Just about all gardeners love growing roses and enjoying the beauty and fragrance of their blooms. Adding a trellis or archway to your garden adds height and character to your garden. Covering it with climbing roses is another chance to add flowers and even bring a new type of rose plant into the garden. There are so many rose varieties, even when it comes to just those that are considered climbing roses, but with a trellis or archway you will really want something that is carefree and low maintenance.
Try any one of these climbing rose choices to plant and train up an archway or trellis. Each variety has something different to offer and can be used in a variety of growing situations that really help you make the most impact in your garden.
Once you plant your lovely roses against the trellis, give them some DIY rose food to help them grow.
Best Roses to Use in an Archway or Trellis
Red Cascade
Red Cascade is a favorite of gardeners because it is so low maintenance and easy to deal with that many just plant it and forget about it till it needs pruning back or shows signs of problems. Its color and blooms always attract attention, they are a bright and bold red, and the vines can grow for ages leaving tiny roses behind in its path. Plant one Red Cascade at the base of an archway, or one on either side for faster filling in.
Climbing Cecile
Climbing Cecile produces blush pink roses, with just enough color not to be considered white or ivory. The flowers on this vine are in miniature, but as a whole the plant produces more flowers per inch than most other climbing rose varieties. For a plant that is bushier, with plenty of foliage to cover up any space, this is your best choice. Climbing Cecile can become very heavy though, so make sure that you have a trellis or archway that is able to support it and all its foliage when it is in full bloom and mature.
Reve d'Or
This yellow blooming climbing rose variety is great for archways that are set overhead for viewing purposes. The roses on this vine shoot out and away from the rest of the plant, giving flowers a hanging or drooping look, which is a beautiful touch. Use the Reve d'Or climbing rose near any seating areas, outdoor living spaces or anywhere that people can enjoy its blooms up close. The best part, this climber does not just bloom once and fade away, but blooms multiple times well into the fall months.
American Pillar
If you are looking for a climbing rose that can be severely trained to wrap and wind its way around a specific path, the American Pillar variety is for you. This rose is very agreeable to unique spaces and growing specifications, and its bright pink flowers don’t disappoint any. This is a single bloom variety, though the flowers tend to cluster and create giant masses that make flowers look much larger than they actually are. Select this rose if you are looking for something that will stick to one space and is subtle in its appearance without giving up the benefits of beauty or fragrance.
More Lovely Roses for Your Trellis or Arbor
Lady Banks White Climbing Rose - 2-3 Feet Tall - Full Gallon PotLady Banks Yellow Climbing Rose - Live Plant - Quart PotClimbing Rose Plant, Joseph's Coat, Orange & Yellow, Nice 6-10" Tall Rose Potted Plant, BushAll Ablaze Red Climbing Rose - Live Plant - 10 Inch Pot
Rose Arches
It is important that you choose a sturdy climbing rose trellis or arch that is well suited to your space. Classic wood structures are lovely, but metal can provide excellent designs, sturdy vine support and reasonable pricing.
Giantex Garden Arch Metal Rose Steel Garden Arbor Decoration Climbing Plant Outdoor Garden Rose ArchOUTOUR 4-Sided Birdcage Shape Metal Gazebo Trellis Arch Wrought Iron Outdoor Garden Arch Arbor Arbour Gazebo Pavilion Plants Stand Plants Rack for Climbing Vines & Flowers
Starting with an attractive arch or trellis for your roses makes the garden area look nice during winter months. The climbing roses will take about 3-5 years to cover your supports too, so selecting an appealing design makes good sense.
Jennifer H says
That looks beautiful!
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
Those are so pretty! Which kind are in the pin friendly picture? Those are beautiful!
Jenn says
Gorgeous! We have the scraggly little rosebush that could growing in the front yard. I need to help it.
vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Rose archways are beyond lovely.
Chelle @ oh just stop already says
Beautiful roses! My grandma always had a great thumb in managing hers. I unfortunately kill anything that doesn't talk.
Beth says
So pretty! Brian wants a trellis in our yard but we can't agree on where to put it. That isn't helping something grow on it at all. oops!
Beeb Ashcroft says
GORGEOUS! I've always dreamed of having an archway just like that over my front door - someday, someday!!
Crystal Green says
These are so beautiful. This is valuable information for people like me, who want this type of setting in my yard, but didn't know these details about the different kinds of roses.
Crystal says
Absolutely beautiful roses.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Those roses look amazing!
Stefani says
Those are beautiful. I love roses and have both pink and red roses growing in my yard. I would love to try a trellis one day.
Lisa says
My mom has a trellis she has wanting to do something with. Roses are a great idea and will fit in nicely with the rest of her garden.
Toni says
I honestly had no idea it mattered which roses. Thanks for a great list, it will be really helpful!
Kelsey Apley says
Thank you! I am looking to plant some roses so this helps to know which ones to get!!
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
I love roses and this photo is gorgeous!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
I've never even thought about there being only certain varieties that do this. Based on the color descriptions, I think I'm most impressed seeing the Red Cascade and Reve d’ Or’ ones.
Kathleen says
I have always wanted a gorgeous trellis, but never knew what flowers to use on it, those this information is wonderful.
Raijean says
Isn't it amazing how roses can brighten your mood. I wouldn't mind putting a few up in my house.
Lauren (Lolo) says
I love roses, I need to figure out which are best for the desert.
trisha says
Oh thankyou! I have been looking to add a Trellis so this is super helpful. Thus far we have had hibiscus on the front of the house but I wonder roses would be better.
Mandi says
My grandma had gorgeous roses with a little wooden bench in front of them and a birdbath next to that. It was such a beautiful and peaceful little place in her garden!
Donna says
I love roses, but just don't have a green thumb... maybe if I grew them on a trellis, I could do it.
Sheri says
They are beautiful. I've never been able to successfully grow roses. I wish I could.
Anne - says
How beautiful! I would love to grow more roses.
Marcie W. says
My grandmother always had rose bushes outside when I was a kid so having a rose trellis would be a fun way to honor her memory in my own home.