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Laura Ford
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climber · Year unknown

Laura Ford

✦ mild fragrance

8-10 ft

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

Small

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

17-25

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

arching

Color

yellow

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Light, sweet scent

Color Description

Golden yellow with soft pink petal edges

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

8-10 ft

Spread

4-6 ft

Soil

Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regularly, consistent moisture

Fertilizer

Balanced rose fertilizer during growing season

Pruning

Light pruning in early spring to shape

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy; keep an eye out for black spot

🧬 Pedigree

(Golden Showers x (New Penny x Elizabeth of Glamis))

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Gold Medal, RNRS 1990

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