Dorothy Perkins — Climbing Rose
Overview Dorothy Perkins is a classic, vigorous climbing rose prized for its abundant clusters of bright pink, double blooms and reliable repeat flowering. A hardy variety with generous disease resistance for a vintage-style garden, it’s ideal for arches, trellises, fences, or trained as a vigorous shrub.
Key Features
Flower color: deep pink to red, often brightest at the outer edges of the petals
Bloom form: Full, double flowers (many petals), produced in large clusters
Fragrance: Light, sweet tea-rose scent
Blooming habit: once bloomer from late spring through summer
Foliage: Glossy, medium-green leaves that provide attractive contrast to the flowers
Height and spread: Typically reaches 8–12 feet tall with a 6–8 foot spread, depending on growing conditions and pruning
Dorothy Perkins — Climbing Rose
Overview Dorothy Perkins is a classic, vigorous climbing rose prized for its abundant clusters of bright pink, double blooms and reliable repeat flowering. A hardy variety with generous disease resistance for a vintage-style garden, it’s ideal for arches, trellises, fences, or trained as a vigorous shrub.
Key Features
Flower color: deep pink to red, often brightest at the outer edges of the petals
Bloom form: Full, double flowers (many petals), produced in large clusters
Fragrance: Light, sweet tea-rose scent
Blooming habit: once bloomer from late spring through summer
Foliage: Glossy, medium-green leaves that provide attractive contrast to the flowers
Height and spread: Typically reaches 8–12 feet tall with a 6–8 foot spread, depending on growing conditions and pruning