An outstanding climbing rose with fragrant double dark pink flowers on arching stems. John Cabot blooms mainly in early summer, and offers excellent resistance to black spot and powdery mildew.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Climbing
Mature Height: 2m (6ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.25m (4ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Cut Flower
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Dark pink
Flowering Time: June – September
Foliage Colour: Dark green
Care
General Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring after threat of frost is gone to promote vigorous new growth. Mulch to keep roots cool.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; avoid overhead watering.
Soil: Thrives in enriched, loamy, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed before new growth begins in spring; repeat mid-season.