Super Dorothy Rambler Rose: Helzel's Pink Cascade

The Super Dorothy rambler rose, introduced in 1986 by Helzel (HELdoro, Superb Dorothy), is a vigorous, once-blooming rambler with massive trusses of small, double, clear pink flowers. A superb improved form of 'Dorothy Perkins'.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Super Dorothy'
Additional names: HELdoro, Superb Dorothy
Hybridized by: Helzel
Registered/Introduced: 1986

Growth Habit and Blooms

Vigorous rambler 15–20 feet. Glossy foliage. Flowers 1.5 inches, clear pink, fully double, in huge pyramidal trusses. Light fragrance. Once-blooming in early summer.

Cultivation Tips

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

Landscape Uses

Large pergolas, trees, walls. The pink cascade is breathtaking.