Which should I use?

joyoustub
Joyoustub

Which should I use?

Asked on 9 Oct, 2008

For an arch - climbing or rambling roses, please? Thank you for your advice.

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doctorbob1
Doctorbob1

10 Oct, 2008

 

Hi, Use rambling roses for an arch, they give a thicker growth, use one each side. Climbing roses tend to send the growth to the top.

spritzhenry
Spritzhenry

10 Oct, 2008

 

But ramblers tend to be more vigorous so you'll have to prune hard to keep them under control!

volunteer
Volunteer

10 Oct, 2008

 

The arch will have to be quite large and strong for a rambler, they get very large with 10 feet of growth or more each year once they settle in. I'd advise some of the smaller climbers from David Austin roses. They breed some which are really just tall bushes but can be used as short climbers. Check their catalogue for advise of which variety to choose.

joyoustub
Joyoustub

10 Oct, 2008

 

Thank you both for that advice. Much appreciated.

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