Petal Pals
climber · 1951
Sombreuil
Rosa 'Sombreuil'
8-15 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
3-6 inches
Bloom habit
Cupped to full blooms carried singly or in small clusters along the canes.
Petal count
25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
cream
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Fragrance Notes
Delicious tea scent
Color Description
Creamy white with a soft blush or apricot-tinted center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8-15 feet
Spread
3-8 feet
Soil
Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy textures with high organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Generally disease resistant with proper care and air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and regularly, preferably in the morning; avoid overhead watering to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Feed through the summer to support repeat blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to an open, outward-facing framework. Tie new shoots horizontally to encourage flowering laterals and remove 1–2 oldest stems annually.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, and aphids; good air circulation is recommended.
🧬 Pedigree
New Dawn x Mme Hardy (disputed)