Rosa American Pillar

The 'American Pillar' climbing rose extends its branches up to 6m (20ft) in height if its support allows it. This very vigorous and reliable rose is delightful. The generous flowering and simple beauty of its roses in dense clusters accompany the arrival of summer heat with subtlty. The petals are a beautiful carmine pink and in the centre, a white eye stands out, where golden yellow stamens are placed.

This sarmentous climbing rose is completely hardy and its rapid growth will surprise you. However, its susceptibility to powdery mildew will likely require preventive treatment. Let 'American Pillar' run on a pergola, a wall, a fence, or even an old tree. Don't hesitate to mix it with a clematis to extend the flowering of your garden, especially since this rose is not perpetual. After its single flowering, fruits will appear. Don't cut them, as they will attract a symphony of birds until late winter.

'American Pillar' is a creation derived from the Rosa wichurana rose, this botanical rose is native to Asia. It is the importation and introduction of this novelty that has shaped the rose as we know it today.

Created by Van Fleet in 1902.