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Colette® (MEIroupis)
Reference photo

climber · 1995

Colette

Rosa 'Meiroupis'

Alain Antoine Meilland✦ strong fragrance

8-10 ft

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–10

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

3.25 in

Bloom habit

Cupped, old-fashioned style

Petal count

140 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

climbing

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Lush and dense

Fragrance Notes

Tea fragrance

Color Description

medium pink with apricot tones

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

8-10 ft

Spread

3-6 ft

Soil

Well-draining, rich soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–10

Disease Resistance

Extremely disease resistant

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering, avoiding waterlogging.

Fertilizer

Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to encourage new growth and remove dead or damaged branches. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by about one-third.

Pests & Diseases

Generally very disease resistant.

🧬 Pedigree

‘Fiona’ x ‘Prairie Princess’

🏆 Awards & Recognition

2000 Bronze Award—Australian National Rose Trials

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