A refined rambler of antique lineage, Claude Rabbe bears clusters of soft carmine-rose blooms with gentle yellow centers that fade to pale cream at the edges—a gentle drift of color across glossy green arching canes. As a once-blooming climber with elegant strength, it brings heritage character to a wall, pergola or mixed shrub border.
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USDA Hardiness Zone: Approx. 6–8 (vigorous and fairly hardy)
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Mature Size: Approximately 10-16 ft tall (3–5 m); 6-8 ft wide (vigorous climbing habit)
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Bloom & Form: Well-filled clusters of double flowers in carmine-rose with yellow-pink centers, fading to cream at edges; once-blooming in late spring/early summer
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Fragrance: Mild to moderate (heritage roses tend toward subtle scent)
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Garden Use: Ideal for arches, pergolas, rustic walls, and in large garden settings where its climbing form can shine; a collector’s piece among heritage ramblers
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Special Notes: Introduced in 1941 by breeder Paul Buatois (France); classified as a Wichuraiana-hybrid rambler and noted for its vigorous growth and glossy foliage.