rose reccomendations for a chain link fence

carhoods · Joined: 16 Mar 2003 Posts: 118 Location: Ladonia

I need some advice on a good hardy rose bush that will grow really thick on a chain link fence to block the view. I prefer the small tiny antique rose that come out in clusters in the spring and fall and also this will be covering appx 400 feet of fencing.

Thanks

QuestGirl · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 28 Location: Plano, TX

Have you checked out "Climbing Pinkie?" http://www.vintagerosery.com/roses/climbingpinkie.htm It's an Earth Kind rose as well, so it's very hardy.

carhoods · Joined: 16 Mar 2003 Posts: 118 Location: Ladonia

That looks like a good one although I would prefer that one does have more thorns on it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Anyone with any more good ideas?

Thanks, Rick

kbrew · Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Posts: 358 Location: Midlothian,TEXAS

I like the Dortmund rose. It has beautiful foliage.

sandih · Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 1077 Location: Dallas,TEXAS

check out www.antiqueroseemporium.com

kathiec · Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 27 Location: Rowlett, TX

Cecile Brunner and Climbing Cecile Brunner both have clusters of small pink flowers that sound like what you're describing. I would also recommend Mutabilis, which is a China rose. I've had two Mutabilis bushes at two different houses, and each has rapidly grown to 5 X 5 and in bloom from March until November. You can find all of these at the Antique Rose Emporium, which I also recommend!

carhoods · Joined: 16 Mar 2003 Posts: 118 Location: Ladonia

I ordered over 800.00 worth of roses from them and they are being delivered on Thursday and should have them planted on Friday. Thanks for the good website.

Rick