Zéphirine Drouhin Rose – Thornless Climbing Shrub Rose

Bring effortless elegance to your garden with Zéphirine Drouhin Rose — a beloved heirloom climbing rose prized for its intoxicating fragrance, nearly thornless canes, and stunning deep pink blooms. Imagine training this vigorous climber up a trellis or garden wall, where its ruffled, cerise-pink flowers perfume the air from late spring all the way through fall.

With glossy, rich green foliage and repeat blooming across three seasons, this rose delivers long-lasting color and charm with minimal fuss. Its mildew-resistant nature and thornless stems make it a gardener favorite — easy to prune, train, and enjoy.

Plant Details

Growing Tips

Plant in full to part sun in rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season. Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in spring and after each bloom flush for best performance.

Maintenance

Medium maintenance. Roses can be susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, and rust — apply a preventive fungicide in humid climates. Watch for common pests such as aphids, spider mites, and thrips.

Landscape Uses

Trellises, walls, fences, arbors, borders, naturalized areas, wildlife and butterfly gardens, foundation plantings, and containers.

Companion Plants

Catmint, Lilac, Coneflower