Super Dorothy
Wichurana Rambler
Origin - Hetzel, 1986
Parentage - Seedling of 'Dorothy Perkins'
Color - Dark pink
Foliage - Dark green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 10' - 15' (climbing)
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 5
A sport of the popular but disease prone rambler Dorothy Perkins, Super Dorothy is more disease resistant and it has the added attraction of reblooming. I've had this modest rambler now for three years and I haven't had any disease problems. For ramblers, this is not as agressive as most and is a good candidate for a large pillar or archway. It is a good "weeper" as well and looks lovely draping over a structure. The canes are thin and manageable and are easy to twine around pillars.
The dark pink flowers come in large loose clusters of 30-40 flowers. They hang in a weeping fashion and would probably make a good weeping standard. The color of the blooms will fade as they age. The blossoms have little or no scent.
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Origin - Hetzel, 1986
Parentage - Seedling of 'Dorothy Perkins'
Color - Dark pink
Foliage - Dark green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 10' - 15' (climbing)
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 5
A sport of the popular but disease prone rambler Dorothy Perkins, Super Dorothy is more disease resistant and it has the added attraction of reblooming. I've had this modest rambler now for three years and I haven't had any disease problems. For ramblers, this is not as agressive as most and is a good candidate for a large pillar or archway. It is a good "weeper" as well and looks lovely draping over a structure. The canes are thin and manageable and are easy to twine around pillars.
The dark pink flowers come in large loose clusters of 30-40 flowers. They hang in a weeping fashion and would probably make a good weeping standard. The color of the blooms will fade as they age. The blossoms have little or no scent.
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