Climbing Rose Designs
Roses come in a kaleidoscopic assortment of forms, ranging from miniature, potted plants to tall, expansive shrubs. One of the most versatile and aesthetically pleasing types of roses is the climbing rose. A climbing rose shrub features long, blooming stems that, with a bit coaxing, can climb onto virtually any surface or structure you desire. You can design a climbing rose display that will add height, dynamism, color and fragrance to your garden or patio. Does this Spark an idea?
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Use Lattice
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Lattice comes in sheets similar like plywood. It is comprised of narrow strips of either wood or plastic that cross over each other, lending an open, airy look while providing support for climbing plants. Lattice can serve as an ideal support for climbing roses, and it can be placed virtually anywhere you desire. For example, you can enclose a patio partially or entirely in lattice, then plant climbing rose shrubs around the perimeter of the patio, where they can grow up the lattice. To encourage the roses to climb, use string to loosely tie the stems of the climbing rose shrubs to the lattice. In time, you will have a delightful outdoor room of sorts, one with walls made of rose-covered lattice.
Wrap Around Pillars
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Pillars or posts lend themselves well to embellishment with climbing roses. Often featured prominently in the front or back of a home's exterior, pillars function to support roofs and patio covers, but they can be transformed into tools for showing off stunning climbing roses. Plant a climbing rose shrub at the base of each pillar. Use string to tie the long stems of the climbing rose to each pillar, gently training the plant to grow up it. Over time, the climbing roses will ascend and wrap around the pillars, adding bursts of color and fragrance to these structural elements of your home.
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Cover an Arbor
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An arbor is a free-standing outdoor structure, often made of iron or wood, with two walls connected by a roof. It may be small, forming a simple arch, or large, forming a lengthy passageway. The quaint charm of an arbor is only magnified when it is generously draped in the stems, blooms, and tendrils of a climbing plant. Plant climbing roses at the base of the arbor's walls, tying a few stems to the walls with string. Let the climbing roses ascend the walls of the arbor and cover its roof. A rose-covered arbor is an inviting garden feature, especially when situated on a frequently traveled path so that people can have the pleasure of passing under it while they stroll.
Enhance a Gazebo
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A gazebo is an enclosed structure, typically made of wood, which offers some protection from the elements to those who like to sit outdoors. It features walls on all sides, a roof, and benches or chairs. You can make a gazebo into an especially pleasant seating area by allowing climbing roses to grow up and over it. Many gazebos feature pillars or lattice, both of which make excellent supports for climbing roses; encourage the roses to climb by loosely tying a few of their stems to the pillars or lattice with string. Let climbing roses spread onto the roof of a gazebo for an extravagant and romantic effect. The roses' hues and scents will make the pleasure of sitting outdoors even more pronounced for those who use the gazebo.
Wall/Fence Decoration
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One of the simplest ways to feature climbing roses is to let them work their way up a wall or fence. You may plant climbing roses shrubs beside one of your home's exterior walls, and let them cover it in color. If your garden features a wall or a fence, consider embellishing it with climbing roses. Stucco, stone and wood walls and fences all serve as complementary foundations for an explosion of climbing roses. Place a few wooden stakes or a small piece of lattice between the roses and the wall or fence; tie the stems of the roses to the stakes or lattice loosely with string to encourage them to climb upward and spread over the wall or fence.
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