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The Generous Gardener Rose

Rosa 'The Generous Gardener'

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Overview

The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') is an English climbing rose that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It's prized for its soft pink, fragrant blooms and healthy, glossy green foliage. This rose blossoms from late spring through fall and thrives in full sun to partial shade. With proper support, it's perfect for trellises, arbors, and walls, adding an elegant, romantic touch to any garden design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–11Type VineClimate Temperate
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — it's perfect for trellises
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — with flushes of blossoms unfurling throughout the summer until fallThe Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — it can reach an impressive height of approximately 10 to 12 feet and spread out to about 4 to 5 feetThe Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — soft cupped form that gradually opens to reveal a full petal arrangement around a central eyeThe Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — Each bloom is a delicate pale pink with a paler centerThe Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — This rose blossoms from late spring through fall and thrives in full sun to partial shadeThe Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — providing a lush background for the soft pink blooms and enhancing the rose's overall attractiveness+4

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — it's perfect for trellises
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — with flushes of blossoms unfurling throughout the summer until fall
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — it can reach an impressive height of approximately 10 to 12 feet and spread out to about 4 to 5 feet
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — soft cupped form that gradually opens to reveal a full petal arrangement around a central eye
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — Each bloom is a delicate pale pink with a paler center
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — This rose blossoms from late spring through fall and thrives in full sun to partial shade
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — providing a lush background for the soft pink blooms and enhancing the rose's overall attractiveness
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — making it an excellent choice for arbors
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — It's prized for its soft pink, fragrant blooms and healthy, glossy green foliage
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — romantic touch to any garden design
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — The petals span about 3.5 inches across
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