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Breath of Life
Reference photo

climber · 1985

Breath of Life

Rosa 'HARwanna'

Jack Harkness✦ moderate fragrance

120-150 cm

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

large

Bloom habit

usually solitary

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

apricot

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

medium green

Foliage surface

semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

fruity, tea-like scent

Color Description

apricot-peach blend with salmon tints

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

120-150 cm

Spread

90-120 cm

Soil

fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

keep consistently moist but well-drained

Fertilizer

regular application of rose-specific fertilizer during growing season

Pruning

prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood

Pests & Diseases

generally healthy but monitor for black spot and aphids

🧬 Pedigree

unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

RNRS Certificate of Merit 1996

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