Rosa 'Mrs. F.W. Flight' (Climbing Rose)
Rose 'Mrs. F.W. Flight', Climbing Roses, Hybrid Multiflora Roses, Large-Flowered Climbers
Rosa 'Mrs. F.W. Flight' is a vigorous, almost thornless, climber with large clusters of lightly fragrant, semi-double (16-25 petals), deep pink flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with white centers. Free-flowering, this climbing rose experiences an overwhelming flush of blooms in late spring or early summer. Its smooth stems are clothed with handsome, pointed, mid-green leaves. Perfect for training over arches, fences, or trellises in sun.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in humus-rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. For best flowering, apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer
- Bred by Cutbush in 1905.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Climbers, Roses |
Plant Family | Rosa - Climbing Roses, Rosa - Roses |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Guides with Rosa - Climbing Roses
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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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Climbers, Roses |
Plant Family | Rosa - Climbing Roses, Rosa - Roses |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Guides with Rosa - Climbing Roses