Hardy climbing rose question
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Comments (5)1. Do you remember the name of the rose? 2. how do you know its hardy to your area? There are only a couple of really cane hardy red roses for our area, ramblin red and quadra being two of them. There are a couple of once blooming varieties that are red and hardy as well, I believe released by kordes. But other than that, not a huge list. 3. Im conjecturing that your rose had massive winter kill , that needs to be pruned down. Before I knew anything about roses, i purchased a climbing blaze, that grew 6-7 feet, and then died down to 1-2 feet every year. Im guessing your rose is either blaze or don juan or something similiar, this rose isnt hardy in your zone, you could lay it down and cover it ever year if you chose to. Or you could forget it and look for a cane hardy climber in your area. 4. Once you purchase one of these, do not prune it for a while, exept removing dead or unproductive wood, there is no need to cut these down , you want them to grow large....See MoreWant a cold-hardy pink rose to climb a low fence
Comments (5)How about the miniature climber Jean LaJoie. http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=2.3488 It's hardy to zone 4b. Although it can get quite large, in your growing zone, winter will keep it smaller....See Moreclimbing rose question Ilse Krohn superior climbing rose
Comments (1)Yes, depending on the rose, and how big it thinks it should get before it blooms. Do you know the name or type of your rose? I had a Belle Portugaise which grew 15 feet tall (over 4 years) before it produced its first bud! Jackie...See MoreHardy, 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 Moreweeper_11
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