The cup-shaped flowers are mildly fragrant and produced singly or in cluster of up to five. They are deep pink to cherry carmine with paler edges and have a slightly purple tint at the center. The abundant foliage is dark green , glossy, and especially resistant to black spot. The plants are vigorous, floriferous, and repeats well.
Type: Modern climber
Origin: Boerner, US, 1953
Parentage: ‘New Dawn’ seedling x ‘Minna Kordes’
Flower Size: 3.9”
Petal Count: 33
Scent: Medium, sweet
Flowering: Flushes throughout season
Plant Size: 7-12’ H x 8’ W
Hardiness: Zones 5-9
ARS Rating: 8.2
Karen Meyers