Climber, Hybrid Multiflora, Rambler Rose 'Seven Sisters'

Rosamultiflora

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Species
multiflora (mul-tih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Rosa cathayensis
Rosa multiflora grevilei
Rosa multiflora platyphylla
Rosa platyphylla
Rosa thoryi
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Bloom Shape
Patent Information
By simple layering
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Irvington, Alabama

Amston, Connecticut

Glen Saint Mary, Florida

Lake City, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Panama City, Florida

Braselton, Georgia

Covington, Louisiana

Echo, Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana

Gardiner, Maine

Litchfield, Maine

Bay City, Michigan

Columbia, Missouri

Piedmont, Missouri

Massena, New York

Norwood, Pennsylvania

Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Scranton, South Carolina

Shelbyville, Tennessee

Anderson, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Broaddus, Texas

Colmesneil, Texas

Galveston, Texas

Merkel, Texas

Rockport, Texas

Woodville, Texas

Reedsville, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
3
neutrals
0
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Rockport, TX | May 2015 | neutral

This Seven Sisters Rose has bloomed on my parents property in SC for over 60 years. It is stunning. I recently transplanted a cutting t...Read More

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Camden, ME | July 2010 | neutral

I'm not certain everyone here is growing the same rose. There is a bunch of controversy about it, and many different varieties have been ...Read More

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Hull,Ga, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | positive

This plant makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Will climb up a trellis and be really something to see..Full Sun though....

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Galveston, TX | November 2004 | positive

Stumbling across this rose brings back a lot of memories for me. I have recently inherited my "old family home" and there is a very larg...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2004 | positive

This was a wonderful rose to grow that bloomed all spring right up to fall and might have a slight break in the hottest part of the summe...Read More

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Glen Saint Mary, FL | April 2004 | positive

There have been several seven sisters in my grandmother's yard for many years. We have simply waited until the blooms were gone before d...Read More

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| February 2003 | neutral

Often found growing over fences and doorways of old Maine houses. Old rambler. Large, tight clusters of double flowers with a multi-hue...Read More

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