Climbing rose bushes are an excellent way of bringing height and a feeling of abundance to the garden. They are best and most frequently used on house walls but are also perfect for growing on pillars, obelisks, walls, trellises, and overarches. Climbing Roses usually have large flowers, held singly or in small groups. Nearly all varieties have the ability to repeat flower. They are fragrant and healthy and have the natural ability to flower from the top almost to the ground.
Climbing rose bushes bloom the best in full sun. Choose a location with at least 6 hours of sun per day. Morning sun is more kind to the plant.
Watering these rose bushes one to two inches of water per week is usually sufficient, but this varies by climate and growing conditions. Hot locations and sandy soil like Colorado will need more frequent watering. Make sure to water the ground and not the leaves.
Climbing roses do their best in rich, fertile, loamy soil with good drainage. No matter what soil is in your garden, it can be improved with the addition of organic matter such as compost, mulch, or peat moss. This will improve drainage in heavy clay soils and improve water retention in sandy soils.
Climbing rose bushes are heavy feeders and benefit from regular applications of fertilizer. Choose a balanced fertilizer or one labeled for roses. Iron is essential if the soil’s pH is too high. If the leaves turn yellow with green veins, use an iron supplement.
Color: Coral Pink
Fragrance: Strong Spicy
Well-formed large pure coral pink buds and blooms exude a spicy fragrance. Award-winning. Blooms on new and old wood. Proven performer. Late to flower in spring.
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Fall
Plant Height: 10 – 12 feet
Plant Spacing: 6 feet
Color: Pale Pink
Fragrance: Sweet Rose
Hardy and vigorous. Large fragrant pale pink flowers. Glossy dark green leaves. Blooms on new and old wood. Proven performer. Hardy. Available Budded & Own-root.
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Fall
Plant Height: 10 – 20 feet
Plant Spacing: 8 feet
Hydrangeas do well in partially shaded areas like under a large tree or on the side of a house. They like to receive sun in the morning, and the partial shade is in the heat of the afternoon. In Colorado, too much full sun will cause them to get sunburned.
Hydrangea shrubs need to have well-draining soils that is rich in organic matter. Most Colorado soils will benefit from the addition of peat moss and compost that helps retain moisture. The pH determines the colors of the blooms. Acidic soil will give you blue flowers, and alkaline soil gives you pink flowers. Â
If hydrangea shrubs are given too much high-nitrogen fertilizer, they may grow full and lush, but there will be fewer flowers. If the soil is rich, fertilizer is not needed. Otherwise, a light application in March or April may be warranted.
Make sure to water your hydrangea shrubs regularly. Those big blooms require a lot of water to stay lush and full. About one inch of water throughout the week is ideal. If they receive more sun give them at least two inches during the hotter summer days.
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