Rose 'Zéphyrine Drouhin'

'Zéphyrine Drouhin' is an incredibly popular and historic Bourbon climbing rose, cherished for its abundance of fragrant, rich carmine-pink (almost magenta) semi-double flowers. Its defining characteristic is its complete lack of thorns, making it a joy to train and an ideal choice for pathways or family gardens. It blooms profusely from early summer and continues in flushes until autumn. This moderate climber typically reaches 2.5-3.5m in height and spread, with graceful, arching canes. It is hardy (H6) and remarkably tolerant of partial shade and poorer soils, though it performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. An RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) holder, 'Zéphyrine Drouhin' is a timeless classic, offering beauty, scent, and unique thornless stems.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.