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grimble2007grimble2007 Posts: 38
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Which scented roses would grow well over this new arch?

and any other scenoted climbers for inspiration? 

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  • pansyfacepansyface Posts: 22,342

    It really depends on what colours you like or want.

    Climbing Fragrant Cloud is a beautifully perfumed lipstick red rose.

    Adelaide d'Orleans is a blush pink.

    Gertrude Jekyll is a strong pink.

    Honeysuckes and Jasmines smell beautiful but have to be kept under control.

    Nice arch.image

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  • grimble2007grimble2007 Posts: 38

    Thanks pansyface, I already have red roses, fancy some pink or white if possible. I do have clotted cream jasmine which might look nice as well as climbing Mrs booth by fuschia?

     

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 29,653

    David Austin list some good perfumed pink or white rambling roses, some of which have repeat flowering.  http://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/fragrant/most-fragrant-rambling Phyllis Bide is another one to check out.

    I would think ramblers would be most amenable to training over your arch as they are not as stiff as climbers.

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  • grimble2007grimble2007 Posts: 38

    Thank you obelisk, I will check out the David Austen site. 

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