Petal Pals
climber · 1951
Sombreuil
Rosa 'Sombreuil'
8 to 14 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
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Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Flat, quartered, and rosette-shaped blooms.
Petal count
Very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
cream
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Delicious tea scent; some sources note an apple scent.
Color Description
Cream to white, sometimes with a hint of pink at the center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8 to 14 feet
Spread
Up to 5 feet
Soil
Average, rich, moist, and well-drained garden soil.
Disease Resistance
Highly disease resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required, especially in summer to prevent soil from drying out, though it has some drought tolerance once established.
Fertilizer
Not specified
Pruning
Tie stems to supports as close to horizontal as possible to encourage side shoots; prune to maintain shape and manage vigorous growth.
Pests & Diseases
Reportedly free from mildew; generally disease resistant.