Are there different types of climbing roses?
All climbing roses are either the large-flowered type or ramblers. Large-flowered types have thick, strong canes and ramblers have thin, flexible canes. Large-flower types won’t actually climb, but can be tied to a trellis or building. While ramblers don’t actually climb either, if they have something to lean on they will scramble up and over. There are so many choices! Where do I start? Unless you have restrictions for the height of the rose, you can simply make your selections based on color and fragrance. If you want long stemmed roses for cutting, look at the hybrid teas and grandifloras. How do I choose a good rose plant? Look for good balance and strong canes. Check the tag to see if it is a current or past award winner. To insure top quality, Bachman’s sells all roses actively growing in containers (bare root roses often loose quality before planting). Why do the experts seem to disagree on how deep to plant the graft? In the past, the understock available was prone to sending u
