America™ Salmon-pink Climbing Rose
A classic favorite!
A classic returns! This beloved large-flowered climber erupts in bloom all summer and into fall on tough, hardy vines that quickly reach 10 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide.
And such blooms! Fully double, bursting with 30 to 35 petals each, the 4- to 5-inch flowers are a luscious pink suffused with salmon and coral, with lighter tones on the petal reverse.
Best of all, the flowers have a strong, spicy clove scent! Bred by American hybridizer Bill Warriner, America™ is a cross of R. 'Fragrant Cloud' x 'Tradition.' Recipient of the 1976 AARS Award. Zones 6-9.
| Genus | Rosa |
| Variety | America™ |
| PPAF | PP#3,682 |
| Item Form | 2-Quart |
| Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Climbing |
| Plant Height | 10 ft - 12 ft |
| Plant Width | 6 ft - 8 ft |
| Bloom Size | 4 in - 5 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Rose Hips, Butterfly Lovers, Double Bloom, Flower, Fragrance, Free Bloomer, Needs Deadheading, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Coral, Pink, Salmon |
| Bud Shape | Pointed |
| Flower Shape | Double, Old-fashioned, Rounded |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fragrance | Clove, Spicy, Strong |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Vines and Climbers, Border, Cut Flowers, Outdoor |
| Restrictions | Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands |
What to Expect |
Container roses should typically be planted in late spring and fall. They’re easy to plant (all you need is a trowel), and they provide instant gratification, as they aren’t dormant and will have buds within a few short weeks, if they don’t when they arrive. They’re also perfect for transplanting into containers and make an attractive gift. |
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Container roses are usually nicely leafed out, and may even have flowers on them, which is a great way for you to know when you purchase them what they’re going to look and smell like.