Climbing/rambling rose.

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    Hi All,

    I have a lavender tree I my garden and after it flowers early in the year it's a bit boring, so I was thinking of growing a rose through it. Not sure what the difference between a climber and a rambler is. Can anyone tell me the difference? And also has anyone got any suggestions for a rose to grow through it?

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    The difference is that the rambling rose flowers once whereas the climbing rose usually flowers through summer into the autumn. As for which rose do you have a colour scheme in that area and do you want a contrasting colour to the Lavender tree or one with similar shades. Also be careful planting the rose to close to a tree as they will both be fighting for water and nutrients.
     
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    Good morning RustyRoots these days with a new breed of rambler,s some are repeat flowering my friend,there are ample ramblers that will grow through your Lilac tree,if you would like to give me some idea of your lilac trees colour and position ,I would be only to pleased to suggest some for you:)
     
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      Hi both,

      Thanks for the reply. The lavender tree is the dark purple one, I think I have a photo somewhere and will attach it if I have. It gets full sun from 11-3 then the sun goes behind next doors tree and then it gets sun from around 4 for the rest of the day. I was thinking pale pink or yellow for the rose and would prefer one that repeat flowers. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

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      Hi Rusty Malvern Hills comes to mind my friend or Princess Louise:)

      Malvern Hills --------------===Princess Louise
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        I have found the photo of the lavender in bloom and also put a couple of photos of tree today.

        May3.jpg 1.jpg 2.jpg

        Thinking of putting rose on right hand side of trunk as i think it may be easier to train up the trunk. Im like the Princess Louise rose as suggested by wiseoldowl, but dont want to rush into it. I wil do a bit moresearching tonight. When would be the best time to plant it?

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        Hi Rusty I see you are going for the Pink blend then,I assume you are getting a bare root which they usually send out November to March when they the rose is in its dormant state,I respectfully suggest that you take your time preparing the roses final planting position:)
        Shovel out a hole wide and deep enough to easily accommodate the rose's root ball. Replace 50 percent of the loose soil with well-rotted manure.Trim away any damaged roots, Create a mound of soil in the center of the planting hole big enough for the rose's roots to drape over without bunching.Arrange the rambling rose's roots over the mound. Carefully return the loosened soil to the hole, making sure that all roots are covered well. Water until the soil is well-saturated to the base of the planting hole. .Keep the soil lightly moist throughout the growing season. Always water until the soil is moist at root level, and avoid getting the leaveswet, as this may encourage fungal disease.Feed the plant onlywhen new growth begins and again after the bloom cycle is complete. :)
         
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          Good planting instructions from wiseoldowl.
           
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          Thanks wiseoldowl very detailed instructions. I think I am swaying towards the pink I think I will have a Polk around over the next few weeks as It is my birthday next month and my wife is after ideas for a present so I think that the rose may be it. Would you put any bone meal in planting hole?

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          Hi Rusty I deliberately omitted this as it is a personal preference to rose grower's,but personal opinion is that I would use just a handful around the planting hole :)
           
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          You could alternatively use Root Grow (mycorrhizal fungi) :) Personal preference as the Oracle WOO says.
           
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