Seven Sisters Rosa cathayensis
Other plants called Seven Sisters:
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh kath-ay-EN-sis
- Description
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Climbing; introduced in 1816; tolerates poor soil and shade; large dark green foliage; stiff dark green stems; hardy; vigorous; prefers shaded site; also known as: Platyphylla
Height: Normally 8-10 ft.; but can reach up to 20 ft.
Fragrance: Moderate
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Species:
- cathayensis
- Family:
- Rosaceae
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Changeable color: opens bright, deep cerise-purple; then fades to palest mauve or ivory white. Small semi-double flowers borne in large clusters in June; non-recurrent
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- stiff dark green
