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December – Uetersen

For the last month of 2011, we go back in time to feature a tried and true rose ideal for almost any garden.

Uetersen (pronounced ooh-ter-sen) is a climbing rose from the Kordes family of rose breeders in Germany and is named for the Rosarium Uetersen, one of the oldest rose gardens in Northern Germany.

Throughout summer, masses of bright pink frilly blooms cover the plant. A free flowering variety, the blooms also have a good scent. It is a very healthy variety with the glossy light green foliage looking good most of the time.

A moderate grower compared to some other climbing roses, Uetersen is ideal for a smaller area  or grown up a pillar. For a larger area, plant several to get a mass effect.

A winner of the Gold Star of the South Pacific at the NZRS trial grounds in Palmerston North in 1980, it has been a  consistent performer throughout NZ for many years and is a worthy rose to grow in any garden. Readily available at garden centres around New Zealand.

Tagged With: 2011, climbing roses, disease tolerance, Gold Star, kordes, NZRS trials, Rose of the Month

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