A coral large-flowered climber – a classic of the mid-twentieth century, repeat-flowering.
A classic from 1952 · a coral colour that was rare at the time
Repeat-flowering: June–July, then again in September–October. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
Rare for climbers of the 1950s; a 'child' of New Dawn
USDA zone 5b. Down to ≈ −26 °C; in Ukraine it overwinters under winter protection. To ≈ −26 °C · in Ukraine, overwinters with cover.
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Medium, sweet rose-like.
Medium; in a wet summer, watch for spotting.
The delicate petals spoil in rain – a sheltered spot is better.
Dark green.
Coral-pink with lighter petal edges
Soft-pink and salmon climbers from this section harmonise with the coral Coral Dawn.
Blue and purple perennials set off the coral:
For contrast beside the coral — blue and lavender:
Where to plant. Arches, pergolas, walls; a place sheltered from rain is better (the petals are delicate).
Climate. USDA 5b (down to ≈ −26 °C) – reliable in Ukraine with winter protection; the shoots are flexible and easy to lay down.
Care. As for a climber: support, spring sanitary pruning, covering the shoots for winter.
Name. 'Coral Dawn' – both for the colour and as a tribute to the parent variety New Dawn. Bred by Eugene Boerner, Jackson & Perkins (USA); 1952. (New Dawn seedling × yellow Hybrid Tea) × orange-red polyantha.
Significance. A classic American climber of the mid-twentieth century – one of the first REPEAT-flowering large-flowered climbers, with a coral colour that was rare at the time. Still in the Sangerhausen collections.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −26 °C (USDA zone 5b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. Down to ≈ −26 °C; in Ukraine it overwinters under winter protection.
Repeat-flowering: June–July, then again in September–October.
245–365 cm tall.
Overall resistance: 3 out of 5. Black spot is possible in a wet summer.
Sun; rain; the delicate petals spoil in rain – a sheltered spot is better.
Medium, sweet rose-like.
