Parents: Papa Gontier X Madame Hoste
Buds are very pointed and the flowers are large, semi double in a magnificent yellow with deeper yellow heart. The color changes in rich apricot when aging. These flowers often stand in clusters. They exude one of the most strong Tea rose fragrances in the rose world. In 1917 a climbing sport was discovered by Hicks in the UK and soon this sport surpassed it's parent in popularity. Today, Lady Hillingdon is nearly always only available as the climbing sport but some nurseries keep offering the original form
The original rose grows into a well rounded shrub of 100X100 cm or 3X3 feet. New growth is red to bronze colored, few thorns.
Lady Hillingdon has qualities that are very important. She is more hardy than most Teas, zone 7b to 10b and she's is as good as Perpetual blooming. I don't know any other rose with such rapid reblooming skills
Rain, heat and drought resistant but she does need a sheltered warm spot in full sun when you are in zone 7b. Can be grown in pots.
The climbing sport does get much taller and can reach up to 6 meters or 18 feet. It's a magnificent sight to see her in full flush. Can be used against walls, old sheds, fences and even small, old fruit trees. Contrary to our intuition she's very suitable for East facing walls.
Both the bush as the climbing form HATE pruning so just don't
Very recommended Tea rose
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