Choose the Right Climbing Rose

Picking the right climbing rose for your garden can be a bit overwhelming with so many great climbers and ramblers to choose from. In this video, I'll highlight some of the most popular and sought-after varieties of climbing roses, including some from David Austin, others from Kordes and Meilland. I'll also discuss the basics of how to train them in the landscape.
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New Dawn by © 1971markus CC BY-SA 4.0
Don Juan by Ann reg CC BY-SA 3.0 AT
Laguna by CC BY-SA 4.0
Polka (own)
Westerland by CC BY-SA 3.0
Rosarium Uetersen by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0
Eden by Geolina163 CC BY-SA 4.0
Roberta Bondar (own)
Florentina by Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0
Souvenir du Docteur Jamain (own)
Sally Holmes (own)
Ghislaine de Feligonde (own)
Gertrude Jekyll by Andy Mabbett CC BY-SA 3.0
The Pilgrim by Leonora (Ellie) Enking CC BY-SA 2.0
Albertine by Spedona CC BY-SA 3.0
Buff Beauty (own)
Lady Banks by Acabashi CC BY-SA 4.0

[@emptynestgardens9057]

My goodness, I'm only a quarter of the way into this vid and my bank account is in tears 😁😂. Also husband just loves when I "discover" empty spaces in the garden. I think I just discovered another that would be in need of some apricot climbers.

[@bruconst]

Of his list: I cannot overstate how much we love our westerlands! We have two trained over either side of an arbor. They meet in the middle and are wonderful.

[@The_Black_Anarchist]

Buy bare root, cuttings or seeds.

[@carolinebarley]

@@The_Black_Anarchist bc those are cheaper? Any specific recommendations? I just moved into a house with a yard and am trying to plant a handful before fall. New to roses.

[@The_Black_Anarchist]

@@carolinebarley I spent weeks planning and picking out the right plants. It's hard to make recommendations without knowing what you already have. Before I buy plants, I take pictures and put them together to see how they would look.

[@ashleym.9682]

Aldi has climbing roses in store for $8! If you have one around. What a steal!

[@kittenkorleone2918]

The David Austin Gertrude Jekyll does wonderfully as a climber or a shrub. The breeder sells both angles. I love them so much, I'm putting more in. Its the only rose that I can smell the final single blossom of the year as I walk by it this mid October in zone 6 New England! It's scent is truly amazing! Not a single black spot or mildew. Actually the aphids didn't even bother it! You won't be disappointed in your purchase

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks!

[@stevefranks9873]

Planted a "Coral Dawn" this year. Man did it grow! At least 10 feet. And big beautiful fragrant pink blooms. Looking forward to adding a contrasting colour rose next year

[@lej5055]

Thank you Jason, this was a timely video as I’ve just order my first climber ( Olivia Austin CL) and I’m considering adding a second to my garden. There are several you’ve showcased that I think are quite lovely so I’ll have to look into them. As always your videos are great and very interesting so thanks doing them. A fan from Austin, Texas. Oh and congratulations on your “retirement “ !!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks!

[@MarthinB75]

Great video! May I also recommend DA 'The Generous Gardener'. Flowers truly reminds me floating water lilies. Every time I look at this climbing rose, images of Monet's paintings jump to mind... 🎨😆 Flowers are fleeting however and only lasts for a couple of days, but she's a productive rose with an abundance of flowers. She's also known for producing large rose hips in autumn. Gorgeous fragrance that carries through the air on hot sunny days. 🥰

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much Marthin - I'll look for it!

[@0010-n8q]

Sticking with you is lethal.. you’re very costly & extremely influential when it comes to roses..i’ve now exceeded 26 of the damasks .. moss roses & gallicas ..Portlands.. i’ve driven the man crazy ringing him every day adding 2 more new & take old one out business.. he must’ve gone bold by now pulling his hair off..so i chose r v roger old rose seller ..gave him 10 more to sell to me.. i’ll drive him up the wall with his knuckles too

[@bethanyrodriguez4525]

WOW so I searched up “how to prune dead head rose” and after watching that video I was wondering if I got a good climber rose.. so I clicked on your channel & this was the first video suggestion 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dc0145a]

If you have the space, Paul's Himalayan Musk once bloomer, but can't beat the performance. Blooms over long period. Mine is growing about 20' up an old maple tree. Also, love Lady In Red climber.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@thegreenpriestess5336]

My list just got bigger! If you like apricot, orange colored roses(the color is hard to explain. Kind of like the sky at sunset over the ocean on a clear day), Tangerine Skies Arborose is a gorgeous climbing rose that produces large strongly scented blooms.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll get it onto my own personal want list.

[@tracyfan9540]

I have been buying roses more than spaces I have in the garden. Polka produces one of the largest blooms that attracts me. 🤔 start thinking if I can plant some in the park next to my house 😅

[@continuousself-improvement1879]

Rent your neighbor's yard! 😂

[@SandyKH]

Can you make a video of thornless roses? I would sure appreciate it. I also appreciate that you have such a variety of colors and roses. Very lovely. Love your cleome too!

[@Pavazamalli]

Zephirine Drouhin is thornless climber that can put out 12 foot long canes. Wonderful fragrance. Its supposed to be repeat blooming, but in my Zone 9 flowers a lot in spring and then only sporadically

[@indianamette]

Lovely video, perfect for this time of year when the skies are turning grey in Scandinavia. My favourite climber is actually Buff Beauty, so it made me really happy to hear you mention it. I have one in a large pot that is waiting for me to find a place to plant it. Laguna surprised me this year with its beauty and strong damask fragrance. There is lighter pink sport that is called Sweet Laguna - I "accidently" bought it - and have troble finding a place for it. It's an addiction...

[@marycain7424]

I have a Gertrude Jekyll, she is 20 years old now. I’m in zone 5a, northern Colorado, and she is Blooming now. I’m eXpecting frost tomorrow night!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Mary. I'm rather looking forward to this one!

[@clannadgirl46]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I have 3 Gertrude Jekyll but they are shrubs roses. I moved them from Southern California to Georgia Bare root. They are all doing well. Was shocked to experience Japanese beetles. Your video on this was very good!

[@songum3838]

Please let me know How do l, purchase the roses?...those are the most Beautiful roses ... Specially David Austin roses

[@breakingburque2200]

Don Juan was a favorite of my clients. I love that roses take so many shapes.

[@maryanngibson3690]

This was a lovely video, your love of roses shines through, and I am especially glad you stress a lot of scented roses. For a long while, this wonderful characteristic was almost gone, in exchange for big blooms etc. thank you so much. Growing roses has been my hobby all my life, at 72 years old, my favourites are Pink Peace and Climbing Pink Peace. They are so hard to find lately. Also hard to find but deliciously scented is Papa Meilland. Thanks for this enjoyable video. Windsor, Ontario, city of roses.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@thaocanhcut]

Bookmarked, looking for a sunny space in my garden and start shopping soon. Thanks Jason 😁👍

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure!

[@debbiecasalina4475]

I love all roses, my favorite! Bought a new house last year, and there were none in the yard! Went to Lowe's got several on clearance brought them home gave them a new home, they are getting ready to bloom, getting new leaves, can't wait after this cold winter here in TN thanks for the tips on climbers!

[@paulstefan5333]

Wow, what a beautiful comment, how are you? I'm Paul and I want to be your friend and I'll be happy if you accept my friendship. If you don't mind, you can leave your WeChat WhatsApp, line phone or video group, I can add you. Let's talk. Thank you 🙏

[@peterkoller3761]

well, THANK YOU! I was looking for two - TWO - climbers to plant for next season, and now I cannot make up my mind, so I guess I´ll have to buy the whole lot you suggested - minus Ghislaine de Feligonde (which is awesome, over 12 ft high and so full of blooms in June that you can hardly see any green leaves!) and Gertrude Jekyll (of which there is apparently said to be two variants, one growing 5ft, and a sport growing almost 10ft - can you confirm/correct this rumour? I hope I got the climber, but don´t know yet cos I only planted it 2 weeks ago) Two more beautiful climbers: 1. once-blooming rosa pimpinellifolia double yellow, blooming very early in the year, and with the brightest lemon yellow blooms, 8-10ft tall but unscented, alas; 2. and Veilchenblau, once-blooming, with spectacular droves of small violet blooms, also unscented, but growing 20ft and more.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Peter! And I can second your recommendation of Veichenblau - well worth the space.

[@Moonstone1964]

Great video - thank you!!!!! I planted "Ghislaine de Feligonde " and "Felicite et Perpetue " last fall. "Ghislaine de Feligonde" is beautiful. This year I chose "Alchymist" and "Aloha". :-)

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Nice. I bought and lost Alchymist this year. Ugh. I'll have to find it again!

[@maribeltorres6233]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm …..I’m in love with all of these roses but I’m in Calgary, AB Canada. Can I still purchase from you?

[@sharonwebb945]

Glad you mentioned Westerland… I just bought one bare root in Australia but left it in box too long as weather was so cold windy n wet and by the time I unboxed it, it was nearly dead, however it has some green and a few leaf buds so I sprayed it with rose food and am keeping it watered speaking love and life over it, expecting it to recover! It’s a gorgeous colour though I’ve only seen it online not for real. How would you describe the scent (other than strong …which is good news)?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'd call the fragrance "sweet", but I suppose that depends on your nose.

[@yingzh2948]

I hope one day you can introduce some Japanese roses. Recent years Japanese breeders make a lot of successful variety and they looks very gorgeous! They has more unique color and shapes, especially the blue roses, it is so special!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - I'll see what I can find out. Most of what I see in the Canadian market is from 2 or 3 large US producers (Weeks, Francis, Star). I saw a few roses on the market this year from Suntory's catalog, but not 'Applause' (the pale blue/mauve transgenic rose). Maybe as I become more familiar with different suppliers, I'll find a way to add Japanese, Indian or European bred roses to my collection.

[@avdm196]

I regularly watch your video and admire your knowledge. I would like to add 2 of my favourites to your list: Zephirine Drouhin, absolutely thornless!! fuchsia/cherry rose burbon type rose with strong fragrance. Easy to train. Abraham Darby, an Austin rose that can be both a shrub and a climber, amber orange colour, strong fragrance. I could send you pictures by mail. Zephirine climbs 5-6 yards (4+ meters)to the roof and has a spectacular blooming in spring and less blooms later, Abraham Darby blooms about the same time , 2.5-3meters, till frost. Both get black spots unless sprayed but I often forget and they still survive. I can send you pictures by email.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for adding your recommendations!

[@marydrew3568]

Jason, Thank you for this video about climbers. I am an avid rosarian and left my established roses behind to move to acerage. Last spring I put in a formal rose garden here with about 70 new roses, plus about 10 climbers. I am new to climbers and have planted two Pretty in Pink Eden climbers on my wrap around porch. It gets morning sun and afternoon shade. I hope the Edens will be okay with morning sun exposure. I also planted Joseph's Coat and it put on a major show in its first year this summer! I have David Austin's Strawberry Hill and DA Colette, which can both be grown as climbers. I really appreciate you sharing the pruning videos and information about climbers. Thank you!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing the details of your garden.

[@bambihouse9050]

Unbelievable I got a new fence and my intent is to grow climbers. Your knowledge is amazing and I would follow you anywhere I know you got it already figured out 😅

[@nanomc3174]

Hi Jason, happy to hear u will “retire” doing something you love…that’s the way to do it ! Best wishes as u go forward…Thanks again for another informative vid…would love to know if you have any recommendations for a climber in a tropical climate ?

[@josiehollerbach4429]

Thank you. I am learning a lot from your videos. Just starting to love roses.

[@leiaflash5055]

Thank you Jason for another informative video showcasing some gorgeous climbers! I'm still working on my one and only 'John Davis' (which you had recommended in another video), if that produces blooms, I'll maybe have to get some more!

[@lookforward2life]

Did it bloom or does it look like it will this year? 🤞🏼

[@leiaflash5055]

@@lookforward2life It did bloom and was gorgeous on one cane as rabbits ate the rest!

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

Another excellent review Jason. Really appreciate that you actually grow the things you recommend. And interesting facts to back it up Cheers Jason and Colleen 🌱🌱🌱

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the encouragement Jason and Colleen! I'm glad you've found these useful.

[@scallywags12]

I have Abraham Darby which is apricot color, lovely fragrance and is 8 feet. Repeat blooms a lot! Love it!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Agreed. Abraham Darby is no shrinking violet!

[@GonzoTheRosarian]

My favorite climber is Zephirine Drouhin, thornless as well and marvelous scent.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. Not so healthy in my area (foliar disease) but I'd grow it if I could!

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Hi Jason, you have done it again! Being as it is that I am in love with roses your video is absolutely disturbing, I want them all!!! Please advise me which would be the best acquisition to provide the profusion, beauty and fragrance of one or more roses that will drive where I live (Mallorca). And can you provide where I can have them shipped to me? Good God Jason, you inject so much knowledge and admiration with all your knowledge of roses 🌹. Thank you so much.

[@sldulin]

wow, that is just tremendous Jason, tons of good information and ideas there. I'm sure I will be viewing this video again. I have Don Juan in my yard but much prefer my Dublin Bay. btw, you talk fast enough the CC gets to be a real mash-up. Probably no way you can edit that.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'm going to agree with you on 'Dublin Bay' for consistent garden performance, but 'Don Juan' has that intense Damask scent that I can't resist. Thanks for the heads up on the captioning. YT sometimes needs a bit of correction, so I went back through the file.

[@maryannjordan8143]

My favorite climber, or miniature climber I guess is called magic dragon bred by Ralph Moore it’s just super easy to train very pliable stems, loads of flowers, it’s got me hooked on miniature climbers for sure, if you have any suggestions in that category please share

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

You bet. I trying a couple more mini climbers this year, and I'll update as I go.

[@paulstefan5333]

Wow, what a beautiful comment, how are you? I'm Paul and I want to be your friend and I'll be happy if you accept my friendship. If you don't mind, you can leave your WeChat WhatsApp, line phone or video group, I can add you. Let's talk. Thank you 🙏

[@christy5849]

Strongly recommend Gertrude Jekyll, it’s beautiful and edible, you can make rose jam

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - good to hear!

[@paulstefan5333]

Wow, what a beautiful comment, how are you? I'm Paul and I want to be your friend and I'll be happy if you accept my friendship. If you don't mind, you can leave your WeChat WhatsApp, line phone or video group, I can add you. Let's talk. Thank you 🙏

[@caroleminvielle9554]

The Pilgrim is absolutely superb. My favourite. Ours is flowering its socks off (June in UK).

[@janedonahoe2728]

As always soooo helpful. Thanks Jason💚

[@thomashanks9891]

@Jane. You're right, beautiful video and what is the current situation in your country regarding the spread of the virus?

[@janedonahoe2728]

@@thomashanks9891 Umm, doesn't seem to be affecting the beautiful roses at all 😅

[@thomashanks9891]

@@janedonahoe2728Good to hear from you, I'm doing great at the moment and If I may ask do you have a rose garden at home? Looking forward to hear from you

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Glad to know someone else loves Buff Beauty.

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

Love your videos! In my experience, many clients are disappointed to learn that many climbers on the market such as 'Eden' and 'Don Juan', are not cane hardy to cold winter areas of Canada and suffer severe cane damage as a result. They generally don't survive on their natural roots and require a graft that must be buried deep. Also needing serious winter protection on top of that, if they're envisioned to adequately fill a whole garden structure, they may still suffer substantial damage regardless of any winter protection they receive. Eden and Westerland can be treated as small shrubs in colder zones since they winterkill right down to the ground. The following climbers (or large shrubs that can be trained into climbers) are suited to cold Canadian zones 3-5 on their natural roots. Depending on micro-climate and winter-type, wind and freezing rain can do a nasty number on roses. The canes of these varieties should hold up better or suffer less or minimal winter damage. *Canadian Explorer Climbers:* Sir Thomas Lipton, William Baffin and its sport, Lucy Irene, John Cabot, John Davis, Quadra, Henry Kelsey, Captain Samuel Holland, Louis Jolliet, Alexander Mackenzie. *Additional Climbers:* Albertine, Lilian Gibson, Polestar, Ramblin' Red, Repens Alba, Above and Beyond, Carmenetta, Dortmund, Rosatoum Utersen, Alchymist, Fruhlingsgold, Ames Climber, Cherry Frost and sometimes New Dawn. If anyone else has more to add to this zone appropriate list, please do chime in... 🌹

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks very much for your recommendations. If you're on Facebook at all, I'd invite you to join the Canada Rose Exchange - I'm sure others there would be happy to hear about your suggested varieties.

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thank you! I've been meaning to set up a Facebook account for quite some time, so now there's a good reason to do so, lol. Sorry about the typo in "Rosarium Utersen". If I may ask, what is the coldest (or lowest) winter temperature where your roses grow?

[@petramckean5041]

I have a gorgeous Fantin leTour! Beautiful!

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I have Wollerton Old Hall which is absolutely gorgeous and never has a drop of blackspot in zone 7A if you're looking for a David Austin.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much! I'll look for it

[@celinahatton2653]

I have 2 Wollys and adore them. Stunning colour and scent.

[@pertelote4526]

Florentina is a wonderful rose, super disease-resistant. I saw it in the Europa Rosarium in Sangerhausen in Germany at the beginning of September. Despite the rainy summer it looked incredibly healthy and had lots of flowers. Another super-healthy one was Bajazzo which is also a repeat-flowering rose.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks! I'll look for Bajazzo as well.

[@pertelote4526]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Take a look at Golden Gate, John Cabbot and Tradition 95 too. All of them looked absolutely fine while others had serious problems with black spot (some of the roses I saw there were completely bare).

[@carollevine8229]

Thank you so much for this info. Love the videos and all the presentation and straightforward education. This has helped me tremendously in growing my roses.

[@theheritagehousesc]

Great video! I love the choices! I love roses but so the deer. Every time I turn around they eat them almost to the ground. Any deer resistant one out there?😂😂😂

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Not really. I've heard people say thorny roses like rugosa, but that only goes for old wood. The tender new shoots are still pretty tasty for deer.

[@cgj3888]

Great list sadly not ,many available in UK, my question is What is the difference between climbers and ramblers SMILES

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I've usually seen the term rambler applied to near-species hybrids of roses like R. multiflora, R. wichuraiana, R. sempervirens, and as such they're generally (but not always) once-blooming and can be quite vigorous in habit. From this list in this video, 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' and Lady Banks would both usually be called ramblers. 'Ghislaine' is atypical, because it's a repeat bloomer, but most ramblers you would prune lightly only after their main flush of flowers.

[@silvermoon-2023]

Video is nice Probably the inly thing is missing that is about climate zones Will these samples fit to Ukrainian geography Kyiv region in particular Thank you very much ❤

[@maryjocollard8282]

I have 2 of the Gertrude Jekyll because I absolutely love the scent. I had walked by one at a local nursery and just stopped in my tracks. I needed that rose! You will love it.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Mary. Looking forward to it!

[@dougkelley2781]

I can echo this, Mary Jo. Gertrude has the most lush scent ever, as well as stunning color. She is a spiny thing, but worth it!

[@CarolinaCindyGarden]

@@dougkelley2781 Gertrude's fragrance is intoxicating.

[@wachterwachter]

Defo would not categorize the smell of Westerland, Rosarium Ut. and Buff beauty as STRONG.........they are mild to medium

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for your opinion on it. Noses vary, so I more or less went with the description from Helpmefind, which is more of a consensus/community opinion for the fragrance.

[@LinA-it9vd]

In Southern Ontario we lost our Eden roses. I had it for years and I’m not the only one. The nursery said they had a huge fail rate this spring. Not sure what happened to cause this.

[@shanelpaige2152]

I love my sally Holmes! She's a vigorous grower! Smells ahhmazzzinng!

[@hokeypokeypots]

My favorite climbing rose that also looks beautiful as a freestanding shrub is Colette. It grows to the size of a forsythia or a bridal veil spirea and when in main bloom in early summer, makes a beautiful and fragrant specimen that's absolutely awesome. It does rebloom later on in the summer, but not as fully as that first bloom...but the whole plant is very shapely when left to grow untrimmed.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for sharing your pick!

[@annem9139]

1. Ghislaine pronounced Gillarn; 2. Nahema is a gorgeous climber, beautifully scented and a clear pale pink, repeat flowerer. :) I have just seen someone else mention Naheema below - I'm in rural Victoria

[@paulstefan5333]

Wow, what a beautiful comment, how are you? I'm Paul and I want to be your friend and I'll be happy if you accept my friendship. If you don't mind, you can leave your WeChat WhatsApp, line phone or video group, I can add you. Let's talk. Thank you 🙏

[@bbr9707]

Both you’re Austin climbers GJ and the Pilgrim I will highly recommend! Just hit the like on the way in guys! Thanks for the vid! B

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@christinerowan5201]

I had a Kiftsgate rose on a very very large Arbour for years. Incredibly prolific it expanded to 20+ ft branches. It is white and when it blooms the fragrance it amazing. Bees absolutely coated the flowers and you could hear them from quite a distance. Alas, the Arbour rotted and collapsed as did the rose. I was successful at 3 cuttings and would love to replant. Would love to grow up a strong tree. This rose is a winner if you have LOTS of room!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

It sure is! So massive.

[@bellarosa009]

I'm so happy that you mentioned your love for the rose, 'Ghilsane de Feligonde' as I planted one last year. It had a few blooms and continued to grow super tall!! I can't wait to see if she survives our cold temps here in Zone 5b, NW Illinois. I also would recommend for cold climates, any of the Canadian Explorer roses including John Davis, William Baffin and John Cabot - super hardy roses.

[@paulstefan5333]

Wow, what a beautiful comment, how are you? I'm Paul and I want to be your friend and I'll be happy if you accept my friendship. If you don't mind, you can leave your WeChat WhatsApp, line phone or video group, I can add you. Let's talk. Thank you 🙏

[@sharleneyurgensen4441]

What do you think of climbing rose John Davis? Is this a good climbing rose ? Thanks. Great video great information 🌸🌺🌹🌹👍🇨🇦 from Vancouver Island, BC, Victoria 🇨🇦

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Love it. Never any winter die-back, and loads of blooms.

[@johanconradie2120]

Most incredible beautiful video HALLELUJAH

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@thesummerland6165]

so helpful, yes, it's overwhelming

[@ramonaarnaez8024]

I love that one it's gorgeous I never had a rose like that it's gorgeous gorgeous

[@pamelacorbett8774]

For me, two of the best are Aloha (Boerner) and Crimson Glory, both highly scented.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for your picks Pamela

[@townshipbs2335]

Hi, i looked up on the kordes website about florentina,they mention---'natural height: 200 cm', does that mean 1 branch max grow is 200cm?so even if i bend the branch horizontally, i only need 2meter on each side max?a 4 meter wide wall can fit one florentina,am i correct?or is it possible that it grow alot bigger than that?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Everything is approximate and varies to your climate as well. Yes, a 4m wall sound about right to me, but you'll have to manage by pruning and training as well.

[@atrem227]

Thank you for this information about climbing roses I'm glad I came across your video. I have been looking for climbing rose for a while now, I completed my walkway project and I put up arbol for my dream rose EDEN. I have a question would you please tell me if I can grow this rose here in Florida? And if so can I buy it from you? THANK YOU

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the support Jessica but I can't sell into the US. Eden struggles a little bit with humidity here, but I'd probably want to hear from other Florida gardeners about how it performs in your region.

[@tinaknutsen]

I rewatch some of your videos….they are addictive and my plant list is growing but my budget isn’t 😂

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Lol Tina. I hear you! My wish list keeps expanding too.

[@mercury_rising]

I put in a Gertrude Jekyll in last year. Man it’s thorny! Not much blooms in year one. Looking forward to seeing what it will do next year.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the heads up

[@ginnieporter641]

Thanks for another great video Jason. I live on the olympic penninsula, not too different from your area. I have a Kiss Me Kate that is going on it's 4th summer. It had two large very stiff canes. I managed to curve them. I got a few blooms last year but it was disappointing. This year i cut off one of the large canes and it is putting up a nice bunch of lower growth now. The upper cane put out a lot of laterals with lots of new growth. Today i was out there looking at it and there is maybe one or two buds! That is it. I cut off the tops of the laterals that are not producing buds. I hope this stimulates some bud formation but i am thinking something else is going on as i had the same problem on a Quicksilver and part of my Laguna. Too much rain? Too cold? Wrong fertilizer? I just use organic stuff-compost mixed with washed cow manure from a local nursery. What else can i try??? Thanks

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Organic compost & cow manure are fine. Cold and rain can definitely influence it, but then you'd probably see it vary when we get our dry/sunny stretches later in summer. I think staying on top of removing older canes is a good practice on your part, and will likely result in younger, more productive canes that you can more easily bend towards horizontal to encourage flower initiation.

[@grownnearrainier1617]

Wowza. Can definitely see why people are so eager to get heir hands on an Eden rose! I'll be getting a climbing rose this season, thank you for the inspiration.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

You bet. It's a real showstopper!

[@coolsuly5365]

Hello Jason, possible to give me your view. I have an arch and plan to have climbing roses there. For arch structure, which one is more suitable ? Westerland or Polka ? Is Polka also called "Crepuscule" or "Dusk" or "Twilight" ? And between Westerland an Polka, which one is more resistant to disease like black spot or milddew ? Thanks a lot

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

No, Polka is different than Crepuscule for sure. Your color preference may be the deciding factor as they're both great climbers. Westerland might be the more vigorous of the two, and maybe a little more disease resistant in my experience

[@michaelzajic6231]

Mill Pond Botanical Garden in Delaware's favorite climber is the thornless old Bourbon rose, 'Therese Drouhin' a large deep pink, abundant repeat bloomer, to 12 feet, somewhat disease resistant, and fragrant. No thorns is very welcome on an arch way or where visitors pass close and at some risk of snag on thorny roses.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Michael. Could it be Zephirine Drouhin? Good to hear it does well in Delaware - it's an old favorite! In my climate it's too prone to foliar disease - and regularly drops all its leaves to mildew and blackspot. I wish we could grow it well!

[@aprilgaudenti257]

I just found you, I hope you look at your older posts. I have a 30 year old Joseph’s coat , it’s stunning with multi colored sherbet yellow orange dark pink flowers, nonstop!! My nephew attacked it and it will never be the same. I’d like to know if you have any or know where I can get another. Also I have a 30year old Cecil brunner, when he starts to bloom the leaves disappear!’ Baby pink ruffles.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi April. Joseph's Coat is still popular enough to show up in the garden centers with their spring selection - I think Weeks still offers it in their main selection.

[@intanbaharuddin2703]

❤Finally, l chose David Austin's Albrighton rambler due to its resistance & suitable to all soil & PH types & Delbard's Nahema pink due to the same reasons & lovely strong fragrance❤😊. Don Juan is lovely but, prone to black spot.😢

[@nihatsavmaz6677]

Very well explained! Thank you!

[@Wolf-xu1fj]

They need to have a rose directory , it seems these roses have different names in different countries

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. So true. The online resource I use is www.helpmefind.com/rose

[@rnguyen2516]

Hi Jason, I know that you have Eden, but do you have The Generous Gardener? I was looking at the Generous Gardener, but I read that it needs shade. I need something that loves full sun, and I love Eden and Queen of Sweden. I was just wondering what your thoughts were. Thank you for all of your knowledge!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - it's not one that I've grown in my garden yet, so I'll reserve judgement for now.

[@hmelens]

Hello... Beautiful roses as usual. My husband bought me 3 Tangerine Skies Arborose fory birthday. I really would love to train them up my cattle panel arch that enters my garden. Panels are 48" wide, arch is 10 foot across, about 8' tall.. What is best way to train. Will one on ea side be ok?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Maria. I haven't grown this one yet, but but based on the stats on Helpmefind, the 4' width shouldn't be a problem. The site does quote an overall height of 8ft, which means it might be a big ask for them to fill in the top of the arch. That said, it depends on your climate and soil a lot too. A light soil and good temperatures might make it an easy job

[@hmelens]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you so much for your input :-)

[@JesusisLord13221]

Thank you! We are building a fence and an arbor around the gate where I would love some climbing roses. Do any of these varieties have year round foliage or do they all become bare in winter? I am in love with Eden 🥰🤍 so beautiful!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Yes, all my roses lose their leaves in the winter

[@lydvincecruz8395]

Beautiful 😍 🤩 Tha🎉nks for sharing the experience with all the information about the climbing rose.I appreciate it very much.

[@generationshomestead]

I just potted up a bunch of my new dawn cuttings and My wife and I discussed it and decided to plant them at our new trellis that we recently put in. It was funny because right after we had decided about it, your video showed up and the new dawn what is the first one you mentioned. LOL hey! By the way, your channel is awesome! I’ll be glad when I can get a mist system set up here at my new nursery.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

You've got a pretty good collection of plants going there! Best of luck with all your propagation.

[@ecab-dy9de]

Hello and thank you for all the wonderful information! I recently purchased a Sombreuil Rose and want to get her settled by my pergola. However the distance will be about 22” away from the post. Is that too far for a climbing rose? Thank you for your advice!

[@dianawood2671]

Hi Jason, Do you sale climbing Iceberg? I have many climbers but am looking for this one right now. Love to watch your video, very informative. Diana

[@JamesDeanDiedIn1955]

Just wondering how big a pot/container is needed to support a 20ft climber? Thank you Jason

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Going that large, I'm not sure I can offer much guidance except "the bigger the better" - or a bottomless pot so the roots can get into the garden soil.

[@rayoflight1102]

Westerland is my fav for years,it doesnt act like rambler rose,but like big shrub in my climate,by the way smells insanely good.I can spend hours by smelling him.I do also have Pierre de ronsard and it is have spectacular flowers!Rosarium eutersen doing well,it is also has shrubby habit.Cant wait to see first flowers on my sally holmes. I would say Decor Arlequin is doing greately as rambler,it grows strongly veryically,and dont even reguire supporting, I dont have any but I know spot where he is grows even in extremal conditions. If we talks about once blooming plants, than absolute champion on that category is Flammentanz,many old cotteges has that variety,and its still goes from garden to garden

[@nancyverburg315]

Jason Question not on this topic but wondered if any Rose bush can be shaped into a Rose tree? I have a bush that has 2 strong canes that got very tall earlier in the year and with your advice I cut them back, most of the older canes didn't do much after that but I got roses on the 2 strong ones. It just looks like I can make it into a tree in the spring. Thanks for your advice.

[@thomashanks9891]

@Nancy. Hope your rose plant is growing well by the way what is the current situation in your country regarding the spread of the virus?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. It's generally a form that's achieved by grafting. I'm not sure it would be possible to really maintain in a tree form any other way. (I'd be happy to be proven wrong though!)

[@renato4583]

Belissima escolha de trepadeiras, flores incríveis... Mais um video fantástico

[@pharmkid02]

I’m in zone 5 Chicago, is there any CANE hardy climbing rose??

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Have a look at the Canadian "Explorer" series roses like John Davis and Henry Kelsey.

[@rachelmariatsiganos3524]

Another excellent video! Wish I could support your farm, but not so here in Chicago. I appreciate the recommendations yet can't decide which to choose! :)

[@theressomelovelyfilthdownh4329]

I really don't want to be that guy. But the GH in Gallagher is just more of a throaty H sound. So Gal-la-Her not Gal-lag-her if that makes any sense? I hear Gal-la-ger a lot as well when people try to pronounce this name. The easiest way to deal with any Irish words with GH in the middle is to ignore the G and just stress the H more.

[@heidihein8662]

Very informative! I have Westerland, but not a proper structure for it to climb on; it's good to know it can be grown as a shrub. Jason, do you - or will you next year sell at farmer's markets south of the river? I'm in SE Langley, within walking distance of … the other rose breeder … but you know - options are always good.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Heidi. We're planning some events around the lower mainland (and even further out) and we'll update on the website as we work out details.

[@fridgemagnet9831]

I went from zero climbers to Eden, nahema, cocktail, golden shower, count Dracula, My eden is taking its time I establish, already one year in ground. I heard the American rose society rates eden as 9.1 out of 10, it's like the top 1% of roses. Count Dracula is amazing, already big and covered in flowers. And not too big. Just yesterday got rhapsody in blue. Still figuring out where to plant, I hear it doesn't want too much heat. Thanks for another great video.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

And thanks for sharing your selections!

[@celinahatton2653]

I have 2 Nahemas. Glorious scent. I am growing them over an arch at the front entrance to my yard. Can't wait for them to get nice and big.

[@gioknows]

Those roses are absolutely gorgeous. Cheers from your newest subscriber in Ottawa🍁

[@ervin7515]

Anyone knows the name of the plant/ flower behind him the purple colour one at 1:52minutes? And where can I get it in Australia? Thanks

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

That's autumn monkshood

[@rebekahlaflin3565]

Love your videos, they’re always inspiring, and I’m always sharing them, they are so full of useful information and practical easy to follow demonstrations. You named a number of roses I love, The Pilgrim being my favorite.

[@michelebell8862]

I have ordered Bathsheba which is a DA climber. I hope it's wonderful.

[@vimeopictures5170]

which climbing rose variety is super hardy in hot temps? (For 45 degree celsius temp)

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Try Lady Banks. There's a famously large specimen growing in Tombstone AZ, and I suspect it gets high temperatures at times.

[@radhikamaddela9173]

I got Eden from Witherspoon rose culture next to my home, how about Eden pretty pink and red? Do they carry the same fame ?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I've only grown the original Eden, so I can't say much about the comparison.

[@maryanngibson3690]

There used to be some good plant nurseries in Windsor, Ontario, now we have big box stores with incorrectly names plants, would love it if we could get the antique roses, heirloom types.

[@ImAussieMate]

Do you have a kiss me Kate rose? I can't find anyone who says they have it growing well..

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I do. It's still establishing in the garden, but so far so good.

[@SafiyyahDobbes]

Can you recommend climbing varieties that do well in pots?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

The larger the pot, the better they do! I've had good success with John Davis, Climbing Iceberg and Laura Ford, but it's really just a matter of matching the pot size with the expected size of the plant.

[@YRzone8a]

Hi,may i ask,how big a large full size climbing rose 's root can get?for example Eden Rose 85?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Eden (depending on climate) can reach up to around 12ft: www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.4791

[@YRzone8a]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I mean root under ground ,the size

[@Ellofez]

Yes , the once bloomming Lady Banks rose comes in a yellow and white or light pink varities. 😊

[@0010-n8q]

The recent rose sale by fryers roses was a bargain & a half with very high quality & unknown roses selling at £9.00 instead of £23.00 each ..i got 9 because i’d already bought 5 from British roses at full price..amongst them .. they sent me Rosa special anniversary cl it said .. a climber i didn’t want .. but hey ho.. who’s complaining at that price..i saved £192.. i thought i’ll share that with you as i have nowhere to plant that..i put it in pot

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Not a bad problem to have!

[@0010-n8q]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm 😁😁😁😁😁😬

[@Medusa_Gorgo]

Trying to find a ‘Rosarium Uetersen' or to see if it would handle the texas sun/ heat and how to order

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

The US has a very good supply of roses both through retail and mail order. I'm not active in the US market, so it's not from me, but I'm sure you'll be able to find it.