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the first climbing rose of the explorer series, the vigorous growth makes it ideal for use as a climber. its fragrant blooms appear in great abundance early in summer and continue until frost in a gamut of shades from orchid-pink to fuchsia-red, all complemented by lustrous soft green foliage. the lovely flowers are followed by attractive hips of orange. this is a wonderful, repeat blooming fully double rose, petal count is 40.

• type: hardy

• color: orchid-pink to fuchsia-red

• fragrance: moderately fragrant

• hardiness zone: 5 – 10

• size: 8′ – 9′ x 4′

• rebloom: repeat blooming

• bloom type: full

• year: 1978