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Growing Climbing Roses

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Growing Climbing roses… it’s the one exercise that must be included to complete a garden.

The climbing rose, also be referred to as ramblers, everblooming roses, pillars, and trailing roses are actually not classified as vines. They are not actually a vine because they lack parts necessary [...]

September 23rd, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Choosing Roses, Climbers or Ramblers, Growing Roses | One comment

Climbing Roses for Old-Fashioned Beauty

By Kathleen Gresham

Some say roses aren’t climbers by nature and that they must be trained. Whether or not that is true, climbing roses are well worth the extra effort it takes to grow them.

Just think….a climbing rose can grow to 40 feet up a tree. Yes, it’s possible! If you prefer a smaller version, there are also miniature climbing roses. Any rose is beautiful, but you might say climbers have a farther “reach.”

Want an image that a flower lover can appreciate? Imagine a huge field in the warm summer sunshine.  It is a vineyard with rows and rows of grape vines extending into the distance. Now instead of the grapevines, visualize rows and rows of climbing roses! What a vision that would be to behold.

Choosing the Right Climber

It is work taking the time to choose your climbing rose with care. Some can tolerate only small amounts of sunshine and will bloom only with the proper amount of sunlight. Others may not do well in full shade.

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March 15th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Choosing Roses, Growing Roses, History of Roses, Miniature Roses | Leave a comment

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