Zone question for climbing roses
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Hardy, constantly blooming, pink climbing rose for zone 5b?
Comments (6)Hi all! Dani33, you asked for a follow up. Zepherine is now 2 years old and frankly just limping along. Doubtless my fault for planting her in partial shade to begin with (but it was the only location left to get a climber going around the front porch like I wanted) :-( Also we've had 2 frigid Chicago winters and no I didn't cover her or burlap her or even cover up her roots. I guess its amazing she's alive at all! So far no leaves so maybe she didn't make it? I'll try to remember to let u know when I see any activity on her. Angel Face remains happy as lark. She's planted right next to Zephy (also part shade) but I looove this plant for its unusal mauvey-blue color, *endless* blooms, and its amazing fragrance. It's just a wonderful thing to admire and sniff :) Was just thinking today of putting some new climbers on the VERY sunny south wall of our house which gets wonderful air flow and all day sunshine. Much more rose-friendly I think. Something that has some fragrance cuz that window is open a lot in summer and has fat rose hips for the birds in winter. Thorny but not insane (no more Josephs Coat or Pink Dawn). Reason for rose here? Its where our wild birds perch while waiting their turn at the feeder - and my cats love to watch their "bird tv" from that window! :) Currently there's a mulberry bush there but I'm getting rid of it bc I've never liked mulberry bushes (sorry mulberries!) Would only need to get as tall as the window maybe 9 -12'? Thought of putting a crabapple there so the birds could chow in berries all winter -- but then I'll have squirrels leaping from the branches, stealing all the birds' seed. So I think a climbing rose around that window is the way to go - squirrels don't like thorns or tiny branches that won't support them. You guys really are so smart and helpful!! I really have appreciated all the thoughtful feedback! Best ~Kelly (in Chicago, not Indiana now!)...See MoreClimbing Red Rose for Boulder, zone 4
Comments (12)I am trying a vintage rambler (1961) called ILLUSION this year. It is a lovely, vibrant red. Available thru Vintage Gardens. I'm trying other old roses through them as well. Some like CECILE BRUNNER and the David Austin CONSTANCE SPRY are said to make nice climbers or you can prune them to keep them as shrubs. I had horrible luck with hybrid tea climbers because they usually bloom on old wood and mine die back to the ground every year. Because of the Indian Summer last year I had flowers last fall on my climbing Peace. I think it has flowered 2 or 3 times in 12 yrs....it needs a new home. I've had wonderful luck with old, own-root climbers. I have a DOROTHY PERKINS (small pink clusters) that has nearly eaten a porch it got so big. No fragrance and no rebloom on that one. Very little die back at all. I also have one that was a cutting from my grandmother's. I think we've identified it as MARY LOVETT. This one is white with yellow buds, tea like, sweet fragrance and does rebloom. Moderate die back each year but it really does well on the bloom. Another oldie that I received in a trade last year is New Dawn. It is a soft, pastel pink and occasional rebloomer. My very small cutting survived the winter with minimal mulch and not a bit of it died back. You can look these and other roses up on the Rose HelpMeFind website. Here is a link that might be useful: ARS HelpMeFind Rose database...See MoreWhat climbing rose bush would look good here, zone 5?
Comments (32)My ND rose is doing ok, it has sent out a few really long stems..I’d say about 5’ -6’ long...but only like 3 of them so far...I put it in a place next to my ugly chain link fence so it could get as big as it likes because the more it hides that fence the better...this will be it’s 2nd full year in the new spot, so I’m sure I’ll see more growth from it this year...as far as that area...idk if I’m going to put any roses there...ideally I’d love to, but we already have a ton of bees near the pool and I think putting more flowers will just bring even more...I love bees don’t get me wrong, but I don’t love them buzzing around my head when I’m trying to relax by the pool...and my yard seems to have all the aggressive types..so not only cute little bumblebees..I have those huge black and white hornets, yellow jackets, and these tiny little black ones that sting like a b***h!! So I more want to discourage them there, than encourage them lol...which stinks because it’s a perfect area for a nice climber :’(...See MoreClimbing rose zone 6
Comments (5)I think they would complement your brick. Diane has mature Colette pictures you could search for on this site. I got a baby Colette from Northland. Renae, I'd probably call Burlington roses to ask. They are both great. I bet they would love Kansas, Reb....See Morelavender_lass
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