Photo of Rosa 'Alchymist' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Rosa 'Alchymist'

Also Known As

  • Rosa 'Alchemist'
  • Rosa 'Alchemist' [Climbing]
  • Alchemist Climbing Rose
  • Alchymist Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 8'-16'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Rosa 'Alchymist' plant details

Rosa 'Alchymist' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot, coral and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'Alchymist'

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, coral and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, fruit-scented, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'Alchymist'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful and very fragrant old world rose that can be pruned as a shrub or a small climber (8-10'). Fully double, exquisite, coppery apricot flowers in spring. We find the foliage to be disease resistant. I prefer the repeat bloomers, but this darling, o
Alchymist Rose gives an astounding show of big old-fashioned blooms in shades of apricot and pink early in the season. Deep, glossy green foliage provides a lovely background for the rest of the summer. Bloom Season: Early summer. Scent: Strong, fruity. Class: Tall Shrub or Climber. Origin: Kordes, Germany, 1956.

Gardening facts about Rosa 'Alchymist' plant

How to Grow Rosa 'Alchymist'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • apricot
    • coral
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-7'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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