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Pearly Gates
Reference photo

climber · 1999

Pearly Gates

Rosa 'WEKmeyer'

Lawrence E. Meyer✦ very strong fragrance

8-14 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–10

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

5 inches

Bloom habit

Clusters of large, well-formed flowers that bloom on both new and old wood.

Petal count

About 26-40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

climbing

Color

pink

Fragrance

very strong

Foliage

Deep green

Fragrance Notes

sweet, spicy, clove, and old rose scent

Color Description

Pink

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

8-14 feet

Spread

3-4 feet

Soil

Well-drained, humus-enriched, slightly acidic soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–10

Disease Resistance

Good; well above the norm.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogged conditions.

Fertilizer

5-5-7 fertilizer

Pruning

Prune in late fall and early spring to maintain shape and encourage growth.

Pests & Diseases

Generally good disease resistance; deer may be attracted to buds.

🧬 Pedigree

Sport of America

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