Rosa 'Dr. Huey' – Historic Wichurana Climber

Rosa 'Dr. Huey' (Hybrid Wichurana / Large-flowered Climber)

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Rosa

Cultivar

Dr. Huey

Additional Names

Dr. Robert Huey, Shafter

Hybridizer

Thomas

Introduced

1914

Introduced over a century ago (1914), 'Dr. Huey' is a historic Hybrid Wichurana climber that remains widely grown, often as a rootstock for grafted roses. It produces large, semi-double, deep velvety red flowers with golden stamens in a spectacular once-blooming display in late spring or early summer. The blooms have a light, pleasant fragrance. This extremely vigorous climber can reach 15–20 feet, with flexible, thorny canes and healthy, glossy foliage. Its hardiness and reliability have made it a staple in rose gardens for generations.