Climbing roses are usually grown on suitable supports, such as: B. Garden archways, pulled. Since they easily reach a height of between 2 and 4 meters, they always require some form of support. The classic solution is to attach them to garden arches and also to gazebos. Other options include larger, solid garden obelisks, sturdy freestanding trellises, pergolas, rose tunnels and wrought iron gazebos. And of course fences, wall trellises and iron railings are also suitable. You can buy climbing rose trellises or make them yourself. We show you different types of rose supports for the garden. And if you would like to make a trellis yourself, we will show you some simple DIY projects.
What types of rose supports to choose
There is a wide range on the marketof climbing aidsin every price range, which are made from different materials. At the lower end of the price scale, the frames are usually made from either wood or thin, ungalvanized iron. In the upper price segment, the frames are made of solid, hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated steel.
trellis
Trellis is an ideal starting point for various outdoor trellises. It consists of sturdy lattice panels accented with artificial columns. The trellis supports climbing plants that spice up the look with deep dark contrasts.
Wire trellis
A well-planned, high-strength wire trellis supports even heavy climbing plants with minimal errors and results in a neat, straight and longer-lasting trellis.
Bamboo trellis
A bamboo trellis is ideal for supporting climbing roses. It has a simple pattern and is incredibly easy to create.
Climbing rose trellis made of stainless steel
The supports made of strong steel profile tube and steel strip (depending on the size, also stronger) are completely welded and then hot-dip galvanized. The weld seams that are most susceptible to rust are thus well coated. Since zinc weathers over time, the frames are also powder-coated. This is the ideal rose stand. Even when naked, in winter or before planting, they are an eye-catcher and a real work of art in your garden.
Rose arches
The most common and most elegant looking are the rose arches. They can be made of woodor metal madeand give your garden a charming look.
How to plant flowers on a trellis
Gardeners are sometimes unsure about the best way to plant a rose on a support and let it grow along it. The answer to this question is not always easy and often depends on how you want to design your garden. The following guidelines apply to all types of trellises, including rose obelisks, garden arches, or metal wall trellises. Roses should never be planted in the center of a garden obelisk, even though this is often seen. This makes training the rose more difficult and sooner or later (usually after 4 years at the latest) the rose obelisk will be slightly lifted by the spreading shoots and tilted to the side.
Roses shouldalways be planted outside the garden obelisk, at a distance of about 7 to 11 cm from it. To achieve a lush effect right from the start, we recommend three roses per garden obelisk or four to six plants per garden arch - i.e. two to three plants on each side, depending on the size and location of the garden arch. It is a question of individual taste whether you plant three different roses or three of the same variety on a rose obelisk. In gardens smaller than three-quarters of a hectare, it is more likely to plant only one variety, as different hybrids can easily appear restless on a single garden obelisk. The same applies to garden arches and wall trellises on house walls. Limiting yourself to one variety that can be planted in greater numbers helps create the effect of sprawling lushness.
Build your own climbing aid for climbing roses
Some supports are lightweight and easy to make, and you can make and install them in your own yard. Here we give you some suggestions.
Make a DIY rose support out of cedar wood
Materials needed for this project:
Cedar wood 2 x 4 cm for the frame
Cedar wood 1 x 1 cm for the stops that hold the grid
Cedar lattice fence – supplied in panels
Concrete for securing the structure in the post holes. Two 25kg bags = 1 bag for each post.
Self-tapping wood screws
Instructions:
- Purchase the wood for your DIY rose trellis.
- Cut the wood to size and make sure that the pieces of wood line up correctly.
- Start attaching the wooden frame with the self-tapping wood screws.
- Make sure your wooden frame is the perfect size so that the wooden trellis will fit without having to cut it.
- Screw everything together and then attach the trellis outside in the ground.
- Dig two 90cm deep holes in the ground, insert your trellis and pour the mixed concrete to secure it.
Climbing rose trellises are made from bamboo
- Provide yourself with sturdy bamboo sticks.
- Spread the vertical pieces at the correct distance from each other, about 15-30 cm (depending on the size of the material to be worked), by tucking the ends firmly into the ground.
- Cut the pieces of bamboo to be braided horizontally to a length of 15-30 cm, which corresponds to the distance between the two end poles.
- Weave the bamboo through the poles, alternating between passing it behind and in front of each pole.
- Repeat this step with the remaining rods. Continue this process until you have a sturdy trellis.
