PL#1521
Ash Wednesday
Rosa 'Aschermittwoch'
About Ash Wednesday Potted Climbing Rose Rosa ‘Aschermittwoch’ Ash Wednesday ‘Ash Wednesday’ is a rare and quietly beautiful climbing rose, known for its unusual lavender-grey blooms that shift in tone with the light. Introduced by Kordes in 1955 under the original name ‘Aschermittwoch’ , this rose brings a haunting, silvery quality to the garden, with elegant flowers that open in soft, romantic clusters. It’s especially beloved for its muted coloration, which pairs beautifully with cool-toned schemes, silvers, and purples. Moderate fragrance and repeat flowering make it a versatile choice for walls, trellises, and romantic mixed borders. Rose Type: Climber Breeder: Kordes® Color: Smoky lavender, grey-lilac Vase Life: 4-6 days Fragrance: Moderate Bloom Form: Semi Double to Double Petal Count: 25 Growth Type: Upright Flowering: Repeat Light Requirements: Full Sun Hardiness Zones: 6b-9b Root Stock: Own Root Spacing: 4-6' Height: 8-12' Width: 4-6' Disease Resistance: Generally Healthy Regional Recommendations: Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Intermountain West, West Coast, Pacific Northwest
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- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Aschermittwoch
- Trade name
- Ash Wednesday
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- Mature height
- 8–12 ft
- Mature width
- 4–6 ft
- Description
- About Ash Wednesday Potted Climbing Rose Rosa ‘Aschermittwoch’ Ash Wednesday ‘Ash Wednesday’ is a rare and quietly beautiful climbing rose, known for its unusual lavender-grey blooms that shift in tone with the light. Introduced by Kordes in 1955 under the original name ‘Aschermittwoch’ , this rose brings a haunting, silvery quality to the garden, with elegant flowers that open in soft, romantic clusters. It’s especially beloved for its muted coloration, which pairs beautifully with cool-toned schemes, silvers, and purples. Moderate fragrance and repeat flowering make it a versatile choice for walls, trellises, and romantic mixed borders. Rose Type: Climber Breeder: Kordes® Color: Smoky lavender, grey-lilac Vase Life: 4-6 days Fragrance: Moderate Bloom Form: Semi Double to Double Petal Count: 25 Growth Type: Upright Flowering: Repeat Light Requirements: Full Sun Hardiness Zones: 6b-9b Root Stock: Own Root Spacing: 4-6' Height: 8-12' Width: 4-6' Disease Resistance: Generally Healthy Regional Recommendations: Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Intermountain West, West Coast, Pacific Northwest
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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