More than just another flowering vine, a mature climbing rose can change the look of your entire landscape. The sight of an arbor or trellis loaded with fragrant rose blossoms is the defining feature of many cottage gardens, and may even serve as a gathering spot for garden parties and other special events. Explore nine climbing roses that will provide material for perfumed bouquets for many seasons to come.
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Danse De Feu
Danse De Feu Rose
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As a climbing floribunda rose, 'Danse De Feu' combines the hardiness of polyantha roses with the free-flowering nature of hybrid tea roses. Rather than the single flower per stem you see on many rose types, 'Danse De Feu' blooms in clusters, which means you can easily harvest several scarlet blossoms without lessening the display in your garden.
A moderate grower, you can expect 'Danse De Feu' to reach its maximum height of 13 feet in about five years. With regular...
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Souvenir du Docteur Jamain
Souvenir Du Docteur Jamain Rose
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Ranging from deep burgundy to juicy plum, the old-fashioned blooms of this heirloom are rightly sought out by those who still value the merits of antique roses. Possessing the characteristic fragrance of many old roses, this plant not only tolerates some shade, but requires it to keep the blossoms from browning in the hot summer sun.
This hybrid perpetual will bloom throughout the season, but will deliver the best performance if you administer regular fungicidal treatments to keep black spot...
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Fourth of July
Fourth of July Rose
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When 'Fourth of July' was introduced in 1999, its candy cane coloring, disease resistance, and spicy scent caused a sensation. Why not pair this ten-foot large flowered climber with 'Heavenly Blue' morning glory on your trellis for a patriotic show? This rose is perfect for organic flower gardeners, as it never needs spraying.
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Alchymist
Alchymist Rose
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A very high petal count and a medley of sunrise hues make 'Alchymist' worth seeking out larger gardens. Give this 20 foot climber plenty of room, perhaps on a pergola or trained across a long fence. The 1956 German introduction will only bloom once in your garden, but its strong fragrance will linger in your memory. Hardier than many climbing roses, this variety will survive winter temperatures down to -30 degrees F.
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Clarence House
Clarence House Rose
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The creamy blooms of 'Clarence House' grow harmoniously with clematis 'Princess Diana' on a rustic pole. This modern climber was bred by English horticulturist Peter Beales, and was given to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on August 4th, 2000 to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Gardeners can expect a heavy flush of blooms in June, a period of rest in the hottest weeks of the summer, and repeat blooming when cooler fall weather arrives. 'Clarence House' grows well in many...
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May Queen
May Queen Rose
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As fluffy as your favorite peony, the girly pink flowers of 'May Queen' appear once a year in late spring, as the name suggests. This climber is vigorous enough to compete with tree roots, allowing you to grow it into the branches of your favorite tree, where it will blend into the foliage when blooming is finished.
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Dublin Bay
Dublin Bay Rose
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When only clear red blooms will do, grow this eight-foot climber in a sunny spot. Blooming on both new and old wood, flowers will fill the canes from top to bottom. The semi-double flowers are lightly fragrant, and the dark green foliage is generally disease-free, unlike the similar 'Don Juan' variety.
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Eden
Eden Rose
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Although hybridized in 1997, this French repeat bloomer more closely resembles an antique rose, due to its fully double and cupped blooms. Pastel pink, cream, and yellow blooms appear throughout the season, even in partially shaded gardens. In case you need more convincing, the American Rose Society awarded 'Eden' a score of 9.1, which places it in the top one percent category of outstanding roses.
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Warm Welcome
Warm Welcome Rose
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Looking for a climbing rose that won't overwhelm your mailbox garden? 'Warm Welcome' is a miniature climber that offers reliable repeat blooming. Also good for containers on the patio garden, you may see this plant listed under the alternative name 'Chewizz.' If you prefer roses trained as standards (tree roses), this is a suitable variety.
