Petal Pals
climber · 1750
Old Blush, Climbing
Rosa chinensis
Up to 2.5 meters (approx. 8.2 feet)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
7 centimeters (approx. 2.8 inches)
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Semi-double (approximately 16 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Mid-green, crimson when young
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light sweet-pea or tea fragrance.
Color Description
light silvery pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Up to 2.5 meters (approx. 8.2 feet)
Spread
3 to 5 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, and acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–10
Disease Resistance
Good disease resistance; black spot generally does not affect vigor or flower production.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil evenly moist; allow the top inch to dry between waterings.
Fertilizer
Enrich soil with compost or organic matter.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring to control height or shape and remove damaged or diseased canes.
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to black spot, though generally disease resistant.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of Old Blush
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society