Our Favorite Climbing Roses

Don Juan
Photo: Jean Allsopp

The variety of climbing roses is rivaled only by their versatility. They can serve as the perfect accent to a long fence, or they can transform a doorway into a beautiful bower. Here are our favorite climbing roses.

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Don Juan

Don Juan
Jean Allsopp

Its deep, dark red blossoms offer a light tea fragrance.

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New Dawn

New Dawn
Jean Allsopp

This popular selection was granted the first plant patent, in 1931.

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Mermaid

Mermaid
Jean Allsopp

This rose boasts yellow, single blooms the size of a human hand. Beware of its sharp thorns, but enjoy its delicate scent.

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Lady Banks

Lady Banks
Roger Foley

Available in yellow and white, this spring bloomer is perfect for home arbors.

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Sombreuil

Sombreuil
Jean Allsopp

The enormous blooms smell like a "Granny Smith" apple.

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Climbing Pinkie

Climbing Pinkie
Van Chaplin

A great choice for fences, columns, and trellises, this lightly fragrant rose requires no special care.

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