Climbing Roses

Steve Parker

Following on from my previous post, at the back of the raised herb bed, I would like to have a climbing rose plant.

My thoughts are having wire suspended for the rose to climb on, however how far apart would the horizontal wire need to be for the rose to climb successfully

Many Thanks again

 

Steve

 

 

Logan

Hi I space them a foot apart for best amount of flowers the stems have to go sideways not up

Steve Parker

Will do, many thanks

Any idea on a scented, late flowering climbing rose?

Pete.8

My horizontal wires are about 2ft apart, with the first wire about 3ft from the ground.
I also use straining bolts, as the wire will stretch over the years and the straining bolt will take up the slack. 
Make sure the wires are attached either end to something substantial so it can take the forces to keep with wire taught.

Some ideas for you here-
http://www.saga.co.uk/lifestyle/gardening/q-and-a/scented-roses.aspx

http://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/english/Advanced.asp?PageId=2025

http://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/english/Advanced.asp?PageId=1894

Good luck

Jolly Gary the Gardener

I would use trellis work and tie the stems to it as they grow.

 

Regards

Jolly G