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Among all the plants and flowers used for vertical gardening, climbing roses have a special place. They are used in the creation of various garden structures such as arches, arbors, columns and pyramids. In addition, they harmonize wonderfully with other flowers and can be planted in flower beds or flower beds. Climbing roses come in a variety of sizes and colors. Among this variety, it is simply impossible not to choose a variety to your liking. Below we will talk about the best white varieties of this beautiful flower.
Classification of a climbing white rose
The climbing white rose, the varieties of which we will consider below, is an excellent representative of decorative garden types of roses. In addition to the garden roses themselves, this also includes some types of climbing wild rose, which is a close relative of the rose.
In order not to become a victim of such sellers, it is necessary to carefully examine the young shoots of the seedling. The common rose hips will be bright green, while the young shoots of roses or garden roses will be dark red.
Climbing roses of white and other varieties are divided into two groups:
- climbers;
- ramblers.
Climbers are climbing re-blooming roses with large flowers and strong stems from 2 to 5 meters. Due to their height and upright shape, these varieties will need to be tied up or directed to the supporting structure.
Ramblers, also called climbing roses, have more flexible shoots that are 5 to 10 meters high. At the very beginning of their growth, the bush only needs to be directed in the desired direction, then in the process of growth it will cling to everything, paving the way in the indicated direction. This feature makes these varieties ideal for entwining arches and pergolas. Unlike climbers, these varieties are devoid of re-flowering. They bloom once a summer, but for several weeks and very abundantly.
Depending on this division, we will consider the best varieties of white climbing roses.
White climbers
These varieties have an upright shape, so they are not suitable for entwining arches. But they can be successfully used to decorate walls, facades or arbors.
Mrs. Herbert Stevens (Mrs. Herbert Stevens)
This beauty has been popular with gardeners and rose lovers for almost 100 years. Its powerful bushes grow very quickly. Their maximum width will be 2,5 meters, and the average height will be about 4 meters. But under good conditions, bushes can grow up to 6 meters in height. Rose variety Mrs. Herbert Stevens is great for decorating a wall or fence. It is also often used to decorate the background of mixborders.
The beauty of Mrs. Herbert Stevens is simply amazing. On its thin, slightly prickly shoots with large light green foliage, there are multiple graceful flowers. Their color can be either pure white or slightly creamy. The maximum diameter of the rose Mrs. Herbert Stevens will be 10 cm. This wonderful beauty will bloom all season, filling the garden with the rich aroma of a tea rose.
Climbing rose variety Mrs. Herbert Stevens is distinguished by his unpretentiousness. This rose tolerates growing on poor and sandy soil well. But loamy soil with a neutral level of acidity is best suited for it. The disadvantages of this variety include susceptibility to attacks by insects such as spider mites, caterpillars and cicadas.
Such treatments should be carried out during autumn or spring work, before the formation of buds and leaves.
Iceberg Climbing (Iceberg Climbing)
This variety of white climbing rose is rightfully considered one of the best and most reliable varieties. It is valued for its special landscape beauty. It was she who allowed the Iceberg Climbing rose to become the most purchased among all roses of the climber group.
Iceberg Climbing climbing rose bushes will grow up to 2 meters wide and up to 3,5 meters high. Young bushes grow very quickly, so they can land near large walls or arches. On powerful brushes of this variety there are many terry flowers that have a milky white color. In addition to incredible beauty, Iceberg Climbing also has a pleasant sweetish honey smell. Iceberg Climbing blooms throughout the season.
The disadvantages of the Iceberg Climbing variety include the fact that it can be subject to spotting and powdery mildew, especially if the summer turned out to be cloudy and rainy.
Mme Alfred Carrière (Madame Alfred Carrière)
Another brightest representative of the climber group. Roses of this variety were bred in France back in 1879, but are still in high demand.
The width of the Mme Alfred Carrière rose bush will be about 3 meters, but the height can vary from 2,5 to 5 meters. Tall shoots are upright and practically devoid of thorns. On them, among the large pale green foliage, bright white large flowers with diameters from 7 to 10 cm look very impressive, resembling a bowl with wavy edges in their shape. On each brush of long shoots of this variety, from 3 to 9 buds can be formed. At the same time, at the very beginning, the buds have a pale pink hue, but when blooming they become white. Variety Mme Alfred Carrière exudes a rather strong floral scent, which is especially felt at a distance.
In our cold climate, the Mme Alfred Carrière variety blooms very first and blooms not only all summer, but also the first half of autumn. In warmer regions, this variety blooms up to 12 months a year. This white rose can be grown in partial shade or full sun. But in full sun, Mme Alfred Carrière will grow stronger and last longer than when grown in the shade.
A distinctive feature of the rose Mme Alfred Carrière is its undemanding to the composition of the soil. In addition, it tolerates heat and humidity very well. She has good immunity, but in unfavorable years she can be attacked by powdery mildew.
white ramblers
The curly nature of the shoots of these varieties allows them to be used for entwining any structures, including arches and pergolas.
Bobby James (Bobby James)
Among all ramblers, a special place is given to the Bobby James variety. This liana-shaped rose was bred in England about 50 years ago. It was there that her first popularity came to her. Today, Bobby James is actively used to create romantic color arrangements in gardens around the world.
Bobby James is called the liana rose for a reason. Its shoots grow up to 8 meters in length and can braid everything in its path: from a small arch to a garden tree. The bushes of this variety are vigorous and rather prickly. They have numerous bright green leaves of an elongated shape. After the start of flowering, which will last until the end of July, it becomes extremely difficult to see the foliage of Bobby James. After all, armfuls of milky-white small flowers with golden-yellow cores attract all attention to themselves. Their shape slightly resembles cherry flowers, and the diameter will be about 5 cm. On each brush, from 5 to 15 double flowers can be located at the same time. This rose has a rich aroma that is slightly reminiscent of musk.
Given the size of the white rose of the Bobby James variety, it is worth choosing only free places with strong supports for planting. Otherwise, the rose will have nowhere to grow, and it will begin to wither. Due to its frost resistance, Bobby James is excellent for growing in our climate.
Rector (Rector)
The origin of the Rector climbing rose is still debated. According to one version, Rector is an old Irish variety that was found in one of the gardens of this country and renamed. According to another version, Rector is the result of an accidental crossing of varieties of white climbing roses in the Daisy Hills Irish Nursery.
The width of the pale green Rector rose bushes will be 2 meters, but the height can vary greatly from 3 to 6 meters. This variety will endure any gardener’s idea. They can be wrapped around columns and arches, let up the wall and even cut off, growing like a bush.
The flowering of the Rector variety is very lush. On each of its brushes, it has from 10 to 50 semi-double flowers of small sizes. Immediately after opening, the flowers are creamy white with bright golden stamens. But in the sun they fade to a snow-white color, and their stamens turn brown. The smell of this rose is unobtrusive with predominant notes of musk.
Rector is winter hardy and very resistant to rose diseases. But in a rainy summer, even powdery mildew may appear on it.
Snow Goose (Snow Goose)
This climbing rose is remontant, which means that after the main flowering it can bloom again. If the summer turns out to be hot, then Snow Goose will bloom until autumn.
The Snow Goose variety has a standard width of 1,5 meters for roses and a height of 3 meters. Most often, Snow Goose is used for entwining arches or other structures. But this variety can also be used as a groundcover.
Branched bushes of the Snow Goose rose variety have practically no thorns. Their dark green foliage is quite small and shiny. During the flowering period, the bushes are covered with small creamy-white flowers, which fade in the sun to a snow-white color. The flowers of this variety do not look like a rose or wild rose. Due to the many narrow petals of different lengths, they are more like daisies. Snow Goose blooms very profusely. On each of its brushes, from 5 to 20 flowers with a diameter of 4 to 5 cm can form. The aroma of this rose variety is light, unobtrusive and slightly sweet.
Snow Goose is moderately resistant to powdery mildew. But on the other hand, he winters well and does not require special care.
Climbing roses of white varieties will bring tenderness, lightness and romance to the garden. In order for their landing to be successful, and growth to be good, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the video:
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