It still has the main trunk, but we going to dig that up tomorrow.

Be prepared for digging out the runners in your lawn that sprout up 10', 15', 20' away from the trunk for some years to come. Wisterias are gorgeous when they bloom, but OH, THEY ARE THUGS!

I won't recommend a rose for you because I've never gardened outside of the US Northeast. Having said that, I won't be surprised to learn that those familiar with your climate recommend you consider at least a few of the "Antique" roses adapted to your (hot, sticky, sticky) climate (such as the Noisette & Tea roses).

I wish Noisette roses would do better in the Northeast. I fell in love with that variety in pictures. In particular, Eden...but I don't think that's the best one you could do.

My Better Homes & Gardens Rose Gardening book recommends the America as a good climber for your area.

So, that looks like it might be a 'Joseph's Coat' to me. If so you might want to try rooting a cutting- it roots easy.

Yes that pretty picture looks like the climbing rose 'Joseph's Coat'.

Be prepared for digging out the runners in your lawn that sprout up 10', 15', 20' away from the trunk for some years to come. Wisterias are gorgeous when they bloom, but OH, THEY ARE THUGS!

Amen. I'm still plagued with Wisteria suckers. I dug mine out six years ago.

FYI the Lady Banks rose can get very very large, 20' or more in all directions (to start). You may have to do a lot of pruning to keep it under control.

If you want something a similar color to the one you pictured there is a newer version called Jacob's Robe.

How about species that are pink or white? I painted the trellis red. I should of painted it white. I don't think the orange color will show up good on that trellis. How about iceberg and another rose that the name escapes my mind. I think its called blush pinky or something. I remember reading on here that someone said it had a nice fragrance as well.

What size is the trellis? That's important for us to know so we don't recommend roses that will get as large as your Wisteria did, and also so we don't recommend roses that won't ever get big enough for them to look the way you want on the trellis. How high & wide is the trellis?

I live 2 hours from Houston. One of my favorites is Crepuscule - a noisette with apricot blooms that blooms all season. I never have to spray it. Fourth of July, a red/white rose, is also an excellent climber. Others I have success with are: Climbing Pinkie, Dublin Bay [red], Sally Holmes [white], Dortmund [red], Rev d'Or, Jaune Desprez, Lamarque, Allister Stella Gray, Compassion. Many can be ordered from Chamblees Rose Nursery in Tyler - they are on own roots and grow well. Roses are healthy, priced reasonably. I am going Friday to make another haul.....If you cant get the wisteria stump out, try spraying it with Relegate or the Roundup for Poison Ivy - it is stronger than the regular Roundup.

The trellis is 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide.

The trellis is 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide.

In that case, while I have never gardened in your climate and I've never grown either of these roses, I suspect these two roses might be worth considering:

Climbing Mrs. Herbert Stevens

Climbing Lady Hillingdon

Both are climbing sports of tea roses (NOT "hybrid tea" roses). I can't easily grow either of these in my climate north of Boston (with really rare exceptions the tea roses like more heat in the summer and winter than I can offer), but in your Houston area climate I won't be surprised to learn there are other rose growers here (perhaps on the "Antique Rose" forum) from the Houston area who are familiar with both of these roses, and can tell you better than I can whether they are climbing roses that do well in your area (as I suspect they might both be).

You may well not find either available in a garden center, but you will find them available via mail order from rose specialty nurseries.

Thank you so much york rose. I really like the second one. I love the deep rich yellow color.

There's actually so many choices.
Zephirine Drouhin, New Dawn (or any of its derivatives like Armada or Penny Lane). Sombreuil. Maybe a tea like Madame Alfred Carriere. Or most any of the hybrid musks.. Robin Hood is failsafe (not fragrant tho).

>I think its called blush pinky or something. I remember reading on here that someone said it had a nice fragrance as well.

You might be trying to remember either or both of these: 1) Old Blush, climbing form, or 2) Climbing Pinkie. Climbing Pinkie blooms more frequently than the Old Blush climbing form (which is a bit different in habit and blooms less than the regular form of Old Blush). But they're both very good plants.

Best wishes,
Mary

I live in Louisiana, but the climate is quite similar to Houston. Crepuscule and Reve d'Or are great apricot colored varieties that should do great for you. Madame Alfred Carriere, Lamarque, and Sombreuil are better than Climbing Iceberg if you are looking for a white - my favorite of the three is MAC for few thorns and wonderful fragrance. Climbing Pinkie is a blooming machine, but little fragrance to my nose. New Dawn is a good light pink to try. I haven't had much luck with any reds, but have seen the climbing miniature Red Cascade become a large and healthy plant.