Bright carmine-pink with a white eye and yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
12-20 feet
Spread
8-10 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types including clay.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
High resistance to most diseases; prone to mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering; drought-tolerant once established.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-season.
Pruning
Prune after the summer flowering flush to remove spent wood and manage vigorous canes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildew; otherwise robust.
🧬 Pedigree
(Rosa wichuraiana x Rosa setigera) x unnamed red Hybrid Perpetual
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993)