Brief summary
Modern Rose, hybrid wichurana "Debutante", United States, introduced by Michael H. Walsh in 1900, Usually is pink in color, globular bloom shape, double petal count, blooms 3 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, once rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, 365 - 610 cm in height, 305 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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Light pink Vihura hybrid.
Bred by Michael H. Walsh (United States, before 1900).
Distributed in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. until 1911 under the name 'Debutante'.
Hybrid Vihura, rambler.
Light pink blooms deepen to red with age. Glandular bristles present on the pedicels. Strong apple-sweet fragrance with primrose notes. Average diameter 3 cm. Small, double (17–25 petals), borne in large inflorescences; cup-shaped rosette form. Abundant once-blooming in spring or summer.
Tall climbing rose. Glossy, dark green foliage.
Height 365–610 cm. Width up to 305 cm.
USDA zone 4 to 9b. Can be used for cuttings, garden, landscape, or arch. Very vigorous growth. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant, resistant to black spot. Sets fruit after flowering.
Ida Sharp at Rose Hill Garden notes that this rose is sometimes called the "Mother's Day Rose" because it blooms in many areas around the time of this holiday.
Begins 10 days earlier than 'Dorothy Perkins'.