Gardening Ideas Our Favorite Climbing Roses By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 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. 01 of 06 Don Juan Jean Allsopp Its deep, dark red blossoms offer a light tea fragrance. 02 of 06 New Dawn Jean Allsopp This popular selection was granted the first plant patent, in 1931. 03 of 06 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. 04 of 06 Lady Banks Roger Foley Available in yellow and white, this spring bloomer is perfect for home arbors. 05 of 06 Sombreuil Jean Allsopp The enormous blooms smell like a "Granny Smith" apple. 06 of 06 Climbing Pinkie Van Chaplin A great choice for fences, columns, and trellises, this lightly fragrant rose requires no special care. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit