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'Clytemnestra' rose Reviews & Comments
most recent 8 JUL 22  
Initial post 22 OCT 14 by Kit
Mine has gotten to about 3.5m high & 8m wide, after 3 summers in USDA zone 10, Sunset zone 20.
Reply #1 posted 4 JUL 22 by SmallSunnyGarden
This is a very late addition to your comment, but I was wondering whether Clytemnestra repeats well in Z10? I see references to some of the hybrid musks being effectively once-blooming in hot summer/low winter chill climates. I'm looking for a small, well-scented climber that can take a little shade in z9a, Sunset z12.
Reply #2 posted 4 JUL 22 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
You might try Renae.
Reply #3 posted 5 JUL 22 by SmallSunnyGarden
I'll look into it--thanks! :)
Reply #4 posted 5 JUL 22 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
You're welcome.

I grew it quite successfully here in 9b for years... smooth, makes it a joy to train and easy to use in close spaces.

Burlington offers it.
Reply #5 posted 8 JUL 22 by SmallSunnyGarden
Thanks again so much. I've decided the space is small enough to be safer with a miniature climber (I don't want to overwhelm nearby plants). But Renae is definitely going on my wish list as I have plenty of other spots for full-size climbers here. Thanks for bringing her to my attention as I was completely unfamiliar with her!
Reply #6 posted 8 JUL 22 by Lee H.
Be careful. Miniature flowers don’t necessarily mean miniature plant size. Ask me how I know ;-)
I grow Renae as well, and I would consider it one of my more restrained climbers.
Reply #7 posted 8 JUL 22 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
'Annie Laurie McDowell' is a more restrained option.

She's very beautiful but flowers so heavily she may take a while to become established. She's well worth the effort.
most recent 13 MAY 13  
Initial post 13 MAY 13 by Kit
Can be grown as a climber, at least in Southern California - to about three meters..
most recent 21 NOV 10  
Initial post 21 NOV 10 by York Rose
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most recent 29 OCT 06  
Initial post 29 OCT 06 by Anonymous-102215
Pretty, small flowers that have curling petals causing a "quilled" look.   The scent is sweet and musky; it wafts very nicely.  Bush is delicate looking (at this point; it's only a couple of years old) and sprawling in nature.