Dr. W. Van Fleet Hybrid Wichurana Climber: Classic Silver-Pink Rose

The Dr. W. Van Fleet rose, a Hybrid Wichurana/Large-Flowered Climber from 1899 by Van Fleet, is a classic climber with large, silvery-pink, fully double flowers. Also known as Daybreak, Docteur W. Van Fleet, Doctor W. Van Fleet, Dr. Van Fleet, Dr. Walter Van Fleet. A foundational climber for breeding.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Dr. W. Van Fleet'
Additional names: Daybreak, Docteur W. Van Fleet, Doctor W. Van Fleet, Dr. Van Fleet, Dr. Walter Van Fleet
Hybridized by: Van Fleet
Registered/Introduced: 1899

This rose is a sport of 'American Pillar' and parent of 'New Dawn'.

Growth Habit and Blooms

Vigorous climber 15–20 feet. Glossy, disease-resistant foliage. Flowers 3–4 inches, silvery-pink, fully double, in clusters. Fragrant. Once-blooming (spring), but heavily.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: After bloom; train canes.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Large arbors, trellises, walls. Historic rose gardens.