Petal Pals
climber · 1868
Zéphirine Drouhin
Rosa 'Zéphirine Drouhin'
8-12 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
2-3.5 inches
Bloom habit
Clustered, loosely formed blooms.
Petal count
Semi-double to fully double.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Not specified
Foliage surface
Not specified
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, fruity, and damask scent.
Color Description
cherry-pink to deep rose
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8-12 ft
Spread
3-12 ft
Soil
Moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Can be prone to disease; controlling disease can be a challenge.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring and again in early summer; regular feeding is recommended.
Pruning
Prune annually in late winter or early spring to remove old, unproductive canes and shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildew and fungal infections like rust and blackspot.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown (believed to be a cross between a Boursault rose and a Hybrid Perpetual)