Supports for roses with their own hands

Types of climbing roses and their characteristic differences

Climbing roses play a special role in landscape design, thanks to their long, flexible shoots, they are used for vertical gardening. There are several options for classifying climbing roses.

By the nature of their growth, they are divided into three groups:

• climbing - from 3 to 5 m;
• semi-plaited - from 1.5 to 3 m;
• curly - from 5 to 15 m.

In addition, climbing roses can be self-rooted or grafted onto a rose hip. The rambler group belongs to the old climbing roses.

A characteristic feature of rambler roses are small flowers (from 1.5 to 5 cm), collected in multi-flowered brushes. The length of thin flexible shoots ranges from 1.5 to 10 m. Leaves are glossy, small in size, slightly elongated. Flowering is continuous, repeated or single, depending on the variety.

By repeatedly crossing ramblers with floribunda roses, tea and tea-hybrid roses, varieties up to 5 meters in height were obtained - climbers. The flowers of this variety are relatively large, they are located singly or in loose inflorescences. Plants are characterized by winter hardiness and good immunity to fungal diseases.

There are also climbing roses, which appeared due to bud mutations of bush roses. They are called climbings. Plants differ from parental forms in long shoots. Large flowers cut from a bush are difficult to distinguish from hybrid tea large-flowered roses. They are suitable for growing in southern areas with warm winters.

Popular varieties

The varieties of climbing roses listed below bloom once.

Most of them belong to the group of ramblers:

1. Alchemist (Alchymist). The color of flowers cannot be described in one phrase. She, according to eyewitnesses, is magical - from golden orange gradually turns into pink with coral shades. The aroma is very pleasant, intense.
2. Goldfinch. The lashes are relatively small for ramblers, up to 3 m. The flowers are creamy yellow, with a gradual transition to a creamy shade. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, blooms at the base of last year's shoots, so it tolerates short pruning well.
3. Flammentanz - bright red flowers, double, single flowering, lasts about 1 month. This hybrid variety is hardy to unfavorable growing conditions, diseases and frost, does not need shelter for the winter. Bushes up to three meters high.

Repaired Disease Resistant

The group of climbers, described below, are erect, branched shrubs about 2.5 m in height, blooming all summer and characterized by disease resistance.

1. Indigoletta (Indigoletta) - unusual lilac flowers with a pink tint, goblet buds, thermophilic variety.
2. Golden Gate - blooms with large, yellow flowers up to 10 cm in diameter. Delicate fruity aroma with lemon notes.
3. Laguna - flowers are densely double, pink, with a strong pleasant aroma. The foliage is shiny, dark green. The variety is thermophilic, the frost resistance limit is –23 ° C.
4. Rosarium (Rosarium Uetersen) - coral-colored flowers are large, double, have a light aroma. They are composed of over 100 petals and are rain resistant. Flowers collected in large clusters cover the bush from top to bottom during flowering. The variety is winter hardy and unpretentious to care for.
5. Rose polka (Polka 91) - delightful flowers of bright apricot color fade in the sun, becoming creamy. Wavy petals give the double flower even more splendor.

Making a support with your own hands

First you need to choose the right place for the trellis. The climbing rose is a rather light-loving plant; it can never take root in a wetland, because it does not tolerate excess moisture.

Therefore, a place should be chosen such that there is a small slope nearby - then you can dig a small trench to drain water. You can also place the support on a hill where there is groundwater at a depth of 2 meters from the surface.

The place for the trellis should be well lit. The location of the support in the wind and strong drafts is not allowed. In addition, flowers need space.

The material from which the support is made must be able to withstand the scorching rays of the sun, frost, heavy rains, as well as the negative effects of frequent watering and regular fertilizing with fertilizers that contain chemicals that can damage the surface of the support.

Roses are quite heavy in bloom. This should be taken into account when building a support, if you do not want the structure to simply collapse one day. Also, the plants should have enough free space for growth and good ventilation. Then you should choose one of the types of support. Make your choice based on the variety of the rose (growth rate, leaf shape and size). For large varieties of roses, a large design is suitable, for small ones, respectively, more compact.

When deciding to build a pergola or arch, you need to stock up on fittings and wire, as well as tools:

• a shovel for digging in pillars and support racks;
• staples, brackets, wood screws or nails, a hammer, pliers and other fastening parts that can give the structure reliability, stability and rigidity;
• saw, drill, screwdriver;
• trellis panels that will decorate the pergolas;
• cement or concrete mortar to strengthen the racks;
• timber of different sizes: 50 × 50 mm for cross beams and 70 × 70 mm for main supports;
• beams for beams (100 × 50 mm and 100 × 100 mm), which are attached to the sides.

The exact amount of building materials depends on the size of your project.

1. We make a design sketch, showing more imagination. Remember to observe all proportions.
2. We decide on the height and width of the arch, after which we measure out centimeters on the blanks.
3. We carefully twist the base with a wire. It is recommended to decorate it with some patterns. You can use welding when making an arch.
4. We install the product after the completion of the construction. We dig two holes 50 cm each, insert the ends of the arch into them and fill them with cement mortar for additional strength.

Types of supports

Before equipping the landscape of the site, it is recommended to decide which support for a climbing rose is best suited, as well as the location of your plant. Roses love shady and sunny places, they must be well protected from the wind and have constant access to fresh air.

In addition, the type of plant can also affect the type of support - the more buds grow on the bush, and the larger they are, the more heavy it will become. The type of shrub also matters - rambler or scrub. Rambler are not able to exist without external support, since their trunks and stems are soft and unstable. Shrubs, unlike ramblers, are stronger - they have a thick rigid trunk and strong branches. For such shrubs, the support must be not only strong, but also powerful.

When choosing a stand for roses, do not forget about the materials from which the structure is made. Interaction with organics can affect the durability of the selected material. In addition, a support installed outdoors will be constantly exposed to climatic and weather influences, due to which the building material can be prematurely damaged. A negative factor is the use of fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides that have a chemical composition that can affect the safety of the rose holder.

Materials are also important because their strength and stability guarantees you a good condition of the garden and the reliability of the structure. Choose only high quality building parts. Also, do not save on calculations, tools and time costs - alteration of the structure is fraught with damage to the bush.

All of the above tips apply to all types of popular climbing rose supports - arches, trellises, pergolas, pyramids, pillars, trellises. These stands can be made with your own hands, while spending a minimum of material resources. Let's consider the proposed options for supports in more detail.

Arches and pergolas

Arches are vaulted structures resembling doorways located on the street at the entrance to a garden or gazebo. Pergolas are similar to arches, but they are large due to the netting of wood or ropes at the top.

A do-it-yourself pergola and arch for a climbing rose is constructed from durable materials such as metal or wood. The tree, as a rule, looks more aesthetically pleasing, but preserving its appearance and strength will require more work - an anti-fungal coating, painting, varnishing are mandatory steps when building an arch for roses with your own hands from wood. Metal structures are stronger and require less maintenance, but tend to look less natural and attractive.

Vertical trellis

The rose trellis is a wooden frame with intersecting slats along its entire length. Such a frame can be installed in the middle of the garden, thus dividing it into zones, or hung on a tree wall, covering unwanted wall details.

Most often, a do-it-yourself trellis for a climbing rose is made from wooden planks or reinforcement, which is welded into a lattice. In addition, such grilles can be bought ready-made - both iron and plastic. However, the latter options do not enjoy the love of gardeners, since they have an unnatural appearance and require additional care.

Pyramids

The pyramid is a convenient and simple structure, which can be built from several wooden sticks and cross bars. The pyramidal shape of the structure allows the shrub to receive uniform illumination. In addition, this type of support looks pleasant from all sides and creates a volume of the plant.

Lattices or stairs

Lattices or stairs resemble trellises in appearance, but they do not have a frame. This design is the easiest to manufacture, since you can take a ready-made ladder for it. In addition, the lattice can be made from wooden planks of any length, shortening them at the end to the required size, or leaving them in a chaotic form.

Pillars

Pillars are among the simplest and most affordable options for making your own hands. This structure consists of two parts: an internal pillar made of stone, brick or any other material; an external structure made of a metal or wooden lattice, along which the rose will creep. The pillars are convenient not only in terms of construction, but also as a means of decorating a garden - this type of structure saves space and allows you to inexpensively decorate any site.

Leading the lashes of the rose along the wall of the house

If the lashes are tied to hooks, aeration is provided by a sparse, "mesh" arrangement of the lashes.

This option is suitable for both ramblers and climbers. The only difference is the height of the structure. For climbers, width is more important than height. Long-haired ramblers can be positioned on the wall upward, in breadth, and in a fan.

To send a climbing rose along the wall, you need to plant it at a distance of about 50 cm from the building. So the plant, on the one hand, will have enough space to form a good root system, and on the other hand, the lashes will freely reach the first support.

There are three common options for weaving roses on the wall:

• Lattice weaving. For this, a lattice of slats is mounted on the wall, to which rose shoots are tied. Suitable for all varieties of climbing roses. Flexible shoots of ramblers can be left without a garter if they are passed through the slats of the lattice.
• Weaving on posts or stairs.In this case, from the base of the bush to the wall of the house, a staircase or several columns located close to each other are mounted at an angle. Suitable for ramblers only.
• Crochet hooks. To do this, a series of hooks are mounted on the wall of the house, to which rose shoots are tied on hinges. It is mainly used for climbers.

When decorating buildings with climbing roses, it is important to keep in mind one nuance: it is undesirable for the shoots to adhere closely to the wall, especially if it is wooden. In this case, the wall may get damp. Therefore, the installation of the supports should provide for some clearance for good aeration.

Therefore, the installation of the supports must provide for some clearance for good aeration.

Types for climbing roses

Although there are a great many supports for a rose, it is customary to distinguish several main types:

• arches or pergolas;
• trellis;
• lattices;
• pillars.

It should be remembered that the opinion that the rose will curl on its own, and it only needs to be provided with support, is fundamentally wrong. The main shoots of the flower must be directed so that they grow not upward, but parallel to the ground (or at least at an angle of 45 degrees) - this is the only way you can observe the abundant flowering of your pet.

In addition, whichever support you choose, it must be reliable so that the overgrown rosebush does not knock it to the ground. Also, choose a design that fits well into the general atmosphere of the site (in case the shoots do not entwine the entire structure at once). Choose the type of flower according to the structure itself: if the bush subsequently grows to an enormous size, it makes no sense to build a small support for it.

Tapestry-mesh

The tapestry is the simplest and most versatile structure. As a rule, with the help of this design, the territory is divided into zones (this way you can divide the garden, for example). It can look like a rectangular structure, which consists of a frame and a lattice inside it. The base itself and the lattice inside can be either wooden or wire. Most often, the first option is chosen, painting the structure with white paint to give it a more noble look. Although in most cases, over time, the bush grows quite strongly and the trellis is completely hidden under it.

Arches and pergolas

Very beautiful decorative structures that can even serve you as a gazebo. The pergola is a summer roof with gratings, which is designed just to be entwined with pink shoots. It can also function as a summer gazebo, in which it is pleasant to sit on a sultry day.

The bases of the pergolas are most often metal, but the roof is preferable to build from wood. Arched structures can also be made of various materials: metal ones are suitable for growing miniature flowers, but wooden ones are suitable for a plant with strong thick shoots. If there is free space, you can also put several arches located one after the other - it will look spectacular.

Cone supports and pillars

A cone support looks like a collection of several wooden beams that are installed in a circle and connected at the top.

Types of supports for climbing roses

Do-it-yourself design options are diverse. Among those that will be within the power of a site owner who does not have construction skills are:

• vertical stands;
• pyramids and columns;
• stairs;
• arches and pergolas.

Combining several different designs, you can unusually design a gazebo, fence of a plot or any area, create a spectacular background for a flower bed, or close an unsightly wall of a summer cottage.

Any type of vertical gardening involves the use of climbing frames.The support for roses should be made taking into account the fact that the bushes do not have antennae for self-fixing on it, they do not wrap around vertical elements and cannot independently trudge along it. The stems will have to be tied up as they rise. In central Russia and to the north, it is necessary to provide for the possibility of easy cleaning and shelter for the winter.

You need to install the frame before planting the bush in the chosen place. During the installation of the support, earthwork will have to be carried out, and the roots of the roses may be damaged.

Tapestry-net for lashes

A trellis is called a flat vertical canvas on which the stems will be fixed. Such walls can be installed along the perimeter of the fence or fasten the mesh between the corner supports of the gazebo. Varieties of trellises are also used for facade decoration. In such an application, it is recommended to maintain a gap of 15-20 cm between the mesh and the wall in order to provide the bushes with air access from all sides.

Semicircular trellis for climbing roses.

Stands made of wide wooden planks, fixed on a frame, look decorative. Craftsmen can independently assemble a forged or bent metal structure. The drawing of such a trellis complements the green leaves and bright spots of flowers. A large lattice is often painted in colors that contrast with the shade of the foliage, and they do not try to make it invisible.

A kind of such a structure is a trellis for a climbing rose with a netting or a plastic garden lattice. These types of materials do not stand out among the branches and create the effect of a green wall of vertical stems. You can replace purchased material with a thin steel wire or strong nylon cord. The mesh fabric is fixed on vertical supports.

Arches and pergolas in the flower garden

An arched metal or wooden support can be installed near the gate to the garden. This will immediately create an atmosphere of transition from the paved courtyard area to the green area. The pergola differs from the arch with its flat top and rather resembles a canopy. Both structures are suitable for installation above benches in the recreation area.

Arches for climbing roses can also be made on a flower bed. In a flower garden, such a support will create an expressive accent. For its padding, you can plant low and medium shrubs or conifers next to an arch entwined with flowers.

Arches and pergolas in the garden.

The pergola or arch consists of 2 parallel lattice walls, to which the lashes of roses are tied. Above the walls, you will need to install a roof: flat for a pergola or semicircular for an arch. All structural elements can be manufactured according to the principles described for the lattice stand:

• from a bar or slats;
• from bent metal rods imitating forging;
• from a mesh stretched on column supports.

If you put several arched elements side by side, you can build a green tunnel. Under the roof of pink stems and leaves, shade and coolness will always remain in it.

Cone supports and pillars

This type of elements is designed to give the bushes a compact and effective look. It is convenient to install poles, pyramids or cones in a small flower garden, where spreading bushes will take up too much space. A decorative green pyramid can look original on the lawn, creating a bright spot against a green background. Inside a high pyramid (more than 2 m), you can make a gazebo if you use several bushes planted around the perimeter of the building for landscaping.

Supports for climbing roses.

A climbing rose on a support of this type itself serves as a design element, and does not complement the structure. It is advisable to make the sides of the garden pyramid from durable, but inconspicuous parts (metal rods, wooden slats, rigid galvanized mesh, etc.). It is necessary to fasten the spreading bushes so that the branches of the rose curling along the frame cover the base as much as possible.

It's important to know

The support for the grapes must be approached carefully, since with the correct construction it will be of great benefit.Some rules should be taken into account so that the structure will last for a long time.

1. Supports for grapes should be placed from north to south. They do this so that the bushes are illuminated by the sun on both sides equally.
2. Periodically, you need to treat steel parts with a product that fights against corrosion. Wooden elements are treated with preparations that destroy the fungus.
3. The tapestries can be deformed or sag. To prevent this from happening, fortifications are made using transverse axes and crossbars.

Supports can last for a long time, while only benefiting the plants. This requires spending more time on their construction, including imagination, and taking all measures to protect the material that was used. In this case, the vineyard will delight its owner, bear fruit, and develop for a long time. There are many factors to consider when making supports for other climbing plants.

We create an arch for climbing roses with our own hands from reinforcement

The simplest and cheapest solution is considered to be the use of bar elements from reinforcement. To connect them, you can use rings made of reinforcement of a smaller diameter. In the process of creation, you do not even need to work with a welding machine.

• 2 strong rods made of reinforcement (diameter - 11-12 mm, with a profile or smooth surface);
• to form connecting rings - 10 pieces of a rod, length - 120 cm each, diameter - up to 10 mm, the surfaces of the rods must be smooth;
• rods that will be used as pins, diameter - up to 0.12 cm, their number - 10 units, 0.25 meters long;
• non-solid wire and plastic clamps;
• rope up to 1 meter to make a do-it-yourself arch template for curly roses.

In the process of work, special substances will also be required to treat the material against corrosion; dyes and primers are also used. To simplify the work, it is better to buy a rust-converting enamel primer (3 in 1).

To bend the prepared reinforcement, a template is first formed. On a flat area, you will need to install one splitter. Using measuring tools, rope, paint, they form a shape in the form of a semicircle. According to the prepared template, the reinforcement is driven in (length - 0.25 meters), they begin to bend it. This can even be done manually, since the diameter of metal structures is small. The connection rings are made with a pipe bender.

Construction installation process

To get a beautiful arch for a climbing rose with your own hands, you will need to complete the installation in the correct sequence. The curved rods have to be dug into the ground (holes are made up to 0.5 meters deep), given that the distance between closely spaced structures should be the same as the diameter of the connecting rings. These rings are tied to the main rods using aluminum wire and clamps.

An arch for roses with your own hands from metal fittings can be created without using rings. Then the curved parts are held together by straight pieces, they can be located at different angles. To make this type of structure, you will need to use welding, because you will not be able to tie the segments. You can install the made arch:

• next to the gate to form a beautiful entrance group;
• as an element of zoning, separating the garden area from the courtyard;
• next to the garden paths, having made several installed structures at once, they are also called pergolas.

An arch for roses with your own hands, located next to the wall of the house or a garden bench, will look very beautiful, while creating a beautiful relaxation area.

Tips and tricks from experienced florists and gardeners

The climbing rose is supported by stone, wood, plastic and metal. Several factors affect what the frame for the plant will be made of: the design of the garden, the price of materials and construction, the variety of flowers.

The horizontal bars should be placed 50 cm apart. Additional crossbeams are made if the bush is highly branched.

Note! Large spherical supports are perfect for bushes with large inflorescences. Vertical supports suitable for small inflorescences

For a minimum investment, the plant can be planted near a fence or shed. They will serve as a support for the plant. In order for the plant not to become infected with an infection from the support, it must be painted and varnished.

Instead of a trellis, you can use a fence

Regardless of the type of support, first of all, it is necessary to properly plant the plant, take care of it so that it grows and rises along the made arches.

The climbing rose is widely used to decorate garden plots, however, if it is incorrectly fixed to a trellis or support, flowers will appear only at the top of the bush. It is necessary to form the plant so that as many branches as possible are in a horizontal position, then the gardener will receive beautiful rose bushes with abundant flowering.

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Types of supports

Climbing beauties need support. The following can serve as supporting structures:

• walls;
• columns;
• obelisks;
• cones;
• frame;
• support;
• arches;
• lattices;
• wigwams;
• pyramids.

Supports are made from a variety of materials, it all depends on the budget of the owners

Before making it, it is important to consider the following aspects:

1. The support must be made of durable materials that can withstand any changes in the weather.
2. It is necessary to clearly determine the place for support, to understand for yourself the methods and scheme of fastening.

A vertical support will be ideal for a climbing rose. The plant will cling to it with antennae and trudge towards the sun, reaching up to 4 m in height. Note that such supports can be used not only for roses, but also for other climbing plants. Read more about growing garden morning glory here.

Trellis mesh

Such a support can be easily made by hand. To do this, you need to dig in the pillars of wood or metal at the required distance, then pull the mesh. In order for the structure to fit perfectly into the design of the site, it is better to paint the pillars in a suitable color.

Trellis mesh

The trellis can be made from wooden planks, securing them with a net between the beams. A similar design for a climbing rose will allow you to form a spectacular bush.

Arches and pergolas

These structures are an ideal solution for arranging spacious summer cottages. Arches and pergolas can also be made by hand. Pergolas are a lattice roof fixed to pillars. The dimensions of such a support are calculated individually and depend on the design idea. The posts can be made of wood or metal. The advantage of the pergola is that this support can also serve as a gazebo. You may also be interested in the technology of building a summer cottage from glued laminated timber, see details here.

Poles with supports

Such supports can also be made yourself from wooden or metal rods and poles. The pillars for creating supports are very convenient: compact, not very wide. They are often used as supports for slow-curling roses. For the climbing queen, any pillars are suitable: in the form of a column, a cylinder or a cone.

Climbing roses have neither antennae nor suckers, so they cannot grow up without additional supports.

In order to build a cone-shaped support, you need to install several wooden rods or beams in a circle and connect them at the top. A similar stand is suitable for any curly flowers.

Other types of metal supports

Many other varieties of climbing rose supports are known. Let's consider a few more options:

the support "aspiration up" looks like a tower, made of a metal base; inside the structure there is a stand for the container, in which the fragrant flower will grow.Such a "tower" will look especially good on an open terrace;

Metal support

• metal column: versatile and reliable. As a rule, it is made of galvanized steel, which turns it into a sufficiently strong and resistant structure to the destructive effects of the environment.
• Eiffel Tower: this support is a crossbeam with an openwork structure, ideal for the side shoots of the rose.
• swing arcs: these can be placed on both sides of the track. A natural corridor is created, the roof and walls of which are gracefully entwined with roses. If you also install benches, then such a flowering support will make a cozy place to relax.
• wigwam support: suitable for an Indian-style garden. To do this, you need to weave a cone from willow or birch bark with a sharp crown, to which roses will reach with their shoots.
• The "Steel Obelisk" is a support made of pipes. Ideal for roses with a slow growing season.