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By using climbing rose you can create a wonderful place to relax. Thanks to its ability to be attached to any surface, gardeners design alleys, arches, gazebos, fences and other buildings. Climbing roses can also be mounted on a vertical support, which will make it even more noticeable. In any case, the rose will look attractive only on a specially prepared surface. If you leave a bush unattended, there is a risk that it will simply lie on the ground.
Of course, after looking at pictures from the Internet, this task may seem overwhelming. But still, you can create a very simple design that will look impressive and become the main decoration of your garden. We will look in detail in this article about what you need to consider when making a support for climbing roses with your own hands. We will also see specific examples of how to make a support for a climbing rose.
Selecting a location
When choosing a place for a structure, you need to think not only about where you would like to create a beautiful corner. It is very important that the rose feels comfortable in this place, otherwise all efforts will go down the drain. Inappropriate soil or too much daylight may prevent the bush from growing actively. As a result, it will not be able to curl onto the constructed object.
Roses should be planted in slightly elevated places so that water does not linger and, as a result, fungal diseases do not appear. It is advisable that on the north side the plant is slightly shaded by buildings or trees, then cold winds will not be able to harm the growing rose. But still, they should not completely cover the bush with thick shadow, because the rose is a light-loving plant. It simply needs sunlight to grow and form flowers.
Choosing a rose variety
Not all climbing roses are suitable for growing on any support. They can all be divided into 2 types:
- scrubs;
- ramblers.
Shrubs are predominantly powerful bushes with thick, practically unbending branches. In addition, they rarely grow above two meters. These varieties have large flowers with a pleasant aroma. Another advantage is that there are very few thorns on the bushes. And although it may seem that they do not need support, this is far from the case. Perhaps they will not curl along an arch or gazebo, but at least they simply need vertical support. Due to the weight of the flowers, the branches on such bushes can bend and simply break. The support will give the roses a more attractive appearance and also protect the bush from the wind.
Ramblers, unlike scrubs, absolutely cannot exist without support. Their branches are too thin to support their weight on their own. These bushes can grow up to 4–5 meters in height, thanks to which they can easily adapt to any support, even the most complex structure. These plants usually have small flowers, but they bloom very profusely and for a long time.
Remember that a support for climbing roses is not just a good decorative solution, but also a necessity. Due to strong winds, the bush can break and be seriously damaged.
Types of supports for roses
Although there are simply an unimaginable number of support options today, there are basic types that you can play with at your own discretion. Such supports include:
- Arches and pergolas.
- Vertical trellises.
- Pyramids.
- Grilles or stairs.
- Pillars.
Whatever the structure, during the growth of the bush you need to constantly direct it in the right direction. The rose itself will not curl in the desired direction. In this case, the branches must be attached to the support. In order for the bush to have a decorative appearance, the main branches must be attached horizontally to the surface of the ground. Flowers on climbing roses grow on young shoots, which are most often located at right angles to the main stem. As the flowers fade, they need to be removed from the bush to give the plant strength to form new roses.
You need to make a support even before this bush is planted. By installing it, you can seriously damage the already weak young roots.
Arch for climbing roses
Typically, arches are installed at the entrance to the courtyard. It can also be placed near gazebos, a house or the entrance to a garden. The base for the arch is made of materials such as wood and metal. Each of them has its own advantages.
Wood, for example, goes very well with flowers and green leaves.Thick stems are usually attached to wooden arches. But thin shoots with small flowers look better on metal structures. The only advantage of metal arches over wooden ones is that they will last much longer.
This coating will protect the structure from moisture, and it can last about ten years.
For the base of the arch, you need to use reliable material; they are often fixed in the ground using concrete. Next, they build a vault, or install a lattice if it is a pergola. The height of the pillars should be about 1.8–2 meters. Metal rods or wooden blocks are attached to them so that branches can be attached to them in the future. To construct a pergola, a wooden lattice or a network of ropes is used. Having made such a structure, it will be much easier to remove the bush in the fall, because it will simply be removed along with the lattice.
Trellis for roses
Using a trellis, you can divide the garden into zones, or fence off some part of it. To construct a trellis, a rectangular frame and a lattice made of wood or metal are made, which is attached inside. To keep the welding machine simple for the robot, the grid is usually made of metal wire or wooden slats. You can buy ready-made plastic grilles, but for some reason they are not in great demand. Trellis can also be placed as desired, for example, as shown in the photo.
Alternatively, you can make this simple design:
- Bury metal or wooden posts about 2 meters high vertically in the ground.
- In these racks you need to make holes at a distance of 25 cm to 50 cm.
- Bend long nails into a hook shape and place them in the holes.
- Pull the metal wire over the attached hooks.
- Disinfect and paint the finished structure
Pillar
A pole is a universal rose support that can be placed in any part of the garden. It will look good either on its own near paths or benches, or in the middle of a flower bed. They can be beautifully placed at equal distances along an alley or fence. Roses, growing to the height of a pillar, beautifully hang down, creating the appearance of flowering trees.
Any material is suitable for constructing a pillar. The most commonly used are stone, wood and metal. But the circular structures around the pillar must be made of metal or wood. It is on them that the branches will be attached. Using the principle of pillars, you can also build pyramids or monuments.
Conclusion
Climbing roses can transform your garden into an extraordinarily beautiful place. However, this will require a little effort. Support for the garden is made from the simplest materials at hand. A frame for roses can even be built from wooden boards. Your loved ones will definitely like this decorative solution.
