Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Goldfinch
Hybridized by Paul; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1907
 One member has or wants this plant for trade.
Class:
Modern Climber
Rambler
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color:
Light yellow (ly)
Bloom Shape:
Single
Flower Fragrance:
Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Habit:
Bush
Trained to climb
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Other Details:
Stems are nearly thornless
Sets hips
Pruning Instructions:
Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering
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