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Good idea? Pink Jasmine and climbing rose?
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Posted by mehetabelle z8/9 CA (My Page) on Sat, Feb 18, 06 at 14:37
| Is this a good idea?
One of my mature climbing antique roses has 2" thick canes with foliage only on top. The rose is healthy, but the canes look scary -- all those thorns.
I am thinking of planting a pink jasmine at the foot of the rose so it will climb into the canes and camouflage them a bit, especially now when the rose is bare.
Is this a good idea or too much competition for the rose? Or too much light/water for the jasmine?
--Mehetabelle |
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RE: Good idea? Pink Jasmine and climbing rose?
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| I think pink Chilean jasmine do not have strong fragrance. |
thorns on rose?
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| Mehetabelle, Many people want thorn-less roses. Actually there are: Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) is one such plant. check out:
Rosa Banksiae 1 Rosa Banksiae 2 Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 4-33
USDA: 8-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C) Heat Tolerance: Avoid afternoon sun in summer in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Central and western China Growth Habits: Evergreen climber, fast growing to 20 feet (6 m) or more. The "World's Largest Rose" (in Tombstone, Arizona) is a Lady Banks' Rose, and supported by 68 posts and spanning 70 feet (21 m) Watering Needs: Drought tolerant, but does better with regular water. Propagation: Cuttings 
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RE: Good idea? Pink Jasmine and climbing rose?
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- Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 21, 06 at 11:20
| Pink jasmine = jasminum x. stephanense? I've never smelled much scent from this one, and there are a bunch that'd be hardy in your zone. Here are my thoughts: 1. They're vines; if one gets too ornery, you can just cut it back. 2. If the bloom times overlap, they have to look and smell good together -- white is probably a better blend with other colors than pink, but hey, it's a personal thing! 3. As long as both plants have enough root run, and you're good about watering, you should be OK. If you go for it, send a pic with blooms, it sounds like a neat idea! Jim |
RE: Good idea? Pink Jasmine and climbing rose?
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| Jim, Chilean jasmine is Mandevilla Laxa. They are not real jasmine. See linked images. 
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RE: Good idea? Pink Jasmine and climbing rose?
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Hi Mehetabelle,
Sounds like a good idea. Pink jasmine (I presume you are referring to J. polyanthum) is not that fastidious so I guess it won't be a problem. I'm sure there will be an interesting mix of scents, too. Another idea would be honeysuckle (Goldflame)although it is supposed to be deciduous? |
RE: Good idea? Pink Jasmine and climbing rose?
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| Hi, I am referring to J. Polyanthum. Very fragrant, easy to grow and propagate. Wonder if the roots are deep enough to compete with the rose? What climbing, fragrant vine has shallow roots? |
RE: Good idea? Pink Jasmine and climbing rose?
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| I have Clematis combined with my climbing roses with no problems at all. I would not hesitate to combine with J. polyanthum if it was reliably hardy here. |
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