Climbers & Ramblers - Roses by Class

Roses by Class > Climbers & Ramblers

We have a superb selection of climbing roses ranging in size from the miniature climbers to the massive 50-foot tree climbers. Climbing roses come in a variety of shapes and plant habits just like other roses. Most of the new varieties are repeat or ever-blooming, while some of the finest older rambling roses bloom in one massive show early in the summer. Climbing roses have, for centuries, been cherished as the most beautiful and charming plants in the garden. Our miniature climbing roses are well suited for balcony and container gardens. The actual size of the climber is very dependent on growing and soil conditions. They can easily vary by 2 to 5 feet in different locations. It takes two or three growing season for a climber to mature into its majestic form.

Westerland

Climber • Spicy rose scent • 6' tall • Created by R. Kordes • Photo by Dale Akerstrom

Grow it as a shrub. Grow it as a climber. Grow it as a large bush–but just grow it! We get more praise and comment on this hardy climber than any other rose in its class. People have often said they gave up growing roses until they planted Westerland. The massive trusses of frilly apricot blooms are filled with a sweet rose perfume that floats through the air. If you cut a cluster of this beauty it will perfume an entire room. I love its large, highly disease resistant foliage and iron clad constitution. A truly remarkable rose that should be grown in every garden and sold at every nursery. Westerland also comes in two other colour variations, 'Autumn Sunset' is an amber gold blend, and 'Lemon Meringue' is a clear soft yellow.
Dublin Bay

Climber • Mild fruity fragrance • 8' wide x 8' tall • Created by S.D. McGredy IV

If you want a brilliant, long-lasting red climber, this rose is hard to beat for our coastal gardens. Our two plants have been in the garden for more than 20 years now and they bloom from late May until frost. The flowers are large, well formed, and make an excellent show in the garden or as cut flower bouquets. Grows to about 8 feet tall or wide. Also makes a good large shrub if you prune it down each year. This rose seems to have a longer first wave of bloom than any climber I know of. The fall blooming is equally impressive!
Amadeus

Climber • Light spice fragrance • 8' wide x 8-10' tall • Created by Kordes • Photo by Kordes

Dark true blood red flowers in clusters. This is the new red climber that all others will be judged to. Flowers are long lasting, non-fading and stand up well to rain. It is part of the Kordes Climbing Max collection, bred for superior disease resistance and ease of cultivation. Winner of many international awards and winning the hearts of local gardeners! A great climber if you like the mass effect of a climber.
Laguna

Climber • Spiced fruit fragrance • 8' wide x 8' tall • Created by Kordes

Kordes is famous for its no-spray field testing, and over 10 to 12 years, they create and test climbers that are robust, disease-resistant, and floriferous without the use of chemical agents. The "Climbing MAX" assortment features roses that have proven to have a better blooming, growth, and health than the climbing roses of old. Laguna is one of this collection's best: very strong, fruity fragrance and gorgeous magenta blooms.
Roberta Bondar

Climber • Strong rose scent • 6' tall • J. Fleming

Bred by Joyce Fleming, one of Canada's leaders in rose hybridizing, and named for Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada's first female astronaut. And does this rose ever soar! This is the best small yellow climber I've ever grown. A non-fading repeat bloomer.
Rosanna

Climber • Light rose scent • 8' wide x 10' tall • Kordes

Kordes is famous for its no-spray field testing, and over 10 to 12 years, they create and test climbers that are robust, disease-resistant, and floriferous without the use of chemical agents. The "Climbing MAX" assortment features roses that have proven to have a better blooming, growth, and health than the climbing roses of old. Rosanna has large, fully double flowers in the most beautiful clear pink colour that you could ask for. The foliage is ultra glossy setting off the delicious looking flowers to perfection. This is simply a stunning, robust and healthy climber for any garden! She grows to about 10 feet, is lightly scented and looks good even without flowers!
Jacob's Robe

Climber • Light spicy rose scent • 8' wide x 8' tall • Created by T. Carruth

Weeks' Roses worked for many years to improve on the much loved rose, 'Jacob's Coat'. They admit that the colours aren't an exact match to the original--but this one is still unbelievably eye-catching. This great new climber is crazy with colour, has beautiful healthy foliage, and didn't break a sweat in the unusually cold winter we experienced few years' back. Mine is growing in a big oak barrel and it winters perfectly there! So many people ask for Jacob's Coat, but Jacob's Robe is a far superior plant with an ever-changing display of colours.

Roses by Class > Climbers & Ramblers

Westerland

Dublin Bay

Amadeus

Laguna

Roberta Bondar

Rosanna

Jacob's Robe