Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose

Rosa Laevigata

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Overview

Rosa laevigata, commonly known as the Cherokee Rose, is a vigorous climbing rose that can reach up to 20 feet in length. Its glossy, evergreen foliage provides a lush backdrop for the large, fragrant white blossoms that appear in spring. Each flower, reaching up to 5 inches in diameter, features a golden center. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Hardy and low-maintenance, it's ideal for trellises and fences.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — commonly known as the Cherokee Rose

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — multi-colored and white flowers in the garden

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — fragrant white blossoms that appear in spring; making it a resilient addition to regions with variable moisture

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — is a vigorous climbing rose that can reach up to 20 feet in length; this rose is not a recurrent bloomer

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — Each flower, reaching up to 5 inches in diameter, features a golden center; shrub / vine for full

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — commonly known as the Cherokee Rose; each flower, reaching up to 5 inches in diameter, features a golden center

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — is a robust climbing rose that holds significant historical and cultural value; its emblematic white flowers

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — It is renowned for its pure white blossoms that can span up to 4 inches in diameter; fragrant white blossoms

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it's ideal for trellises and fences; this rose can reach a mature height of up to 15

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; is a robust climbing rose that

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — coupled with a golden center of stamens; which typically emerge in the spring

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — This rose is not a recurrent bloomer; shrub / vine with multi-colored and white blooms

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — which typically emerge in the spring; it shows notable drought tolerance

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — deep green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to the delicate blooms, image 38

Climbing Rose, Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata) — meaning its floral display occurs once a year; hardy and low-maintenance, it's ideal for trellises and fences

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