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Zephirine Drouhin' is a tall, climbing Bourbon rose, 10 to 15 ft (3.0–4.6 m) in height, with a 5 to 8 ft (1.5–2.4 m) spread. It has a semi-double (17–25 petals) bloom form, and is carried singly or in small clusters on short stems. Bloom size is 4 to 5 in (100 to 130 mm). Flower colour ranges from cherry-pink to a deep-rose pink. 'Zephirine  Drouhin' is known for being one of the first and last roses to bloom, flowering abundantly and continually from June to the autumn. Flowers are very fragrant with a strong damask scent.. It can be grown as a shrub, climber or pillar rose.

 

 'Zepherine Drouhin' is known for being completely thornless. 

 

 

 

I know a flower of beauty rare With powerful scent beyond compare An exquisite flush Of hot pink blush Zephirine Drouhin I do declare

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