Rose/Clematis Combination

White or pale pink with a burgundy clematis would be classy Or a yellow rose with pale-ish blue clematis....

 

See, to me, pink and burgundy just don’t go together Oh, I know, how about yellow and burgundy

 

Didn’t I just say that?

 

Indeed you did....just agreein' wit you

 

It was me that wasn't happy with white Freddy. Here's some contrasts for you, just the colours not these particular plants.

 

Yes, I know

Seeing those colour combos just got me all confused again

 

How many uprights have you got to play with, if it's not a personal question?

 

Viticella 'dark eyes' would be great with a yellow climbing rose Freddy.

 

Basically, two, as one is already earmarked for a Wisteria and the rest are a bit shaded. The uprights are around 5ft apart (probably should have been closer, but a bit late now).

 

The plot thickens

 

I found Cirrhosa Freckles doesn`t really ''pack a punch'' it looks better in an advertisement than it does in real life.

 

And I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that viticellas tolerate shade. Honeysuckles do too.

 

Let's look at this another way. What's the aspect Freddy? Will the pergola be in a bright spot in your garden as that will make a difference to the colours you choose. For instance Burgundy will look dull in shade or a northern aspect of the garden.

 

Just to add @noisette47 , the plan is to have both the rose and Clematis on the same upright.

 

The planned position will be sunny, most of the time, garden is west facing.