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Soft yellow or hot pink climbing roses
auntie betty
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Hi all - anyone recommend particular varieties of the above? To go in a very sunny but not windy spot against 8ft picket fence (wired) with yellow/white honeysuckle and clematis jackmanii. Soil isn't that fab but will be improved as much as poss, limy, very free draining to 1ft depth, then clay and solid limestone blocks. Ideally, scented and thornless (wouldn't they all be?) but flower power is the most important thing. Definitely want plants with good repeat. Any favourites out there? Have got a few ideas, but was hoping for the benefit of actual growing experience... Must be strong bright pink or soft primrosy yellow - orangey or peachy yellows would be disastrous. Ta in (optimistic) advance. Bx
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I have Malvern Hills - a short, repeat flowering soft yellow rambler - and Teasing Georgia - a more golden but mellow yellow rose which can be grown as a short climber. Both flower well for me.
I think Gertrude Jekyll is an excellent pink rose with good perfume and strong flowers but it is quite thorny. David Austin do some very good pink roses so have a look at their site.