Small clusters of three to seven coral colored buds open to salmon colored flowers that slowly fade to pale pink with a mass of golden stamens. The flowers are slightly cupped and have a sweetbriar scent. The new growth is crimson and prickly. ‘Clair Matin’ is a Florabunda style climber and can be grown as a shrub or climber. It is a good choice for a patio because of its fragrance.
Type: Large flowered climber
Origin: Meilland, France, 1960
Parentage: ‘Fashion’ x ([Khordes ‘Sondermeldung’ x ‘Orange Triumph’] x ‘Phyllis Bide’)
Flower Size: 3-5”
Petal Count: 8-11
Scent: Medium, sweetbriar
Flowering: Repeats well
Plant Size: 6.7 -12’ H x 4-8’ W
Hardiness: Zones 6-9
ARS Rating: 8.5
Awards: Bagatelle GM 1960
Karen Meyers