Hi, I ended up buying Princes Trust and London Bridge, from Homebase of all places. Princes Trust was recommended which is why I chose that one, (thanks to Stephanie Ivey). London Bridge I can find no info about anywhere but took a chance anyway. Both planted now and have nice shoots coming out, so fingers crossed, in a couple of years or so they will be ready for training!! Thanks to all of you for your advice.
Hi Maria, just be careful with Princes Trust as it is very prone to black spots so early spray is fungicide is recommended. I have got a rose garden ( yes I am addicted to roses) with 83 roses in total (climbing, ramblers, HT, ground cover, patio..well to say I got the lot..lol) and Princess Trust is the only rose I have to spray during spring to make sure it won't be hit by blackspots again..lovely rose though. Graham Thomas is one of the best climbers as well.
I agree, Graham Thomas is gorgeous. I've had him only two years and can't wait for him to really hit his stride, as the flowers are so very beautiful. He is planted with cotinus 'Royal Purple' and the combination of the matt burgundy leaves with the rich pure yellow is just lovely.
If you like something unusual, try Rhapsody in Blue. It's a plum colour that fades to blue, a strong spicy fragrance, grows to eight feet. Though generally disease resistant you do need to spray against black spot.
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Hi, I ended up buying Princes Trust and London Bridge, from Homebase of all places. Princes Trust was recommended which is why I chose that one, (thanks to Stephanie Ivey). London Bridge I can find no info about anywhere but took a chance anyway. Both planted now and have nice shoots coming out, so fingers crossed, in a couple of years or so they will be ready for training!! Thanks to all of you for your advice.
Hi Maria, just be careful with Princes Trust as it is very prone to black spots so early spray is fungicide is recommended. I have got a rose garden ( yes I am addicted to roses) with 83 roses in total (climbing, ramblers, HT, ground cover, patio..well to say I got the lot..lol) and Princess Trust is the only rose I have to spray during spring to make sure it won't be hit by blackspots again..lovely rose though. Graham Thomas is one of the best climbers as well.
I agree, Graham Thomas is gorgeous. I've had him only two years and can't wait for him to really hit his stride, as the flowers are so very beautiful. He is planted with cotinus 'Royal Purple' and the combination of the matt burgundy leaves with the rich pure yellow is just lovely.
Ooooooh, best buy some spray then!! Thanks to you all. Have a Happy Easter.
Bit of an old thread but in case you're still looking ...
One of my favs is Bright Future (Kirora), sweetly scented, an orange blend. It's vigorous and grows to ten feet.
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If you like something unusual, try Rhapsody in Blue. It's a plum colour that fades to blue, a strong spicy fragrance, grows to eight feet. Though generally disease resistant you do need to spray against black spot.
My Graham Thomas are still flowering .
I have Gentle Hermione as bushes and "The Pilgrim" which is not doing so well.
I like the idea of The climber "Super Dorothy" which I saw at the David Austin gardens last summer
I seem to be going for the gentler colours.
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