Dream Weaver

Where to plant. Arches, pergolas, trellises, south-facing house walls — needs room for vigorous growth of 10–12 ft; paired with purple clematis it makes a dramatic contrast.

Climate. Down to −20 °C — in Ukraine winter protection is needed in most regions except the far south.

Care. Pruning of climbers is minimal; it is important to train the main canes horizontally; needs almost no chemical protection thanks to its exceptional resistance.

Name. 'Dream Weaver' — English for 'weaver of dreams'; probably a reference to the popular 1976 song by Gary Wright. The name conveys the light, poetic character of the coral-pink flower clusters.

Breeding. IMPORTANT: the breeder is Dr. Keith W. Zary, NOT Williams (a common mistake). Bred by Jackson & Perkins / Bear Creek Gardens (USA), before 1995; introduced in 1997. Patent code JACpicl (US Patent PP 9,492, granted 2 April 1996). Parentage: Pink Polyanna™ × Lady of the Dawn.

Significance. One of the most popular climbing floribundas of the late 1990s in North America. Valued for dense clusters of coral flowers and exceptional leaf health — a rare combination among climbers. Sources often mention an AARS rating of 7.9; there is no official AARS award year in the lists — it appears only as 'AARS-rated', not 'AARS winner'.