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Rosa ‘American Pillar’ (Rambling Rose)

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Rose 'American Pillar', Rosa 'American Pillar', Rambling Rose 'American Pillar', Rambler Roses, Climbing Roses, Shrub roses, pink roses, Rose bushes, Garden Roses
Rose 'American Pillar', Rosa 'American Pillar', Rambling Rose 'American Pillar', Rambler Roses, Climbing Roses, Shrub roses, pink roses, Rose bushes, Garden Roses
Rose 'American Pillar', Rosa 'American Pillar', Rambling Rose 'American Pillar', Rambler Roses, Climbing Roses, Shrub roses, pink roses, Rose bushes, Garden Roses
Rose American Pillar

Drought resistant, shade tolerant, Rosa ‘American Pillar’ is a striking rambler rose which explodes with a profusion of carmine-pink single blooms, 2.25 in. wide (5.5 cm), held in huge clusters. A brushing of white at the base of the 5 petals offsets a large eye of golden stamens. These wonderful blossoms resemble the wild rose in size and look and are an unending source of beauty.

  • Far hardier than many roses, wonderfully vigorous, and very reliable, ‘American Pillar’ can grow quite large and provides interesting landscape opportunities with its heavy canes, densely clothed with luxuriant, glossy green foliage. Sadly, it has no fragrance. This beautiful climbing rose was bred by Dr. Van Fleet in 1902.
  • Blooms once in spring or summer
  • Grows up to 10-20 feet tall (300-600 cm) and spreads 10 feet wide (300 cm). An excellent choice as a free-blooming climber for walls, arbors, fences, or other garden structures. The effect of a row of American Pillar roses, covered with large trusses of pink flowers, is one long to remember!
  • Best grown in full sun in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates shady locations but should get at least 6 hours a day of sun.
  • Provide good air circulation to avoid mildew.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Climbers, Roses
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa - Rambling Rose, Rosa
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid)
Height 10' - 20'
(3m - 6.1m)
Spread 8' - 10'
(240cm - 3m)
Spacing 36" - 60"
(90cm - 150cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Climbers, Roses
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa - Rambling Rose, Rosa
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid)
Height 10' - 20'
(3m - 6.1m)
Spread 8' - 10'
(240cm - 3m)
Spacing 36" - 60"
(90cm - 150cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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