Petal Pals
climber · 1868
Zéphirine Drouhin
Rosa 'Zéphirine Drouhin'
8-15 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Part shade
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
4 inches
Bloom habit
Clustered, loosely formed, borne mostly solitary
Petal count
20-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Deep green with coppery tint when young
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Old-rose, damask, raspberry, sweet
Color Description
Deep cherry-pink to rose-pink, often described as cerise or having hints of fuchsia.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Partial shade
Height
8-15 ft
Spread
4-8 ft
Soil
Rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; pH 6.0-6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew; requires good air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires medium moisture; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Heavy feeder; requires nutrient-dense soil and regular fertilizer application.
Pruning
Prune in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed; train canes to an open, outward-facing framework.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, rust, aphids, borers, scale, mites, thrips, midges, and leafhoppers.
🧬 Pedigree
unknown