City of York Rose Bushes

City of York Rose Bushes

'City of York' a vigorous white climbing rose (technically it's a rambler) with nice dark glossy foliage to create an exciting contrast. The flowers are about 12cm wide, semi-double (good for bees), exposing the yellow stamens, and well-scented most of the time, although hot weather can dial it down significantly. To 4.5m

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Features

• Climber (Wichurana Rambler)
• Colour: White
• Flower Shape: Semi-double
• Fragrance: Medium.
• Flower Period: Repeating June-July & September-October
• Leaves: Mid-green, glossy.
• Height x Spread: 4.5m x 3m.

Growing City of York Roses

Good, well drained soil with a decent amount of sun is all you need, and something to grow it up. Roses thrive on clay as long as it's not too waterlogged in winter.

To encourage a good second bloom, it's important to deadhead the first flush of flowers promptly. If they begin to form hips, it probably won't re-bloom unless it's in ideal conditions.

History & Trivia

Bred in 1939 (but for obvious reasons was not commercially available until after 1945) by Mathias Tantau (1882 - 1953) in Germany, where it was originally known as Direktor Benschop. It won the gold medal at the 1950 ARS American Rose Society Show.

The parents were Professor Gnau and Dorothy Perkins.