I live in zone 5, when is the best time to plant climbing roses and what is the best variety?

Answer 1

As others have said, wait until next spring and buy from a reputable local nursery that carries varieties suitable to your Zone 5 conditions. Some hardy climbers:
Captain Samuel Holland, red.
John Cabot, red.
William Baffin, deep pink.
Seven sisters, actually a rambler that can be tied to grow as a climber. Shades of deep pink in clusters fading to pale pink. This one is hardy to Zone 4; the others, bred in Canada (the "Explorer" series) are hardy to Zone 3.

Ask your nursery if theirs are "own root" roses. Many roses are grafted on wild rootstock, and the graft must be buried so that if your shrub dies back to the ground, it will grow again from the graft and not the rootstock. "Own root" roses are grown - strange as it sounds - on their own roots; they are not grafted and are more reliable.

Answer 2

Climbing Roses Zone 5

Answer 3

In Zone 5, the best time to plant roses is in the spring. This gives them plenty of time to establish roots before winter. You can plant bare root roses in early fall, but they will need heavy mulching the first winter.

Here are some disease-resistant varieties best suited for this zone, which is commonly susceptible to blackspot fungus:


http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/explorer-roses.html

Answer 4

I also live in Zone 5A. Roses need to be growing before winter hits and should not be planted in this heat. You have a small window in the fall but I wouldn't risk it. Besides, most of the growers are out of them and won't have anymore till spring. Most however accept orders now for spring shipment.

Some suggestions may be Blaze, John Davis, New Dawn, Viking Queen, or white Cap.

A good supplier can be contacted @ 503-538-1576.

Answer 5

Check with your state agriculture department for local offices. Check with them regarding varieties that do well specifically in your area, not just in your zone.

In Texas, we plant roses all year and they thrive. Specifically, the Super Star varieties - heat tolerant, more resistant to disease. Many of our 70+ rose bushes bloom all year.

And we just planted a new one last week.

Ladybanks is a great climber - too great really. Just don't plant on a house or fence, it's fast grower. 20+ feet is not unusual for this plant.