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Rosa American Pillar

Rosa x wichurana American Pillar

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This rose bush currently has beautiful, lush shoots; can't wait to see it climb!

Gisèle D., 08/04/2023

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A vigorous and reliable woody climbing rose, the simple beauty of its rose is admired and appreciated as much as the abundance of its dense bouquets in early summer.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
6 m
Spread at maturity
4 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time January to February, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December
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Description

The 'American Pillar' climbing rose extends its branches up to 6m (20ft) in height if its support allows it. This very vigorous and reliable rose is delightful. The generous flowering and simple beauty of its roses in dense clusters accompany the arrival of summer heat with subtlty. The petals are a beautiful carmine pink and in the centre, a white eye stands out, where golden yellow stamens are placed.

This sarmentous climbing rose is completely hardy and its rapid growth will surprise you. However, its susceptibility to powdery mildew will likely require preventive treatment. Let 'American Pillar' run on a pergola, a wall, a fence, or even an old tree. Don't hesitate to mix it with a clematis to extend the flowering of your garden, especially since this rose is not perpetual. After its single flowering, fruits will appear. Don't cut them, as they will attract a symphony of birds until late winter.

'American Pillar' is a creation derived from the Rosa wichurana rose, this botanical rose is native to Asia. It is the importation and introduction of this novelty that has shaped the rose as we know it today.

Created by Van Fleet in 1902.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 4 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Rosa

Species

x wichurana

Cultivar

American Pillar

Family

Rosaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Rootstock

Rosa canina Laxa (Wrapped bare root, 4L/5L pot)

Product reference665132

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Planting and care

The climbing rose American Pillar appreciates bright locations but also tolerates partial shade very well. It will adapt to any garden as long as the soil is well-tilled and sufficiently rich. To plant your rose, work the soil by crumbling it and add an amendment, such as dried blood or dehydrated horn, to the bottom of the planting hole. Water generously after planting to remove any air pockets. Water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting. Pruning of non-perpetual roses should be done either at the end of flowering or in late autumn. Pruning is not necessary for flowering, but poor timing can hinder it. Pruning mainly serves to control the growth of your rose and remove dead wood. If possible, train the woody climbing stems horizontally to encourage more abundant flowering. Since the flowering is not repeating, there is no need to remove faded flowers, as this would deprive you of decorative fruits in autumn. Roses are often stained or unsightly in late summer, but this is not a problem for their development. These stains are not harmful to the rose; they are a natural phenomenon. 

Planting period

Best planting time January to February, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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