Climbing rosesare varieties of roses characterized by long shoots resembling climbers. They look very cute and run with various supports, grilles and pergolas. Due to their climbing nature, their cultivation looks a bit different than other roses. See how to plant andcutting climbing rosesand whichvarieties of climbing rosesare considered the most beautiful.
Climbing roses are characterized by long, vine-like shoots. They are perfect for lining the walls of gazebos, pergolas or fences
Climbing roses , despite their name, however, they are not climber plants, so they should rather be called clinging roses. They should be tied to supports, although they can also cling to them on their own with their spikes. All varieties belonging to this group are divided into:
1)Flaccid roses , the so-called Climbers - very often the abbreviation Clg is added before the name of the variety, which means that the rose was naturally formed from bush roses,
2)Rigid stems , the so-called Ramblers - characterized by smaller flowers, but usually they are blooming shrubs.Both types can be additionally divided into repeating flowers and once a season flowers. "
Climbing roses - planting, cultivation
Climbing rosesbelong to the group of roses that require more time and patience. In order to see the effect of a flowering wall, you sometimes have to wait 3-4 years or even longer.Nevertheless, they are very popular climbers for pergolas, and they can climb even the trunk of a tree, clinging to their spines. Often, however, they require the assistance of tying the shoots to the support of the creeper.
The flowers of climbing roses are usually smaller than those of large-flowered roses, but the newervarieties of climbing rosesalso have larger flowers. These flowers are also fuller than those of the former cultivars. The color of flowers among older sisters is poorer and they are usually white, yellow and red. The new varieties are more varied and now come in almost every color.
'Alchymist' is a Climber rose, with wonderful multi-colored flowers, intensely fragrant
Climbing roses have lower soil requirements but are more vulnerable to leaf and stem pests. However, they are more resistant to frost, especially in the case of Ramblers. Planting climbing rosesis best done with the existing support, such as a grid, trellis pergola. They can also be planted in a wooden pot with a trellis, in which they will look great.
Climbing roses - cutting
A very important thing to remember iscutting the climbing roses . They are done differently in the case of roses that bloom once a season. Such a cut should be made only after the shoots have faded.
'New Dawn' is a repeat flowering rose. Blooms profusely pale pink. It is considered resistant to diseases, so it is willingly planted in gardens
Ramblers Climbing Rosesare pruned vigorously every year, removing blown shoots and a whole bunch of thin long twigs growing at the base of the bush. To stimulate branching, we can only shorten some of the two-year-old shoots by half, which will fill the gap left by the remaining cut shoots.Strong pruning in the lower parts is necessary for some varieties (e.g. 'Dorothy Perkins') because if left uncut, they are easily attacked by powdery mildew, a rose disease that develops when the leaves are kept moist for a long time.
Climbing rose varietiesrepeating flowering does not require that strong pruning. It is enough every 2 or 3 years to remove the oldest or too thin shoots that overly thicken the shrub. However, shoots that are frozen or attacked by rose diseases should be removed every spring. In this way, we ensure good plant he alth.
'Sympathie' is a climber with intensely red flowers that can be admired throughout summer and autumn
Climbing roses - the most beautiful varieties
Currently, among climbing roses we can find many varieties worth recommending. Here are some of them that I consider the most beautiful:
- Roses blooming once a season:Alchymist, Flammentanz, Bobbie James, Paul's Scarlet Climber, Veilchenblau, American Pillar, Lykkefund, Francois Juranville,
- Repeating roses:Aloha, Amadeus, Dortmund, Ilse Krohn Superior, Moonlight, New Dawn, Rosarium Uetersen, Santana, Sympathie.
Przemysław Martyniak
