• Rev. Floris Ferwerda

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Pink blend Large-Flowered Climber.
Registration name: Ben Stad

Bred by Frederick R. M. Undritz (United States, 1925).
Introduced in United States by Bobbink & Atkins in 1925 as 'Ben Stad'.

Climber, Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber.  

Pink, yellow center, white edges, light pink reverse.  Moderate fragrance.  Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, cupped, open bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  Medium, ovoid buds.  

Climbing.  Glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: 15' to 20' (455 to 610cm).  

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Hardy.  very vigorous.  Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant.