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What Roses Fill This Bill?

neptunesgardener

17 years ago

Hi! I am looking for a rose to train as a pillar up a 6' post.I need OGR fragrance,good repeat of either white or a shade of pink,and I would prefer not to have to spray.Can anyone make a few suggestions as to what roses satisfy these requirements?TIA.

John

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garden_party
17 years ago
If you want a winding rose to go up a post, I'd recommend New Dawn. It is a beautiful rose with a nice perfume and winding growth pattern. I think it likes the cooler climate as well.
carol_se_pa_6
17 years ago
I have been pondering this question. Most of the climbers are too big for a six foot post. I think one of the large Austins would be good - Sharifa, Mary Rose or Heritage. All are fragrant but probably would need some spraying. Aloha is a good rose but mine is too wide for growing up a post. A friend in NJ grows Dream Weaver upright but I am not sure of the fragrance factor. Good luck!
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