My all-time favorite is Reve d'Or, Daisy, but I suspect you may already have this very popular rose. Gloire de Dijon and Crepuscule, of course, and then there is the more modern (and badly named) Polka.

I'm sorry about your 'MN' Daisy... but you had the best out of it, and now gives you time for a change.... but as far as 'G de F' goes... it does self clean, eventually, but it's not that quick at it.. I usually go over it with my fingers and just hurry it along... last summer when I had no rain for 3 months and hot weather.. it bloomed constantly... no watering...

..I have a reservation as to whether it's suitable for an arch... its growth habit perhaps doesn't lend itself to that purpose too well... more outward spreading... but worth trying..

No scorching...

...the overall effect is one of apricot and white... but I get some pinky/yellow blooms mixed in and creamy white... I like this mix of colours.. I think it depends on the temps..

..I'm sure you'll choose the right one for you...

Have you considered Alibaba or Eveopa / Opaline / Coraline. I don’t know anything about these two climbers, as they seem only available in Europe, but they are in the apricot/orange color range.

I bet a climbing tea or tea-noisette would do well for you there (especially since Marechal Niel did so well for so long). The only one of these I have grown is Reve d'Or, and I haven't had it long enough to say much about it (other than it is charming and vigorous). Some things to think about...

Reve d'Or

Crepuscule

Desprez a Fleur Jaune

Emilie Dupuy

Bouquet d'Or

Beaute de l'Europe

and of courseLady Hillingdon, but I think she would bleach out quite quickly in your sun.

P.S. have a look at Perma's recent thread that mentions Aussie Sixer

If it were my arbour, which of course it's not, and I didn't want to replace my beautiful, stunning, amazing MN with more of the same, I think I would be very tempted to give my long-lusted-after (Mme La) Duchesse d'Auerstadt a try, although it's probably indulging a far too broad interpretation of 'apricot'... and I'm not sure whether her lovely but less assertive hue would be quite your cup of tea, Daisy, with your eye for brilliant colour statements, that work so well in the Cretan sun.

But La Duchesse is said to do well in heat/sun, which enriches and deepens those soft buttery yellow tones. And according to the Australian blogger in the link above, she's less of a nuisance for hanging on to spent blooms than Blush Noisette, if that's much to go by.

As you can probably tell, I haven't grown this lovely rose myself.

Alibaba is a very strong orange-pink, I wouldn'y call lt apricot exactly,lol.I used to have Polka,and loved the colour-a soft pastel apricot-orange with no vermilion ever, not even in the buds! but it is quite thorny, and in my garden quite stiff in habit, though this could've been due in part to inadequate support.

I am just wondering if Ghislaine de Feligonde, a multiflora rose, would be entirely happy in your soil, which I imagine may well be alkaline in a Mediterranean environment. The teas and noisettes that people are proposing up-thread are mouth-wateringly beautiful, though I know them primarily from pictures. ML was (or is) one. They grow best in California or the Mediterranean, supposedly. Gloire de Dijon is apricot. Many are changeable like Ghislaine, which fades to white.

Catspat just posted a glorious picture of Apricot Glow on an arbor under the “Do you get birds nesting in your roses” post!
https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5723084/do-you-get-birds-nesting-in-your-roses

What about Colette?

Or maybe William Allen Richardson?

Comtesse, I must thank you for your mention of Duchesse de Auerstaedt, a rose that is embedded in a very interesting Australian rose blog that I've just devoured for the most part, all in one session. I was all agog at roses that were absolutely humongous, especially some of the tea roses. Twelve feet tall and wide seemed not to be out of the way. Most interesting!

You've kept me awake reading the blog! I wish there were a table of contents so I just have to keep going back and forwards. Fascinating as she focuses my very favorite roses the hybrid musk's!

O, and how about Climbing Paul Lede???

What about Felicia? Jon in Wessex had/ has his trained on an arbor and it looked beautiful. It's debatable whether it's pink or apricot. I think of it as apricot. Mine grows next to Abraham Darby and has very similar colors. Some find it more fragrant than Abe Darby. I grow mine as a shrub.

I agree that Polka is upright and stiff but maybe could be trained if caught early. Blooms are huge and it's very vigorous and healthy.

I think Daisy orders from the UK, and some of the above mentioned are not sold here, as far as I know... unfortunately, we can no longer get Colette [John Keats] for instance... also I don't think the soil makes any difference as the rootstock used is lime tolerant...

I've just had 4 inches of rain in 5 days.... but Ghislaine is still looking good in full flush..

I've not done any deadheading..

..you might consider 'Bathsheba' too... mine has had rose replant sickness, so only just recovering from that.. it's scent is wonderful.. and the blooms look down on you gracefully..

erasmus, your Felicia is mouth-wateringly beautiful.

Marlorena, that much rain sounds like a lot in a few short days. I wish I could siphon some of it off and transport it to my garden. I know you wouldn't mind......

Wow. That is a lot of very good suggestions. Where to start?

I definitely don't want any more yellows, so that rules out some of your ideas. Although they are all beautiful.

The trouble is that MN was so good, he has placed the bar high. He started flowering in late winter and continued flowering until mid winter. The hottest heatwave did not affect him apart from giving his blooms a flush on the outer petals. He was evergreen and had no diseases. His only drawbacks were, having very little scent to my nose and not dropping his petals cleanly.

Now that I am old and decrepit, I am no longer able to climb ladders to deadhead, so that aspect is extremely important. Please let me know if any of your suggestions are self cleaning.

Marlorena, those photos of GdF are all gorgeous, however I notice that in the later photos, GdF looks more yellow than apricot. Is it so or just an aberration?

I already have Crepsucule, Lady Hillingdon and Felicia.

I am happy to think about a Tea or Tea Noisette, but do their blooms shrink in the heat. My Archduc Joseph used to do that and I hated seeing those tiny blooms.

I also like the look of Bathsheba, Polka, Coraline.

Aussie Sixer is interesting but HMF says it is only 4 foot.

Repeat flowering is also important.

Oh help, I shall have to do more thinking.

Daisy

Daisy... GdeF is more a mix of white and apricot.. that's how I see it.. the sun can make it look more yellow I think.... personally I don't think it's for you really.. it does need deadheading, I have to get on ladders.. and it can turn into a monster unless fairly ruthless..

'Bathsheba' I think, is such a beautiful well mannered climber, suitable for older people... it's not too rampant as a climber... It does turn yellow or even pinkish at times... on hot days if I recall... like 90F +..

As far as I can remember, Reve d'Or was self-cleaning and its flowers did not shrink in summer to any great degree. It's been a long time since I had it, though, and perhaps someone who has it now can verify this.

Marlorena, what a stunning photo of a very beautiful rose.

Alibaba was mentioned, and it is kind of a pinky-orange color, but I saw it today at jardins de Bagatelle, and took some pictures to add to the discussion. It was past-peak, but looked really good compared to much of the other stuff out there at the moment.

K. S those pics looks marvelous. I love Ali Baba and the last pic is so beautiful as if it is hiding it's treasures in a cave. WOW !!

And the Golden Age is also very unique. I could have swore if I saw that at Pin interest ..I would think someone is putting colour flavorings on it. Looks yummy ...lol

jin

Maybe 'Phyllis Bide'?

https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.4778.0

:-)

~Christopher

I personally think Buff Beauty is one of the prettiest roses ever created, if no one has mentioned it. It likes to grow horizontally, as on a fence, but it can also be trained on an arch or trellis - Below from Helpmefind on a trellis. There are also pictures if you google "Buff Beauty on an arch".
https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=21.329151

https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=21.290329

..yes I like Buff Beauty too... I hope Daisy hasn't got Bathsheba that I put up earlier as I've changed my mind as to its suitability for an arch.... it needs to go sideways on a wall or fence... it's quite unruly and somewhat messy as a climber going upwards...

OK Daisy, I've seen another of these apricot roses out in the wild (this time at the Potager du Roi in Versailles) and thought I'd post some pictures for you. These pictures are from the day after a massive heat wave.

Below: Two plants of Bouquet d'Or flanking the main staircase into the central square garden at the Potager du Roi

erasmus, I love your Polka's ruffly petals! Does it repeat well for you?

KS, The Golden Age is special! I love those colors with the yellows and pinks reminds me of Life of the Party's coloring but not as double. I must find one :)

Jasmin, how is the Life of Party ? I almost bought that in March .
KS if only if you can import some of this beautiful roses back, your trip will be paid for ...too bad you can't :(
They all are amazing ❤️.
jin

Jin, So far its very good. I just got it this spring. love the changing colors and it is always loaded with bees! It has a strong citrus-y fragrance too..kinda grapefruit with other fruity under tones. I have mine in a large pot.

They start out yellow then change to pink on the petal edges.

That's really nice!

Jasmin, it is very pretty . Next time....
regret not getting it maybe next time .
jin

I am still dithering a little, but an idea is starting to crystalize. I know I definitely do not want anything that looks pink or yellow and I am not keen on quilled petals (sorry Aqua Eyes). I already have Buff Beauty, which I love and Bouquet d'Or is gorgeous, but one of the reasons why I wanted G de F was because I loved the look of that apricot and white effect it gives. So.... I could grow a white climber up the back of the arbour and an apricot one up the sides. They could look good mingled together.

I was thinking of Claire Austin on the back and Bathsheba or Polka up the sides. What do you think?

Daisy

I love Bathsheba. I just got her this spring. It is grafted on DH. It is very vigorous and healthy so far. This is the coloring I am getting here but its been really hot and much drier than normal, so it may be a deeper color once our temps drop and the rainy season starts (if it does this year lol).

Daisy, Claire Austin will look great with a twisted of Polka or Bathsheba. A white blend with Apricot will look really yummy just like orange creamsicles. Jasmin, Bathsheba looks beautiful . I wonder how big it will get. I cannot believe you are on drier side while I am getting soak here with torrential rain.
I will be sending some rain towards your way. ..lol

I love the idea of Polka. The blooms are going to be huge . Daisy, I wonder which will you pick, Bathsheba or Polka ?

jin

I would pick all 3. A twist and a side. I can just imagine. I wonder, Daisy, how you will be thinking aloud.
jin

Jin, we finally started getting some rain the past few days! Maybe you did send it our way ;)

I am also excited to see what daisy will come up with. I'm sure it will be lovely no matter what. She has the magic touch.

Daisy, did you choose a rose? Very curious, since I’m looking for one too. :-)

I haven't ordered anything yet, as the office of the nursery that has all the roses I want, is closed until the end of September. Unless I hear of any reason why not, I am going to have Claire Austin up the back of the arbour and Ali Baba for the sides. This is very different to my usual taste, but I have become one of those disgraceful old ladies who says and does outrageous things with glee. I am also going to grow two, white dipladenias up the sides. Definitely over the top, especially as there are already two stephanotis on the arbour. Daisy

That was a very funny post, daisy! It sounds beautiful and different. I know it will be a a while before any pics, but I hope you won't be shy even as it grows. Ther is a current post on Claire Austin if you haven't seen it. I don't know if it pertains to your conditions.