How to grow climbing roses on a balcony?
Here are some small experiences for growing climbing roses on a balcony for netizens, with detailed introduction below.
How to grow climbing roses on a balcony
Enthusiasts for roses seem unable to resist the allure of climbing roses. For those with a courtyard, planting climbing roses is definitely not a problem. However, for those with balconies, it can be a bit of a dilemma. So, can climbing roses be grown on a balcony?
Can climbing roses be grown on a balcony? Speaking of growing climbing roses on a balcony, many people think it's not possible, but that's not necessarily true. There are many different types of balconies.
Open balcony/terrace If your balcony is open and not enclosed, or if it's a rooftop terrace, growing climbing roses is no problem at all.
Terraces have relatively open spaces, so there aren't too many requirements for the variety of climbing roses. You can choose according to your preference. Compared to terraces, open balconies have relatively smaller spaces, and there may be less space for climbing. In such cases, it is recommended that you choose varieties with soft branches, such as Wichuraiana, Duchesse de Cambridge, Abraham Darby, Blue Rain, Carmen, Golden Celebration, and Georgia Smile. Allowing the branches to hang naturally creates a waterfall effect when in bloom, which is very impressive.
How to grow climbing roses on a balcony?
If you can't make them hang down, you can also use bamboo fences or netting for support, or creating an arched flower door is also a great option.
If the open balcony has enough space, you can even build a climbing frame, allowing the climbing roses to climb up, and you can arrange some shade-tolerant plants like hydrangeas, azaleas, and camellias underneath, which not only looks good but also increases the space utilization.
Enclosed balcony
Compared to open balconies, those with enclosed balconies face more restrictions when choosing climbing roses.
Firstly, in an enclosed balcony, the ventilation environment is relatively poor. If you can't let the rose branches grow out of the window, then you can only choose small varieties to create a small flower wall or treat the climbing roses as shrub roses, using limited guidance to achieve a爆发 of flowers and full pots.