China, Bengale Rose, Earth Kind Rose 'Ducher'
Rosa
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Ducher |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Bengale Ducher) |
| Hybridized | by Ducher |
| Registered or introduced: | 1869 |
Class:
China
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color:
White (w)
Bloom Shape:
Double
Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Habit:
Bush
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Other Details:
Stems are nearly thornless
Pruning Instructions:
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Orange/Apricot
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Deland, Florida
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Coushatta, Louisiana
Checotah, Oklahoma
Arlington, Texas
Austin, Texas
Belton, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Joshua, Texas
Katy, Texas
Paris, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Rowlett, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Temple, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 27, 2021, colesatterfield from Checotah, OK wrote: I’m falling in love with this rose and it’s taken me some time. I got her to mix with my red Homeruns KOs. She didn’t do much the first couple of years, but now after surviving last winter’s freeze that killed my crepe myrtles, she has become this dense plush green bush, whereas my Icebergs are ugly bare canes having lost all their leaves. I love the twiggy growth of this rose. Almost thornless, and completely disease resistant and drought tolerant. Did I mention her dainty white fragrant blooms? A perfect landscape rose for the south that would trim into a neat hedge. Give her a couple of years to settle in. |
| Positive | On Aug 14, 2012, shopshops from Joshua, TX wrote: Lost my three year old Ducher to a gopher this year. She tried limping back, but there was too much root damage. Gophers gone now so I bought two more of these beauties. I got a lovely spring flush. But it appears that they are trying to recoup their energy for a final fall bloom. When established, these bloom all year. I remember my first one taking one year in the ground before I got a beautiful dark green rose covered in mildly fragrant pure white roses. So don't hesitate to give Ducher a try in really hot places like North Texas. |
| Positive | On Jan 1, 2011, larlisienne from Houston, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: I planted 4 of these in June and they have exploded after limping through a dry, brutal summer. It's New Year's Day and my baby Duchers are 3+ ft with literally dozens of blooms each. Gorgeous dark leaves and very prolific bloomers. An outstanding option for warm climates. |
| Positive | On Feb 2, 2009, vossner from East Texas, an Earthkind rose, very easy to grow, maintain and propagate. My shrubs are 4'x 4' and growing. I have one onto which I've draped clematis Jackmanii. Since vine is still young, not a stunning effect yet, but just a matter of time. |
| Positive | On May 20, 2005, michaeladenner from Deland, FL wrote: One of the very few China whites grown commercially. I bought mine at the Seminole Springs Nursery. Own root here in FL, and reputedly very resistant to black spot. Floriferous, rapid upright growth. Fragrant. |
