Friday, May 22, 2009

Autumn Sunset
A beautiful apricot golden rose bush that climbs from 7 to 12 feet. Although this rose will climb to great heights, you can also keep it trimmed and treat it as more of a shrub and it does well too. This is a very fragrant rose and is hardy in zones 5 through 10. Blooms are about 5 inches, with 25 petals. The blooms are so full that the flower almost seems to have ruffles. For even more beautiful and rare varieties, check out the complete rose list. Order a gift certificate for a family member or friend, or request a print catalog.
Altissimo
A gorgeous deep red climber. Considered a medium climber, the rose has large flat petals. The blooms hold 5 to 7 petals, but they are very large petals. The canes of the flower are thick and fairly rigid. "Altissimo" means "the highest" in Spanish. This rose is not highly fragrant, but the flower is a very vivid and eye-catching red. Hardy in zones 5-9 and grows 8 to 10 feet tall. Easily search for and order roses online. The Antique Rose Emporium offers rentals of their beautiful rose gardens for weddings and special events.
Climbing Cecile Brunner
This climbing rose can get massive in size, overtaking doorways and buildings. The blooming flower is a pale pink with perfectly formed petals and a button-hole center. The canes can be anywhere from 15 to 20 feet in length at full growth. This rose is best left unpruned. The blooms start as a warm pink, but eventually fade to almost white they become so pale. Rogue Valley Roses is one of the few places that still offers this rare and antique rose. Get more information on their online ordering and shipping procedures.
Fourth of July
Winner of the All-American Rose Selection Award, this climbing rose reaches heights of 12 to 14 feet. The blooms are large and semi-double; the blooms grow in clusters. 10 to 15 petals per bloom. Grows well in most climates, making it a favorite among rose enthusiasts. Blooms from early to late summer. Wayside Gardens offers 1 plant for $9.95 and a discount when you buy additional plants. You can request a print catalog on the site. The company offers a satisfaction guarantee.
Lavender Lassie
A uniquely colored flower with a mauve coloring. The blends of pinks and darker pinks make the flower appear almost lilac in color. This climbing rose is highly fragrant. Big, showy flowers, and works best as a climber, but can also be used as a hedge. Hardy in zones 5 to 10. Grows as high as 8 to 12 feet. Blooms 3 inch flowers in the summer. Browse the Regan Nursery catalog or search for a specific flower or by type. The company offers a guarantee that the rose will be true to type and good through August 1st of the year purchased.
Madame Alfred Carrière
This breathtakingly beautiful rose features soft pink, big, fluffy petals. The stems of this rose are thin and flexible, making it perfect for an arch trellis. This rose type is known as a noisette and holds up well in warm weather. The flowers are cupped and highly fragrant. Grows up to 20 feet tall. The canes are almost thorn free too, which is a added bonus if you want to train the roses to climb a certain way. Petals from the Past offers workshops, lectures and demonstrations. Browse their online catalog to locate this climbing rose.
Belle of Portugal
Climbs to 30 feet or even more. Hardiest in zone 8, but sometimes grown successfully in zone 9 as well. The color of this rose is a light pink. The bloom size is large at about 6 inches. Flowers begin to bloom in the early spring. A highly fragrant flower. This one is a hybrid climbing tea rose. Check out Amity Nursery's current availability list to see if any plants are currently available for purchase. Find out some ways to save when ordering, such as bulk orders and discounts for referring friends.
Abraham Darby
A stunning David Austin English rose. Hardy in zones 5 to 10, this rose is very popular in New Zealand. The rose is a unique apricot color with stunning pale orange blooms and has a strong, fruit-like scent. Height can be anywhere from 4 to 8 feet and sometimes more. The bloom is cupped and the plant is resistant to disease and mildew. Chamblee's Rose Nursery offers a wide variety of David Austin English roses, including the Abraham Darby for $11.95.
Graham Thomas
This flower will delight those who love the old-fashioned roses with a lot of petals. Each bloom has around 45 petals! The large flower is highly fragrant and a beautiful, cheery yellow. Hardy in zones 4 to 9. This climbing rose grows about 4 feet high and works best as a shrub. Spring Valley Roses carries a complete catalog of climbing roses. Find many other popular varieties such as John Cabot, John Davis and William Baffin.
Westerland
A Floribunda rose with beautiful apricot-colored flowers. Showy flowers that are double and can be up to 6 inches. They can grow up to 8 feet high. Hardy in zones 5 to 10. This rose has a long bloom time from the middle of spring into fall. Does best in sun to full sun. The flower is fragrant. In addition to the Westerland, check out Brushwood Nursery's selection of unique and showy climbing roses.