Best roses for arbor (No. VA)

9 Jan '06 5:01 am

I’m looking for recommendations for roses to cover an arbor. I believe this leaves it open to climbers or ramblers. I’m inclined to want them through the growing season (NOVA/Washington, DC/Zip 22315). House color is beige, so I think pink/red would look better than orange/yellow. I haven’t built the arbor yet, but it will be made from pressure treated lumber and also serve as an entryway from patio, providing additional privacy.

The patio is made of brick laid in sand and space is an issue. I have provided two pockets, with southerly exposure, approx. 2’ x 3’, 18’’ deep, and lined with pressure treated wood. If anyone has a soil recipe to fill the holes, that would be nice too. The pockets are 7’ apart, center-center. The 2 supporting sides of the arbor will be 4’ wide and 10’ high. Top will be about 5’ deep and 10’ wide.

I hope my holes are large enough. The two roses could be the same colors or two colors that harmonize. I’m not an experienced rose grower and accept that I will need to tend to them. Any suggestions, greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Scott (miska@cox.net)

9 Jan '06 9:19 am

Welcome, dear friend, to this blooming Forum!

You know, I could possibly help you if I had a clear photo , where I could imagine how the Roses would look.

But concerning the Washington hardiness zone, I guess it is 4b, meaning you could have -29 Celcius during winter! This means , that you look for really hardy Rose varieties! If I were you , I would go to a nursery with a good reputation in my neighborhood, and ask the specialists there which climbing Roses "behave well" and endure your winters.

I wish you luck and a really happy New Year!

P.S.

I just found this link, which is specialized on Canadian, very hardy, Roses varieties: www.kedemroses.com/canada.htm

14 Jan '06 3:59 pm

You are in zone 6b or 7a. So am I, although I'm south of you and probably get more humidity.

For rose recommendations, I suggest you look at http://www.rosefog.us/Resources/frame3797.html
The author of that page is in California, not in our climate, but the descriptions are apt and the photos useful. You want to find something that is resistant to mildew or blackspot.

'Adam' and 'Gloriana' are climbers with colors you may like. Also check out the paragraph on "'Tam Glow,' probably Jaune Desprez."

You can also look in the Roses Forum at Gardenweb. Good luck!

15 Jan '06 9:28 am

Hey Scott there are so many pink roses suitable for climbing there isn't enough room to name them. I think however that "New Dawn" is among the more popular. My suggestion is to log onto the Anerican Rose website (ars.org) and they can connect you to a local consulting rosarian that can help you pick one suitable for you climate. Good Luck!

16 Jan '06 9:33 am

Dear gardener friends,

Julia and Nancy!

You can find your exact Hardiness Zones here:
www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/hzm-nw1.html

As for me, here in Belgium, like in Paris, we have 6-5.

Best roses for arbor (No. VA)

Best roses for arbor (No. VA)

Roses for an arbor.

Zone 6/7 and rose recommendations

Best roses for arbor (No. VA)

Hardiness Zones