Ah, that takes me back, @Omori! Crimson Showers was the first red climber I planted. It was very vigorous but the blooms were white/blush pink. DA said they thought it was down to them having a bad thrips infestation, so replaced it. The replacement was the same, so they replaced that with a different rose. They never got to the bottom of it, thrips, mix-up in the field (but they couldn’t think what with) or a sport, reversion.. Then there was the lovely Gruss an Teplitz, another victim of my hot wall. Marie Nabonnand has recently replaced The Prince’s Trust on the wall of death - but strictly chosen for heat tolerance, not a true red, more magenta. God loves a trier!
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Fire I am sure you said that elsewhere, but what's that red salvia closer to your house (assuming the other one, red and white, is Hot Lips)? I used to consider Rambling Rosie. I think it shouldn't get too big but it isn't completely small either. What about getting it as a weeping standard and underplant it with something pretty at the base?
I've shown you a fairy ring in my lawn before. Legacy of a flower bed surrounding a tree that was grubbed out. Just for fun and I'm not committing to it (please don't tell my husband!) which huge shrub rose would you choose for the middle? It gets sun from dawn to dusk apart from late afternoon for a couple of hours as one tree has a shadow across it (like in this pic). Healthy and long-flowering are more important than colour, scent is a nice to have. From the DA site Lark Ascending is the only one of the 3 the site recommends that would tempt me (and I'd need more than one for the mound of rose I'm envisaging) but I'm sure there are other and better options.
@Tack I would put Ispahan there but that's me and you said repeating... so then the second choice, The Ancient Mariner. Times three. A huge fountain of roses. Someone has it on Instagram, and yes, planted as a big group of three, I don't remember who but I remember it looking awesome.
I made a long 'huge shrub rose' list recently due to a spot I just found. I settled on Papworth's Pride (for now, I haven't ordered it) but then I already have Lark Ascending.
Other contenders were: Felicia Pink Prosperity Sally Holmes Adam Messerich (which I believe Marlorena has, or recently mentioned) Pax Reine des Violettes
I don't know any of these roses I have to admit, they were just ideas and I tend to just go for what I like.
I've often looked at Clair Matin, but off the top of my head I can't remember if it repeats.
These might not be huge enough for your space though!
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I used to consider Rambling Rosie. I think it shouldn't get too big but it isn't completely small either. What about getting it as a weeping standard and underplant it with something pretty at the base?
Other contenders were:
Felicia
Pink Prosperity
Sally Holmes
Adam Messerich (which I believe Marlorena has, or recently mentioned)
Pax
Reine des Violettes
I don't know any of these roses I have to admit, they were just ideas and I tend to just go for what I like.
I've often looked at Clair Matin, but off the top of my head I can't remember if it repeats.
These might not be huge enough for your space though!