Bare house or shed walls often look boring or even so dreary that you would like to hide them. The same applies to unsightly garden corners such as the compost heap or the shelter where the garbage cans are stored. So it's no wonder that many homeowners come up with the idea of hiding such visual eyesores behind a lush climbing plant. And which would be better than a climbing rose?
How do I plant a climbing rose on a house wall?
To plant a climbing rose on a house wall, a distance of at least 50 cm from the wall and 10 cm between the trellis and the wall should be maintained. Make sure there is enough light, air and good soil quality for optimal growth.
Why climbing roses are particularly suitable for facade greening
Climbing roses, although they are not climbing plants in the true sense of the word, have a whole range of advantages over ivy and the like. The most important plus criterion - apart from the beautiful flowers, of course - is the fact that roses do not cause any damage to the facade or building structure. The plants lack the adhesive organs typical of many climbing and climbing plants, which not only ensure their upward growth, but also cause serious damage to the masonry, etc. You also don't have to worry about the shoots of the climbing rose lifting your roof tiles or destroying gutters.
Which walls are suitable for greening with climbing roses?
However, you cannot cover every wall with a climbing rose, as the sensitive plant does not feel equally at home in every location. For example, house walls that face both north and south are less suitable for such a project. Climbing roses, like every rose, need a lot of sun, but too little sun as well as constant exposure to sunlight and excessive heat damage them. A he althy average must be found where the rose gets plenty of light but also enough air.
Planting a climbing rose on a house wall
If you now want to place the newly purchased climbing rose on the house wall, you should above all ensure that there is sufficient distance - the rose should under no circumstances be planted directly on the wall, but there should also be a distance between the support and the house wall be left for ventilation. Otherwise, heat builds up quickly, especially in exposed locations, which will quickly cause problems for your plant. As a rule of thumb, there must be at least 50 centimeters between the house wall and the plant and at least 10 centimeters between the trellis and the house wall.
Tip
The often poorer soil quality is particularly problematic when planting directly against a house wall. The soil is often enriched with lime and is therefore not only alkaline, but also comparatively poor in nutrients - a combination that does not suit roses at all. Therefore, make sure the soil is of good quality and replace the soil if necessary.
