{"product_id":"sombreuil-potted-climbing-rose","title":"Sombreuil Potted Climbing Rose","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Sombreuil Potted Climbing Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Sombreuil’ (also known as ‘Colonial White’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large-Flowered Climbing Rose | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 6–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy-white, old-fashioned roses with layer upon layer of petals and a delicious fragrance—Sombreuil is everything we love about a romantic climbing rose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSombreuil produces beautifully full, ivory-white flowers, sometimes touched with the palest blush pink. Its flattened, quartered blooms have the charm of an antique rose, while its vigorous climbing canes make it especially lovely trained over arches, fences and garden entrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flower \u0026amp; Garden Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy white to ivory, occasionally blush pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very full, old-fashioned, quartered blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong, sweet tea fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repeat flowering in flushes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy, dark green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous, spreading climber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–14 feet tall × 4–5 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 6–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful for fragrant garden arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arbors, trellises, fences, pergolas and romantic cottage gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤍 A Rose with a Mysterious Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSombreuil has one of the more fascinating identity stories in rose history. For years, this climbing rose was confused with an antique French Tea rose of the same name, dating to the 1850s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe climber we grow today was introduced in American commerce as Sombreuil in 1951 and later marketed as ‘Colonial White’ in 1959. Its original breeder and parentage remain unknown, but its spectacular flowers and wonderful fragrance have made it a favorite among collectors of old-fashioned roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love roses that look as though they belong in a beautiful old English garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSombreuil has that timeless, romantic quality, with densely petaled white flowers that pair beautifully with blush, lavender and soft apricot roses. Train it over a garden arch or along a fence, where its fragrant flowers can be enjoyed up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts repeat flowering makes it especially appealing for gardeners who want the charm of an antique rose with more than one season of blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Planting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant your potted Sombreuil rose in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efertile, well-drained soil with at least six hours of sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the best flowering. Water deeply while establishing and provide a sturdy trellis, arbor or fence to support its climbing canes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrain long canes horizontally or in gentle arcs to encourage flowering laterals. Prune lightly in late winter, removing dead or damaged growth while preserving healthy main canes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otto \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Estate Rose™ 30\" Climbing Rose","offer_id":48081998151734,"sku":"001- 4425","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2713\/0120\/files\/sombroeil.jpg?v=1791920913","url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/sombreuil-potted-climbing-rose","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}