A dead, bare or even just “boring” tree can be wonderfully enhanced with a suitable rambler rose. These are climbing or climbing roses that can grow between three and five meters high, depending on the variety.
Which rambler roses are suitable for trees?
Rambler roses are climbing or climbing roses that are ideal for greening trees. Popular varieties include Bobbie James, Raubritter, Ännchen von Tharau, Sander's White Rambler, Hiawatha, Bleu Magenta, Bordeaux, Goldfinch, Russeliana and Chevy Chase. Plant the roses at least 80 cm from the tree trunk.
What are rambler roses?
These are climbing wild roses or wild rose hybrids that are perfect for planting trees. Rambler roses are divided into two groups: The first group includes varieties that bloom more often with stiff branches and more or less upright growth. Their flowers develop from June to September / October. The second group only includes once-flowering or summer-flowering varieties that use long, flexible branches to climb up scaffolding or grow into trees.
Decorate the garden with rambler roses
Rambler roses use climbing frames made of wood or metal to climb walls, fences and arbors as well as pergolas, free-standing arches or pyramids. Instead of an artificial scaffolding, a tree can also take on the supporting function. It is irrelevant whether it is a dead tree or a very alive tree.
Planting rambler roses correctly
When planting rambler roses, you should never plant them directly on the tree trunk, as the plants, which grow up to five meters high, need a lot of root space. So choose a planting distance between trunk and rose of at least 80 centimeters - this applies especially to shallow-rooted trees that cannot tolerate root pressure. The tendrils are guided to the tree using ropes (€9.00 on Amazon).
Location and care
The optimal location is sunny to light shade, but heat build-up should be avoided. The tree selected should not have an overly expansive or dense canopy. All rambler roses bloom primarily on short shoots that are planted on last year's long shoots. Regular pruning is therefore prohibited. However, correction cuts are possible.
The most beautiful rambler roses for greening trees
In the following table you will find a selection of the most beautiful rambler roses that are suitable for planting trees and tree stumps.
| Variety name | Flowers | Flower color | Flowering time | Fragrance | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbie James | easy | cream white | summer blooming | fragrant | up to five meters |
| Robber Barons | half-filled | light pink | summer blooming | slightly scented | up to four meters |
| Ännchen von Tharau | filled | cream white | summer blooming | slightly scented | up to five meters |
| Sander’s White Rambler | half-filled | white | summer blooming | good smelling | up to five meters |
| Hiawatha | easy | red | summer blooming | slightly scented | up to five meters |
| Bleu Magenta | filled | violet | summer blooming | slightly scented | up to five meters |
| Bordeaux | half-filled | burgundy | summer blooming | slightly scented | up to five meters |
| Goldfinch | half-filled | yellow-cream white | summer blooming | slightly scented | up to five meters |
| Russeliana | half-filled | violet red | summer blooming | slightly scented | more than five meters |
| Chevy Chase | filled | red | summer blooming | slightly scented | more than five meters |
Tip
Flower roses with clusters of inflorescences are often very suitable for planting under small trees.
