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Rosaceae
Rosa 'Caldwell Pink'
Caldwell Pink Rose, Polyantha Rosa
Polyantha roses are reblooming shrub roses with low growing to spreading habits. The cultivar 'Caldwell Pink' is named for Caldwell, Texas, where it was first selected. From summer to early fall it produces large sprays of small, double (extra petals), lavender-pink flowers that have little to no fragrance. Its profuse blooms and graceful habit make up for its absence of fragrance. The removal of spent flowers will encourage further blooms. 'Caldwell Pink' is frost hardy and grows best where provided with at least two months of winter chill. Like most roses, it prefers full to part sun, moist, perfectly drained soil and sites with good air flow. This is noted as a disease resistant selection. Plant it as a low growing hedge, in mixed borders or allow it to cascade over a stone wall.
It is believed by some that this may be a much older rose cultivar called 'Pet Pink', which was lost, but this is not definitive.
8 - 1
6 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Shrub
Full Sun, Partial Sun
2'-4' / 0.6m - 1.2m (3)
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m (3)
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Hybrid Origin
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Fast
Average Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Pink, Lavender
Green
No
Double
Yes
Medium
Matte
Smooth
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Birds
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