Colette

Colette, Meilland 1998

Modern climber 

Flowers: old fashioned, many petaled apricot/peach /pink in clusters

Growth: 150/250 or more, very vigorous 

Fragrance: Strong Tea /Damask

Reblooming? Yes

Resistant to Blackspot? Yes

Resistant to mildew? Yes

Resistant to rain? Yes

Resistant to heat? Yes

USDA zone 4b and warmer

Shade tolerant? No

Use: Pergola, Arbor, obelisk, fences, border, cut flower

A truly magnificent rose. She has this really nostalgic old rose feel about her. Although it's not a David Austin rose she looks identical to Evelyn but with a little bit smaller blooms.

One of the parents was the yellow Friesia and this gave her vigour and this lovely smell. Forget the current Austin roses being sold as climbers, take Colette instead. Never sick, rain and heat tolerant. Highly recommended variety!