Content
- The wonderful world of climbing roses - history, varieties, care
- Roses have been bred for over 2019 years
- There are many dew wild and cultivated roses
- The group of climbing roses is very varied
- Which climbing rose variety is suitable for my garden?
- What is the difference between rambler roses and climbing roses?
- Climbing roses need trellis aids
- Design options with climbing roses
- Climbing roses in connection with other plants
- Cultivate delicate climbing roses in the bucket - the best varieties
- Tips
With climbing roses walls and walls can be beautifully decorated
The wonderful world of climbing roses - history, varieties, care
In nature, there are around 100 different species of wild roses and many more hybrids. Roses have been bred by humans for more than 2019 years, so today there are thaws of cultivars - from tiny ground cover to large shrubs and meter-high climbing roses.
Roses have been bred for over 2019 years
The first garden roses were probably bred in the Middle East and reached ancient Greece and Rome in the rest of Europe. The first species were the French Rose (Rosa gallica), the Damascus Rose (Rosa damascena) and Rosa alba. These are robust and intensely fragrant varieties that bloom only once a year. In the seventeenth century, Dutch and French breeders crossed Alba and Damascus roses into the large-flowered varieties with over 100 petals. From about 1780 Chinese roses (Rosa chinensis) arrived in Europe and since then have been crossed with the European species. In this way, many new rose types were created.
There are many dew wild and cultivated roses
Different groups of roses can be distinguished. Wild roses and their hybrids are large, arched overgrown shrubs. These bear only once, usually in the spring, simple, strongly fragrant flowers. Decorative rosehips develop in autumn. In addition, a distinction is made between old and modern garden roses, the varieties also known as historical roses all dating back to before 1867. The modern species include the so-called tea hybrids (large-flowered shrub roses), Floribundarosen (tufted shrub roses) and various dwarf shrub roses.
The group of climbing roses is very varied
Climbing roses are not climbers in the true sense, but only shrub roses with particularly long shoots. They have long, very strong shoots and large flowers, which - depending on the variety - stand alone or in small grapes. Some bloom only in the summer (once-blooming climbing roses), but many are multi-flowering species that show their flowering into the autumn (more often blooming climbing roses). So-called rambler roses are powerful spreading climbers that usually develop small flowers in large clumps at the beginning of summer.
Which climbing rose variety is suitable for my garden?
Like all roses, climbing roses are quite sensitive and require careful care in addition to a good location. In particular, the historic varieties are quite susceptible to disease in today's conditions, after all, they were cultivated under completely different air and soil conditions. So you need extra intensive care. Instead, you can also opt for more robust rose varieties. A good indication of this is the ADR seal, the so-called "Rosen-TÜV", in which newly grown roses are subjected to a rigorous test.
What is the difference between rambler roses and climbing roses?
The large group of climbing roses can be roughly distinguished in Rambler and Climber. Rambler roses have particularly long and soft shoots, which is why they need extra support. The Climber shoots, on the other hand, are strong and prickly, and can grow upright to some extent without assistance. Rambler roses generally form much longer shoots than climbers.
Climbing roses need trellis aids
Ramblers are ideal for planting whole trees, but are also great for planting pergolas, pergolas, etc. Climbers, on the other hand, do not grow as high as rambler roses and should therefore be grown on trellises or round arches. Whichever trellis you prefer, without it, your climbing rose will grow more like a shrub - which it is basically. The shoots are always tied with raffia or other soft material to the trellis, because they can not hold on safely alone - a strong gust of wind and the unsecured climbing rose is torn off her climbing aid.
Design options with climbing roses
Remember that not all roses flower at the same time. Choose climbing rose varieties with different flowering times so that they can enjoy their flowers all summer long. In addition, cultivars reach different heights, which should also be considered in the garden design. For example, you can green a house wall with various climbing and rambler roses, but also combine climbing with garden roses. For climbing the climbing roses plant a wall or hedge, while the smaller shrub roses are arranged in the foreground.
Climbing roses in connection with other plants
If roses stand alone or part of the garden is dedicated to one type of plant, it can quickly get boring. Roses are sociable and work great in addition to smaller plants, as long as they do not compete with them for light or nutrients. Many smaller geranium species are a very nice addition to roses, but the clematis is a good companion plant. The climber, also known as clematis, provides in summer, when the flowers of the climbing rose is less intense, for more color.
Cultivate delicate climbing roses in the bucket - the best varieties
Climbing roses can even be pulled in a large bucket or half barrels on a wall. 'New Dawn' is one of the best and most vigorous modern climbing roses with silvery-pink flower clusters; 'White Cockade' grows rather slowly, which is certainly beneficial in a planter. 'Danse de Feu' has multiple flowering, half double bright orange-scarlet flowers and is even suitable for a north-facing wall.
Tips
Although roses and lavender are often planted together, they rarely complement each other as a planting partner. Both plants have very different requirements in terms of their location and care needs: Lavender prefers dry and nutrient-poor soils, while roses need humus and slightly moist soil.