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Modern Rose, large-flowered climber "High Hopes", United Kingdom, introduced by Harkness & Co. Ltd in 1992, Usually is pink in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 7 - 8 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be climbing, upright, 300 - 400 cm in height, 300 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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High Hopes flowers have a glass-like form. They open pink and fade to soft pink or pearl pink, retaining a darker tone in the centre. The blooms are not large and are partly obscured by abundant, large, dark green foliage. Flowers usually appear singly, sometimes in small clusters of 2–5 at the ends of long shoots. The bush is strong, with stiff, upright shoots, and bloom production is not profuse. Sometimes it can suffer from black spot.
The overall colour reads as pink, but it is complex, spanning shades from creamy pink to light salmon pink. The petals are firm and tolerate wind, sun, and rain. As the bud opens, it first shows a classic high-centered form. At full bloom, the flower has 25 petals, becomes more spherical, reaches 6 cm in diameter, and retains its form for a long time. It has a strong fragrance. Flowers are borne in clusters, each with no more than five blooms, which persist for a long time, thereby extending the flowering period. A second flush appears at the end of the season. The rose shows vigorous growth; bush height reaches 3–5.5 m with a width of 1.8–3.6 m, depending on growing conditions and pruning. The shoots are not very thick, so they are flexible and easy to train. Growth is strong. Leaves emerge red, then turn green; they are large and closely spaced. Dense foliage provides a green background for the blooms. The variety shows high disease resistance. If there are no adverse factors, the plant remains healthy. Suitable for walls, fences, large arches, and pergolas.