Petal Pals
climber · 1978
John Cabot
Rosa 'John Cabot'
8-10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
2–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
7.5 centimeters
Bloom habit
First and most prolifically in June, then sporadically until freeze-up.
Petal count
Multipetalled
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Fragrance Notes
Fragrant
Color Description
Deep pink to red with purple highlights and hot pink overtones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8-10 feet
Spread
4-7 feet
Soil
Well-draining, loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 2–10
Disease Resistance
Excellent resistance to black spot and powdery mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
1-2 inches per week throughout the growing season; water at the base to encourage root establishment.
Fertilizer
Fertilize on a monthly basis until early August.
Pruning
Can be trained as a climber; prune to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
Pests & Diseases
Resistant to mildew and black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa 'Kordesii' × ('Masquerade' × Rosa laxa)