Climbers
Whether climbing on trellises, over garden walls, fences, gateways or pillars or rambling over old buildings, the generally vigorous rambling and climbing roses offer the gardener an opportunity to add height to or provide a backdrop for an otherwise flat garden. Ramblers trace their origin to a variety of species roses, such as Rosa wichuraiana and Rosa multiflora, while most climbers originated as 'sports' of hybrid teas or other more modern shrub roses. We specialize in collecting old favourite, easy to grow rambling and climbing roses. Some varieties have become quite difficult to find. Climbers and Ramblers vary in their cold hardiness and in the ability of their canes to survive zones colder than 5 or 6 unless they are buried in winter. There are several newer Canadian Explorer roses, bred for the colder climates, which can be used as climbers, such as John Davis and Henry Kelsey (see Explorer Roses). Perhaps the most cold-tolerant rambler is Polstjarnan (Polestar) which originated in Finland.
The Climbers
Climbing roses generally have larger flowers than do rambling roses and are Repeats flowering, although some bloom only in summer. They usually have stiffer canes and often do not tend to grow as tall as ramblers. While many are fragrant and disease resistant, some climbers have lost the sweet perfume of the older varieties through hybridizing, and are more susceptible to blackspot than the old ramblers. We attempt to select only classic climbing roses which for the most part are fragrant, colourful, vigorous and disease resistant. We tolerate a few vigorous mildew or blackspot magnets because of their heritage value.
Roses are available while quantities last. Varieties marked as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early. More varieties will be available by summer.
Our prices may vary from season to season depending on the plant size. See the bottom of this list for Key.
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Rose
|
(Min Zone) | Price |
Year |
Colour |
Flower |
Bloom |
Frag. |
HxW |
Other* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alchymist |
(4) | 16.50 | 1956 | Yellow (apricot) | Double | Summer | fff | 12x8 | S, Bs |
| All Ablaze | (5) | Sold Out | 200? | Bright Red | Double | Repeats | f | 12x6 | Vi, Dr |
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Aloha |
(5) | Sold Out | 1949 | Pink (rose) | Double | Repeats | fff | 10x6 | Cu, Dr |
| Antique 89 | (5) | 16.50 | 1989 | Pink (rose) | Double | Repeats | f | 12x8 | Vi, Dr |
| Autumn Sunset | (5) | 16.50 | 1967 | Gold (apricot) | Semi-double | Repeats | ff | 8x4 | Vi,Dr |
| Awakening | (5) | Sold Out | 1990 | Pink (pale) | Very Double | Repeats | ff | 10x6 | S |
| Bantry Bay | (5) | N/A | 1967 | Pink (deep) | Double | Repeats | f | 10x6 | Dr |
| Breath of Life | (5) | N/A | 1982 | Apricot Blend | Double | Repeats | ff | 10x6 | Vi |
| City of York | (6) | 16.50 | 1945 | White (cream) | Semi-Double | Summer | f | 15x12 | Vi, Dr |
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Compassion |
(6) | N/A | 1973 | Salmon pink | Double | Repeats | fff | 3x2 | Vi, Bs |
| Constance Spry | (5) | N/A | 1960 | Pink (rose) | Double | Summer | fff | 20x10 | Bs |
|
Danse de Feu (Spectacular) |
(6) | N/A | 1953 | Red (terracotta) | Double | Repeats | f | 12x5 | Vi,Dr |
| Don Juan | (5) | Sold Out | 1958 | Deep Red | Double | Repeats | ff | 10x6 | |
|
Dortmund (2 gal) |
(4) | Sold Out | 1955 | Crimson (white) | Single | Repeats | ~ | 10X6 | S, Vi, Dr |
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Dublin Bay |
(5) | 16.50 | 1976 | Red (blood) | Double | Repeats | ff | 7X5 | Dr |
| Eden Rose | (5) | N/A | 1987 | White Creamy w/ Lavender | Double | Repeats | f | 10x5 | ~ |
| Etoile de Hollande | (5) | N/A | 1919 | Velvety red | Double | Repeats | fff | 10x5 | Vi,Dr |
| Felix Leclerc NEW | (3) | 16.50 | 2006 | Bright Pink | Semi-Double | Repeats | f | 6x4 | Dr, Vi |
| Fourth of July [2 gal] | (5) | 16.50 | 200? | Red/white Stripes | Single | Repeats | f | 10x6 | Vi, Dr |
| Galway Bay (2 gal) | (6) | Sold Out | 1966 | Salmon Pink | Double | Repeats | f | 10x6 | Vi |
| Gloire de Dijon | (5) | N/A | 1853 | Yellow (pink blush) | Double | Repeats | fff | 12x8 | ~ |
| Goldener Olymp | (5) | 16.50 | 1984 | Yellow (deep) | Double | Repeats | f | 8x6 | |
| Golden Showers [2 gal] | (5) | 16.50 | 1956 | Yellow | Double | Repeats | fff | 8x6 | Dr |
|
Goldstar |
(5) | Sold Out | 1966 | Yellow (rich) | Semi-double | Continous | f | 10X3 | Dr |
|
Guinee |
(6) | N/A | 1938 | Red | Double | Repeats | ff | 15x6 | Vi |
|
Henry Kelsey |
(4) | N/A | 1984 | Red | Semi-double | Repeats | ff | 8x4 | Hardy |
|
Iceberg, Cl |
(5) | N/A | 1968 | White | Double | Repeats | f | 18x10 | S, Bs |
|
Ilse Krohn Superior |
(5) | N/A | 1957 | White | Double | Repeats | f | 12X5 | Vi |
|
John Davis |
(3) | N/A | 1986 | Pink | Double | Repeats | f | 8x4 | Cold Hardy |
| Lady Hillingdon,cl | (7) | N/A | 1917 | Apricot/yellow | Double | Repeats | f | 15x10 | Vi, Dr |
| Leaping Salmon | (6) | Sold Out | 1983 | Salmon (pink) | Double | Repeats | f | 10x6 | Cu |
|
Leverkusen |
(5) | N/A | 1954 | Yellow (creamy) | Semi-double | Repeats | f | 10X8 | S, Dr |
| Mermaid | (6) | Sold Out | 1910 | Yellow | Single | Repeats | 30x20 | Dr | |
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Mme. Alfred Carriere |
(5) | 16.50 | 1879 | White | Double | Repeats | ff | 15X10 | S,Cu, Dr |
| New Dawn | (5) | 16.50 | 1930 | Pink (Bluish) | Double | Repeats | ff | 10x4 | S |
| Night Owl | (5) | 16.50 | Purple/mauve | Single | Repeats | 14x4 | Vi,Dr | ||
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Parkdirector Riggers |
(4) | N/A | 1957 | Crimson (velvet) | Single | Repeats | f | 10x6 | S, Hi, Bs |
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Parade |
(6) | N/A | 1953 | Crimson | Double | Repeats | f | 10x8 | S, Cu, Dr |
|
Paul's Lemon Pillar |
(6) | N/A | 1915 | White (cream) | Double | Summer | ff | 15x10 | S, Cu |
|
Peace,Cl |
(6) | N/A | 1945 | Yellow (cream) | Double | Continous | f | 10x3 | H, Cu, Bs |
| Penny Lane | (5) | Sold Out | 1992 | Cream/apricot | Double | Continous | f | 12x6 | Vi, Dr |
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Queen Elizabeth,Cl |
(5) | Sold Out | 1955 | Pink | Double | Repeats | ff | 20x6 | Cu, Dr |
|
Raymond Chenault |
(6) | N/A | 1960 | Red (brilliant) | Semi-double | Repeats | f | 10x6 | S, Dr |
|
Rhonda |
(5) | N/A | 1968 | Pink (Carmine) | Double | Repeats | f | 10x6 | Vi, Dr |
| Rosarium Uetersen | (5) | 16.50 | 1939 | Pink/coral | Semi-double | Repeats | f | 6x9 | Vi, Dr |
|
Royal Sunset |
(6) | Sold Out | 1960 | Apricot | Double | Repeats | fff | 10x6 | Vi |
| Sky's the Limit NEW! | (4) | 16.50 | 19-- | Butter yellow | Double | Repeats | f | 12' | Vi,Dr |
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Sombruil |
(6) | N/A | 1850 | White (cream) | Double | Repeats | fff | 10x5 | Cu |
|
Spectacular
(Danse de Feu) |
(6) | Sold Out | 1953 | Red (brick) | Repeats | f | 12x5 | Vi,Dr | |
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Sublimely Single |
(6) | 16.50 | 1966 | Crimson (bright) | Single | Repeats | ~ | 10x6 | ~ |
| Swan Lake | (5) | N/A | 1968 | White w. pink | Double | Repeats | ff | 8x4 | Vi, Dr |
| Valentines Day | (5) | 16.50 | 19--1969 | Deep Red | Double | Repeats | ~ | 12x4 | Vi, Dr |
| Westerland | (5) | 16.50 | Orange (bright) | Semi-double | Repeats | ff | 8x4 | Vi, Dr | |
| William Booth | (4) | Sold Out | 1999 | red/rose pink | Single | Repeats | ~ | 12x4 | Vi,Dr |
*Key
to letters and symbols: S = suitable for growing in the shade; H = suitable for hedges; W = suitable
for growing in woodland; Co = suitable for growing in tubs; Cu = suitable
for cut flowers; Hi = ornamental hips; Dr = disease resistant; Bs = susceptible
to black spot; M = susceptible to mildew; Vi = Vigorous; f, ff, fff = slightly,
medium, very fragrant; Frag = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other
= Siting and rose traits, N/A= not availble
Old Rose Nursery Updated April 2011
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