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Sympathie
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climber · Year unknown

Sympathie

✦ moderate fragrance

300 to 450 cm

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually in clusters

Petal count

Double, 25-30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

climbing

Color

red

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, sweet fragrance

Color Description

Deep velvety red

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

300 to 450 cm

Spread

180 to 240 cm

Soil

Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good disease resistance

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between applications.

Fertilizer

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune back old wood in late winter or early spring; flowers on old wood.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but monitor for typical rose pests.

🧬 Pedigree

Wilhelm Hansmann x Don Juan

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ADR 1965

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