Our Favorite Climbing Roses
By Travis M Andrews
Don Juan
Credit: 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.
Don Juan
Don Juan
Credit: Jean Allsopp
Its deep, dark red blossoms offer a light tea fragrance.
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New Dawn
New Dawn
Credit: Jean Allsopp
This popular selection was granted the first plant patent, in 1931.
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Mermaid
Mermaid
Credit: 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
Credit: Roger Foley
Available in yellow and white, this spring bloomer is perfect for home arbors.
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Sombreuil
Sombreuil
Credit: Jean Allsopp
The enormous blooms smell like a "Granny Smith" apple.
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Climbing Pinkie
Climbing Pinkie
Credit: Van Chaplin
A great choice for fences, columns, and trellises, this lightly fragrant rose requires no special care.
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By Travis M Andrews