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The ultimate climbing rose

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  • AaronBilAaronBil Posts: 100
    wow that is nice, thanks for the suggestion
  • edhelkaedhelka Posts: 2,351
    I am a fan of bottomless pots if the situation requires it.

    Disease resistance is going to depend on the climate and microclimate. I often recommend different roses than most people here because I simply wouldn't trust them in my garden.

    For a disease-resistant true red, I would choose 'Florentina'.
    Or 'Rambling Rosie' if you prefer a rambler.
    For bright pink, 'Laguna'.
    For light pink, 'The Generous Gardener'.

    There would be many more options if you are ok with ramblers or other colours.
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    I’m actually going to plant a vigorous rambler in bottomless pot to climb over a large arch because I don’t have enough soil depth. Although it’s in a more open/shady position, not against a hot south-facing wall like yours, I will still employ the heat-mitigation methods I mentioned as, in my hotter climate, it probably works out about the same. Mine is a once bloomer though, with maybe some scattered blooms later, so not the good repeat flowerer you are looking for.
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Aaron 583 said:
    does the perfect trouble free climbing rose exist?
    It might well do for you, but, as noted, quite a lot will depend on your own microclimates. I would say, if you want a very healthy repeat climber, there will be one for you. Learn carefully how to look after it.

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