There’s something truly enchanting about climbing roses that captures my heart every time I see them. Their elegant, cascading blooms bring a touch of romance and whimsy to any garden, effortlessly transforming bare walls, fences, and trellises into living works of art. These roses are not just beautiful but also versatile, offering a variety of colors, scents, and forms that can suit any garden style. Whether they’re adorning an archway, creating a fragrant screen, or simply adding vertical interest, climbing roses have a magical way of bringing lush beauty and timeless charm to any outdoor space. Let me share with you why these climbing beauties are a cherished favorite in my garden.
Pink Climbing Roses
Pierre De Ronsard (Eden Climber)
Eden Rose, also known as Pierre De Ronsard, is one of the most beloved climbing roses. Its blooms range from white to pale pink, with deep carmine centers, creating a striking visual effect. This rose flowers freely and repeatedly, offering a delightful fragrance that enhances any garden.
Ideal as a pillar rose, Eden Rose was inducted into the Rose Hall of Fame in 2006. It features rounded, deeply cupped, full flowers of creamy white, with pink edges that intensify in color. With a spread of approximately 2.5 meters, this rose repeat flowers well and is excellent for vertical growth, making it perfect for pillars and trellises. Its slight fragrance and beautiful blooms make it a standout choice for any garden.
Pearly Gates Climbing Rose
Climbing rose offering old-fashioned rose blooms.
Spring Hill’s Pearly Gates climbing roses produce exceptionally large flowers that are a pure pastel pink color you rarely see in these types of rose bushes. Like old-fashioned roses in form with a strong, sweet scent, they open all the way to the ground on sturdy 10-12′ canes! These pink climbing roses bloom on both old and new wood, so you will have lots of flowers throughout summer and fall, and its disease resistance is well above the norm. All this from a rose plant discovered growing in a home garden in Missouri! Rosa ‘WEKmeyer’ PP10640.
Zèphirine Drouhin Climbing Rose
A shade-tolerant climbing rose with romantic appeal. The Zéphirine Drouhin climbing rose is a timeless classic with a romantic allure. This shade-tolerant rose boasts old-fashioned fragrance and nearly thornless stems, making it perfect for fresh-cut floral arrangements. The striking antique dark pink blooms contrast beautifully with deep green foliage, creating a stunning display on arching branches. Each bloom lasts up to 10 days, whether left on the vine or brought indoors.
This vigorous grower is ideal for covering trellises, fences, or arbors, and its strong scent attracts butterflies, adding a magical touch to any garden. It’s especially well-suited for creating a privacy screen or defining a secret garden space.
Despite its beauty, Zéphirine Drouhin requires careful placement. It thrives best in open areas with good airflow to prevent powdery mildew, a common issue for this variety. Avoid watering in the evening and keep the foliage dry to maintain its health.
Celebrated as one of the few thornless climbing roses, Zéphirine Drouhin blooms profusely throughout the season, offering masses of medium-sized, highly fragrant cerise-pink flowers. With the right care and location, this award-winning rose brings immense pleasure and is a beloved choice for those who appreciate its beauty and fragrance without the worry of thorns.
