flexible-caned plants which need to be trained to climb.
They include large-flowered climbers as well as ramblers that
have large sprays of small blooms. All can be trained to grace a
wall or a fence with a solid display of blooms or can form
stunning pillars. As most bloom on lateral shoots, for
the best display bend the canes to grow at a 45
degree angle or train them horizontally along a fence.
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~ Aloha ~ Introduced by Gene Boerner in 1949, Aloha is a seedling of New Dawn, and is grown as either a large shrub or modest climber. The flowers are large and full, and yes, fragrant. The foliage is a dark, very glossy green. David Austin used Aloha as a parent for some of his famous English Roses so we have Boerner to thank as well as Austin. (photo by: MissLisaLou)
~ Antike ~ This Kordes rose from 1988 is has some of the brightest and prettiest flowers in my garden. The petals are ivory edged in a brilliant salmon pink and the roses change their look from the bud to open stage. There is a light fragrance, and the foliage is glossy and dark. About 10-12 ft. (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
~ Baby Darling (Cl.) ~ This mini climbing sport of the mini rose "Baby Darling" was introduced in 1972 by Trauger. It is an exceptional climber due to its blooming ability, being very healthy and fast growing. Clusters of fragrant apricot blooms are in constant supply thru the growing season. Give it plenty of room or have your clippers handy for this one! (photo by: MsMary)
~ Buff Beauty ~ (Photo 2) Classified as a Hybrid Musk/shrub, but also grows as a short climber reaching up to 10 feet in warmer climates. Blooms are in clusters and are about 3 inches across, soft to deep apricot in color (depending on the weather) with a wonderful sweet fragrance. A cross of William Allen Richardson with un-named seedling and introduced by Bentall (England) in 1939. Does very well with less then 6 hours of sun and only needs a light annual prunning or none at all. Simple a terrifc rose that does not require the room most climbers do and a pleasure to your sences. (photos by: MsMary)
~ Cecile Brunner Spray ~ A polyantha rose that doesn't quite fit the category. The spray form of Cecile Brunner grows 4-7 ft. tall and produces large airy sprays of small pink pom-pom roses. The flowers are held high on thin stems and framed by long feathery sepals, and they are have a wonderful fragrance. Thomas, 1941. (photo by: MISSLISALOU) (Note: Not to be confussed with "Cecile Brunner" or "Cl. Cecile Brunner")
~ Cl. Cecile Brunner ~ A climbing sport of the polyantha (Hybrid China) "Cecile Brunner" (1881) and was introduced in 1894 by Hosp. The large (20-30 foot) climber puts on a fabulous show in early spring to late spring and then only occasional burst of blooms. The light pink blooms have a soft fragrance on a very healthy bush. Certainly a lovely addition to any garden. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Colette ~ A Romantica climber that was introduced in 1996 by Meilland. It is a cross of "Fiona" (shrub) x "Friesia" (floribunda) x with "Prairie Priness" (shrub). This cross made for a robust climber that is very healthy and a constant bloomer. The blooms are pink with deeper center and are Very full and lightly fragrant. They come one to a stem or in clusters. The canes are stiff with a very distinct leaf that resembles a rugosa, but not as thick and more graceful. Growth is 15-20 feet by just as wide. A true carefree climber that takes very little care. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Cottage Rose ~ Classified as a shrub, but grows more like a climber in warmer climates. It was introduced in 1991 by Daivid Austin and is a cross of "Wife of Bath" and "Mary Rose". The color is light pink with medium pink center, the blooms are about 3 1/2" across with light fragrance and full petaled. The foliage is matte green with stems that are more pliable them most other Austin roses. Mine is planted against a fence and the stems are easily trained. Diesease resistence is average, but easily controlled with organic sprays. Its continuous blooming (much like that of "Mary Rose") makes it a delightful rose in any garden. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Dortmund ~ This is a Kordesii climber which was hybridized by Kordes back in 1955 and has large, single, strawberry red with a distinctive white eye, coming in balloon size clusters. It will bloom continuously as long as the spent flowers are removed. The long, trailing canes are covered with crinkly, shiny, medium green foliage that laughs at disease. As a climber it needs support, but its creeping habit allows it to be employed spilling over a bank or wall. Vigorous and hardy as well.
~ Eden ~ Eden is classified as a Climbing HT, but is better known as a Romantica. Introduced to the U.S. in 1987 by Meilland of France. The plant can get quite large with canes going 12-14 feet. Blooms are fragrant and are produced in clusters of 2 or more on short stems and with some single blooms along the canes. It is VERY disease resistent. This one needs some patience as it take a couple of years to really start producing lots of blooms, but well worth the wait. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Forth of July ~ This climber was created by Tom Carruth and was a cross of "Roller Coaster" and "Altissimo". It was introduced in 1999 by Weeks Roses. This climbing rose is both beautiful, fragrant and extremely healthy. It blooms are in clusters with semi-double blooms that are red and white striped and about 2-3 inchs across. The bush can grow to 15 feet with deep green glossy foliage. A great rose to brighten up any garden! (photo by: MsMary)
~ Freedoms Ring ~ Classified as a large flowered climber (Stars’n’Stripes x Paradise - 1994 - Dr. A. Michael Dykstra) FR grows more like a rambler for us. Blooms are 3 to 4 inches in diameter and have moderate fragrance. It seems pretty cold hardy and has never been a problem for us. The last 4 years FR has had blooms on it every day of our short season. The flushes overlap each other and though it isn’t always covered with blooms, it always has at least a few until winter. (photo by: DiggerDave)
~ Jeanne Lajoie ~ Well, over a quarter of a century ago a gentleman by the name of E. P. Sima hybridized a beautiful climbing miniature (1975) and gave it a nice French name. It was named for a lovely lady of TEXAS so it seems appropriate that I should have this as my Rose of the Week! Jeanne Lajoie has trown some 6 to 7 foot canes already which we are training on to the trellis. It has been very carefree and disease resistant in our no spray organic garden and has continued to bloom through summer and fall. We are expecting this to climb the 7 foot trellis and across the top. (photo by: Willinator)
~ Lamarque ~ Also known as General Lamarque, La Marck and The Marechal. This rose is a Noisette and came from a cross between Blush Noisette and Parks' Yellow Tea-scented China. It was bred in France in 1830 by Marechal. Although the bloom is supposed to have a yellow center, most of mine were pure white. I suppose the first thing I should point out is that this rose only grows in zones 7 or higher. But if you live in one of those hot zones (as I do) and are looking for a white climber, here is a good one to try out. It gets 8 - 15 feet tall and 6 - 12 feet wide. Unfortunately I had only had mine for a few months when I moved and had to leave it behind, but it was a solid grower and and a vigorous bloomer that seemed to have a good repeat bloom. Given some time to mature this can be a fantastic rose! (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Pilarcitos ~ Official Description: Pilarcitos is a found tea-noisette rose with large creamy white roses that have a spicy scent. It grows to 6-8 ft. tall and would be a good pillar rose or small climber. Unofficial Description: I love this rose! The flowers are so full, kind of like Sombreuil or an Austin rose without the blackspot. Mine is not mature yet, so I'm not sure how I'll be growing it, but I'm trying as a cascading shrub. (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
~ Rosarium Uetersen ~ Is also known as Seminole Wind and is a deep pink climber with rosette blooms containing 100 - 142 petals. It was introduced in Germany in 1977 by Kordes. The plant blooms is large sprays of 8 - 14 blooms each and can get up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It is hardy to zone 4 and fairly disease resistent although in hot, humid climates it may need to be sprayed for blackspot. It has 2 to 3 flushes of blooms each year with the most vigorous blooming period being in early spring. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Seafoam ~ Classified as a shrub rose, but can be treated as a short climber in warmer areas where canes can reach 6-8 feet. "Sea Foam" was introduced in 1964 by Schwartz of the United States and was a multiple cross of "White Dawn" (climber) & "Pinocchio" (floribunda). The bush is very healthy with deep green glossy leaves and produces clusters of 2" blooms. The blooms are pure white with a light scent and in cooler weather they can be light pink fading to white. A terrific rose to plant on a bank or train as a climber. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Sombreuil ~ (Photos #2 - bush) A fantastic Old Garden Rose classified as a climbing tea rose. Bred in France by Roberts and introduced in 1850 it is beautiful as well as fragrant. In warmer climates it can reach 15-20 feet and has continuous clusters of large blooms that open flat. The color can be pure white when its warm & have a tinge of pink when the weather is cooler. The bush is very healthy and quite hardy. A "must have" rose for those who love OGR's and have the room for this beauty. (photo by: MsMary) (photo #2: Sue O'Brien)
~ Zephirine Drouhin ~ Photo #2 - bush Classified as a pilliar, large shrub or climber and was introduced in 1868 (parentage unknown) by Bizot of France. It is truly one of the prettiest climbers with fragrant cerise-pink blooms. Early spring it covers itself with blooms and in most climates will repeat with occassional clusters throughout the season. It is thornless and responds well to heavy or light prunning. Also does well in most zones and in warmer climates can reach 15-20 feet if not prunned back to keep it under control. Will grow and bloom in less direct sun light, but needs an open area with circulation to prevent mildew, rust and blackspot. (photos by: MsMary)
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