Large flowering Wichuraiana climber
R. Wichuraiana X Mrs Arthur Robert Waddell
One of the most popular climbers of the 20th century. Yes she can get mildew but that's entirely because of a bad spot with no airflow. When planted in good air circulation she won't get mildew.
Very vigorous growth up to 700 cm or 21 feet. Very thorny. The buds are large and ovoid and stand in clusters. They open into salmon pink with copper shading double blooms. They slowly age to light pink. Very floriferous and impressive first flush. The blooms are highly scented and smell sweet. Blooms for a very long time. Minimum 6 weeks or more. No blackspot.
Zone 6b to 9b.
Albertine (French prononciation) was Barbier's biggest creation and she never got out of fashion. Even today nearly ever garden center has her. Our specimen came from my parents garden. When my grandmother passed away in 2010 I replanted her Albertine to my parents garden and in 2018 she came to our garden to grow in a willow tree. So she survived replanting three times without problem. Last summer I looked at her mid July and I said to Yves: Look, she's still producing flowers. More than 6 weeks in blistering heat.
Yes she's highly recommended!
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