Adding miniature climbing roses to your landscape will certainly bring a touch of beauty and elegance to your home’s exterior.
If you’re considering growing climbing roses for the first time, we’ve got you covered with this complete guide on how to grow miniature climbing roses as well as some prominent examples.
What Is A Miniature Climbing Rose?
A miniature climbing rose is a type of rose that is characterized by its trailing canes which grow small roses.
These roses’ canes can be trained to follow a climbing structure such as a trellis or arch.
Some growers also keep them in hanging baskets and allow the canes to drape naturally.
Growing Miniature Climbing Roses
The Best Month To Plant Climbing Roses
While roses can be planted at any time during the year (as long as the ground is not frozen or wet), the best time to plant your climbing roses is during the dormant season, around early autumn or spring.
The Best Place To Plant Miniature Roses
The ideal location to plant miniature roses must have ample sunlight.
At least 6 hours a day is necessary for your plant to thrive.
In addition, it should be in a location with little to no wind.
Strong winds can damage your miniature roses and harm any progress you’ve made.
Training A Miniature Climbing Rose
Start training your climbing roses early in their life.
During this time, the wood is still soft and easily malleable.
Using garden tape, tie the shoots horizontally to the structure and fan out the branches to encourage better flower development.
Pruning Miniature Climbing Roses
Climbing roses generally do not need to be pruned in their first few growing seasons, with the exception of removing any weak branches.
The ideal time to prune your established climbing roses is during the early spring.
You will want to begin pruning by removing all dead, damaged, or diseased branches as well as any wood that appears to be too weak to sustain new growth.
After that, follow up by removing any canes that cross over one another.
Make sure to cut them at their point of origin.
If you have had growing difficulties in the past season, we suggest cutting your shrub back by 2/3.
8 Best Minature Climbing Roses
1. Warm Welcome Rose
Warm Welcome rose was bred by Christopher H. Warner in United Kingdom, before 1986.
| COLOR: Orange | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Spice, Opinions Vary Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 7ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Warm Welcome rose is a winner of the Award of Garden Merit, given by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Warm Welcome roses are semi-double with 9 petals, and their bloom shape is cupped.
What really stands out against the orange foliage is the purple-tinted leaves of the shrub.
2. Jeanne Lajoie Rose
Jeanne Lajoie rose was bred by Edward P. Sima in the United States, in 1975.
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 7ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Jeanne Lajoie rose is showy and full of ruffled petals.
This particular rose variety grows profusely throughout the season.
The shrub is bushy with deep green foliage and the branches are adorned with spikes, so we recommend being cautious when handling this rose.
3. Hi Ho Rose
Hi Ho rose was bred by Ralph S. Moore in the United States, in 1964.
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Very Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 9ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Hi Ho rose is described as being very double with 17 to 25 petals per rose.
These flowers grow together in clusters.
In addition to being grown as a climbing rose, the Hi Ho rose can also be used as a cut flower.
These roses are very disease resistant and are a great way for new gardeners to be introduced to climbing roses without the added task of disease prevention.
4. Lavender Mist Rose
Lavender Mist rose was bred by Jack E. Christensen in the United States, in 1981.
| COLOR: Mauve Or Purple Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small To Medium | FRAGRANCE: Tea Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Lavender Mist roses have a bloom shape that is described as flat.
The petals open up all the way to the point where the rose has a “flat” appearance.
These roses grow in small clusters and have a good re-bloom.
5. Pink Cameo Rose
Pink Cameo rose was bred by Ralph S. Moore in the United States, in 1954.
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Pink Cameo rose grows in clusters with a good rebloom.
They have a double petal count with around 16 to 25 petals per rose.
The Pink Cameo shrub has a very bushy growth habit, so these types of miniature roses need yearly pruning!
The presence of Pink Cameo roses can help attract pollinator insects (such as bees or butterflies) to your garden.
An increase in pollinators in your garden not only benefits the flower but also benefits other plants in proximity.
6. Snowfall Rose
Snowfall rose was bred by Dr. Maynard Lemrow in the United States, in 1988.
| COLOR: White Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Snowfall rose is a cluster-flowered rose variety that has a very full petal count of 40 to 50 petals per flower.
Don’t let the name Snowfall fool you, this rose variety is very hardy and can withstand USDA zones up to 10b, where the summers can be blistering.
In addition, Snowfall roses are very disease resistant, which is just one less thing that plant owners have to worry about.
7. Work Of Art Rose
Work of Art rose was bred by Ralph S. Moore in 1989.
| COLOR: Apricot Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Work of Art rose truly lives up to its name with this gorgeous apricot flower.
This rose has a high-centered bloom shape with a full petal count.
The Work of Art rose has around 26 to 40 ruffled petals.
These roses bloom together in clusters.
Work of Art roses can be grown as miniature roses in pots.
However, it is worth noting that growing this variety in a container will require a large container that holds at least 3 gallons.
In addition, you will need to repot your roses every few years to accommodate the plants’ growth.
While potted roses tend to have a shorter lifespan, they do come with a few conveniences that in-ground roses do not have.
Container roses are great for those living in apartments without access to in-ground garden space.
8. Climbing Lavender Lace Rose
Climbing Lavender Lace rose was discovered by Roy H. Rumsey Pty. Ltd. in Australia, in 1971.
| COLOR: Mauve Or Purple Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 7ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This climbing variety of the Lavender Lace rose produces many blooms which grow throughout the season.
These lavender roses can be described as very full.
In order to ensure your climbing roses reach their potential, treating your plant with fertilizer yearly will give them a boost of nutrients to maximize their flower yield.
We suggest you fertilize your plants in the springtime before the buds set in.
Select a balanced rose fertilizer and follow the package instructions to avoid accidental damage.
Conclusion
Miniature climbing roses combine some of the best qualities of climbing roses with miniature roses.
The clusters of beautiful roses adorn the long climbing canes, making this a perfect addition to anyone’s landscape.
As any gardener knows all too well, it can be challenging to decide on what variety of plants to choose and how to care for them.
With this guide to the best miniature climbing roses, we hope to clear the way and do the hard work for you.
