Key facts
- Growth habit
- Climber
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Reggie Joe Tomerlin
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Margaret Mae is a climbing rose bred by Reggie Joe Tomerlin and patented in 2010 as PP20953. The deep pink flowers carry about 16 petals and measure 3 to 4 in (7.6 to 10.2 cm) across, with a moderate, sweet scent. The plant reaches about 5.8 to 6.7 ft (1.78 to 2.03 m), a modest height for a climber that suits a fence, pillar, or small arch. The patent describes its disease resistance as very good.
Margaret Mae traits
- Deep pink flowers with about 16 petals
- Blooms 3 to 4 in (7.6 to 10.2 cm) across
- Moderate, sweet fragrance
- Modest climber about 5.8 to 6.7 ft (1.78 to 2.03 m) tall
- Patent describes disease resistance as very good
Good for
- Fences and pillars
- Small arches
- Fragrance gardens
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mae this page | — | Climber | — |
| Brite Eyes | — | Climber | — |
| Cancan | — | Climber | — |
| Citrus Burst | — | Climber | — |
| Cloud 10 | — | Climber | — |
| Fourth of July | — | Climber | — |
| Fruity Petals | — | Climber | — |
Margaret Mae FAQ
What kind of rose is Margaret Mae?
Margaret Mae is a climbing rose bred by Reggie Joe Tomerlin and patented in 2010 as PP20953. The deep pink flowers carry about 16 petals and measure 3 to 4 in (7.6 to 10.2 cm) across, with a moderate, sweet scent.
How does Margaret Mae compare with other rose varieties?
Margaret Mae: climber. Similar rose varieties include Brite Eyes, Cancan, Citrus Burst. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Margaret Mae good for?
Margaret Mae is grown for fences and pillars, small arches, fragrance gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.