'Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler' Rose

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'Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler' rose Description

My HMF:

'Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler' rose photo

Photo courtesy of Jay-Jay

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Paul's Himalayica, Double Pink
• Paul's Tree Climber

HMF Ratings:

72 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Light pink.
Registration name: Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler

Origin:

Bred by George Paul (United Kingdom, 1916).

Class:

Rambler.

Bloom:

Light pink, ages to white . Soft lilac pink fading to white.. Strong, musk fragrance. Average diameter 1.25". Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Tall, climbing. Medium green foliage.
Height of 20' to 30' (610 to 915 cm). Width of 12' to 30' (365 to 915 cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 4b through 9b. Can be used for garden or landscape. Very vigorous.

Parentage:

Rosa brunonii Lindl. × hybrid of Rosa brunonii Lindl.

Notes:

Parentage and breeder are not certain, see References. This is possibly 'Paul's Tree Climber', or 'Paul's Himalayica, Double Pink', re-discovered in the 60s and commercialized as 'Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler'.