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Trellis for rose

davebettzdavebettz Posts: 110
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Hi we've bought an expanding willow trellis for our new rose and was wondering if people put spacers behind them to move them off the walls a bit more? 

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  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Always a good idea, it aids ventilation.
    Southampton 
  • davebettzdavebettz Posts: 110
    Mrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants said:
    Always a good idea, it aids ventilation.
    Im just looking for ideas & pics on how to do it,seems to be harder with a willow trellis. 
  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Maybe wooden battens fixed to the wall then staple the trellis on. Not the staples used for paper of course but my OH said that's what they're called.
    Southampton 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'm not sure these expanding trellises are ever sturdy enough for climbers - especially something as heavy as a rose. Are you sure it's going to be suitable?

    Yes - on battens for airflow is always the best method.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • davebettzdavebettz Posts: 110
    Fairygirl said:
    I'm not sure these expanding trellises are ever sturdy enough for climbers - especially something as heavy as a rose. Are you sure it's going to be suitable?

    Yes - on battens for airflow is always the best method.
    I'm not sure tbh we've got one the other side so bought another to match. 

    The other is sitting on long screws with wire. 

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