Climbing roses are conventionally divided intoklimberyandrambleryThe first are strongly growingroses bushy , the second is the so-called stiff climbing roses of lush growth and a loose habit. The essential feature of ramblers are long, flexible shoots. Bushes need to be attached to supports, they look picturesque next togazebos ,pergolas ,trejażachandgoalsHence their name - ramble in English means to expand, spread.
The popularity of rambler roses is constantly growing. Recommendable are, among others such varieties as 'Bobby James' (flowers white, semi-double, fragrant), 'Paul Himalayan Musk' (flowers white, small, strongly fragrant) and 'Kiftsgate' (flowers creamy white, small, strongly fragrant).Allfast growandshoot shootsup to 10 meters long . They only bloom once, but very profusely. Ramblers are also represented by short shootswhich are perfect for small gardens. They are also characterized by soft, slack stems and, moreover, repeat flowering.
Some older varieties have been commercially available for many seasons. 'New Dawn', 'Super Excelsa' and 'Super Dorothy' are varieties characterized byperfect flower qualityandimpeccable he altheach repeats flowering and produces shoots 2-3 meters long. It is worth noting that 'New Dawn' is sometimes marked in catalogs as a bush rose orpnącaRegarding the markings; ramblers are also calledramblers , and klimbersklimbings
Small ramblers can be used in many different ways.They can, for example, cover arches overwicket , decoratepergolasandgazebos , cover the terrace, beautify the walls of houses and farm buildings. They can be led without fear even on less durablegazebosandsheds , and even grown on a picket fence or mesh fence. It is unlikely that light shoots could damage the structure of any small garden architecture.
The number of durable, repeat-flowering ramblers is gradually growing (they are in the greatest demand). 'Super Fairy' and 'Joanne de Féligonde' bloom in shades of pink. 'Malvern Hills' produces yellow flowers, while 'Unschuld' and 'Snow Goose' bloom white. The 'Perenial Blue' variety has a unique coloration, with flowerslilac-pinkand then blue-violet.
Low-growing ramblers are cultivated in the same way as the otherroses . Shrubs do best in sunny, airy positions in loose, fertile ground. They do not require special pruning, onlydry shootsare removed and cut too long.
The most popular varieties of rambler roses
Ghislaine de Féligonde ’ The variety was bred in France almost 100 years ago. It blooms all summer, producing apricot creamy flowers with weak but pleasant scent. Bushes reach a height of 2-3 meters, they can be planted even in poor-quality ground and partial shade.
Frau Eva Schubert ’ A very lush and long flowering variety. After the first flowers appear, it stops flowering for a short time. Pink flowers get lighter over time. The shrub grows up to 2 meters high and is perfect for pergolas and trellises.
'Super Excelsa'The variety stands out from other plants due to the strong color of flowers. Very similar to the 'Super Dorothy' variety. It repeats flowering from June to September. 'Super Excelsa' grows he althily and is resistant to pests.
'New Dawn'This variety was introduced to cultivation over 70 years ago.The flowers of this old variety have a fresh apple scent and a pale pink color. Shrubs can grow in partial shade, they also tolerate slightly cooler locations. Shoots of this variety grow up to 4 meters in length.
Perennial Blue ’
appeared on the European market just a few years ago, blooms from late spring to the first frost, grows up to a height of 250 centimeters. It is suitable for running next to buildings (both on the southern and northern exposures), pergolas and arches.
'Malvern Hills'Stems of this variety reach a length of about 3 meters and are almost completely devoid of thorns. The flowers are lemon yellow in color and exude a pleasant fragrance. The variety repeats flowering, suitable for growing on pergolas. 'Unschuld' is a new variety with full, wonderfully fragrant flowers with a diameter of 4 centimeters. The rose grows to a height of 3 meters, produces white flowers and is very durable. Repeats flowering.
'Joanne de féligonde'derives directly from the 'Ghislaine de Féligode' variety, from which it inherited excellent developmental traits: endurance and abundant flowering. Its flowers, however, are larger and have a more attractive color. Bushes reach a height of up to 2 meters.
