Can climbing roses climb up vinyl siding?
Probably not and I highly do not recommend trying to do so. I live with the best carpenter contractor in the business and he always suggests that plant vines should be at least 5 inches away from the exterior of your home. The best thing would be to get an arbor and firmly plant in it into the ground and allow the rose to grow on that. Plant material that does not have a good air space between your siding can lead to many types of problems, such as mold on the siding, and insect infestations getting in under the siding. Roses need good air flow around their foliage so mildew will not attack the leaves. Powdery mildew loves roses and will decimate a plant if the conditions are right, and providing full 6 hours of direct sun and good air flow around the plant will help the plant to grow healthy and strong. Remember never fertilize a newly planted plant for the first season, and if the plant has been in the same area for years, you can begin a weekly fertilizing program as soon as you see
