| Excelsa Wichuraiana Rambler- Walsh(1909) |
| also called Red Dorothy Perkins" Contrary to belief, this is not a sport of " Dorothy Perkins Pink" but is almost identical to her in every way except for the double, deep maroon/red blooms. A very popular rambler in it's day for up until its introduction the only other red climbing rose was "Crimson Rambler and it was a terrible mildew problem. Excelsa can be prone to the disease also, but not nearly as bad. Blooming in Mid to late July, Excelsa puts out hugh clusters of deep muted red blossoms that starts out deep crimson at first changing to mulled wine and dusty pink as they age. Flowers tend to stay on the clusters for a long time making for different colored ones. These clusters make lovely, long lasting cut roses. |
| Excelsas growth is very vigorous sending out large, hooked thorn laiden canes 12' or longer in great profusion. Her base can get very dense if not thinned some every year. In zone 5 and under we suggest growing this rambler on a low fense or as a ground cover for banks etc. If grown as a climber, her canes will have to be taken down and covered with leaves, dirt etc. Hardy to zone 4b |
| parentage: a cross from R. wichuraiana x unknown polyantha |
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