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David Austin climbing roses

10 years ago

I am about to purchase my first David Austin roses and I plan on purchasing climbing roses. I need to cover a large area and want one that is going to rebloom. I would love some suggestion/feedback on what had been successful for other people growing DA cl roses. I also need it to grow very tall. I have done a little research and think I want a graham Thomas but want to make a educated choice. I live in south east texas and we have extremely hot summers.

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phyllisb2008
10 years ago
I have Several of the roses.
The one not to buy is a climber called night owl it had very ugly flowers and the scent is so light the o ly time you can smell anything is when the wind is none.
Vulture61
10 years ago
I have Graham Thomas and I am not happy with them. Maybe I do not pamper them enough, maybe my soil is too poor and alkaline for them. They are also susceptible to black spot in my area (Kyle) during the rainy season. They do briefly look good in spring and fall.

Omar
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boncrow66
Original Author
10 years ago
I have pretty much decided against the GT. I will probably be getting a golden celebration but not as a climber. I still am not sure what climber to plant although Tess of the duberville is looking good.

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