Did you know that roses can grow in cold climates? If you live in a four-season climate, not to worry, you can still grow some of the best climbing roses!
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from building your garden.
We will discuss the top seven climbing roses that you can grow in cool climates.
No matter if you have harsh winters– these roses will survive.
But first, let’s answer some of your most pressing questions concerning growing roses in colder climates.
What Is The Lowest Temperature Climbing Roses Can Tolerate?
It is best practice to protect your roses if the temperature lowers beneath a freeze.
As soon as the temperature reaches 32 degrees F, or about 0 degrees C, you should seriously consider covering your roses.
However, roses have been known to survive a cold snap of 10 degrees F, or about -12 C.
Just to be safe, it is best to cover your roses before the first frost.
The great thing about roses that can survive cold temperatures is that as long as they are covered, they can survive very cold temperatures.
How Do You Care For Climbing Roses In Cold Climates?
It is essential to know that roses cannot survive in a frost without being taken care of first.
If the temperature is going to go below freezing, to cover your roses, you can use styrofoam cones, burlap, or even cover them with a soil and compost mix.
Be careful to avoid using plastic when covering your roses because things such as plastic bags aren’t breathable and will not let in moisture.
Using plastic can even kill your roses!
So, if you’re getting creative, be sure to use breathable material.
7 Climbing Roses For Cold Climates
We have chosen 7 climbing roses that will work for your cold-weather garden.
Keep in mind, these roses will not survive every winter.
Make sure you check to make sure that the rose you choose can live in your specific climate.
Let’s take a look:
1. Etude Rose
Etude rose was bred by Charles Walter Gregory in the United Kingdom, in 1965.
| COLOR: Deep Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This medium-sized climbing rose has 26-40 petals and flowers during spring, summer, and fall.
This hardy rose can grow in cold climates.
You should make sure this rose has fertile, moist, and well-drained soil.
You should also be sure to deadhead this rose to promote further growth.
2. Flammentanz Rose
Flammentanz rose was bred by Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II in Germany, before 1952.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 9ft – 16ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Flammentanz rose is one of the best red climbing roses out there and just happens to be an extremely hardy rose that is also a vigorous climber.
Its many clusters of flowers are about 3.5 inches wide (10 cm) and each flower has about 17-25 petals, blooming in late spring or early summer.
This flower is of moderate fragrance and has dark green leathery foliage.
Use fertile and moist soil with this flower and be sure the soil is well-drained.
It may also be good to know that this rose is highly disease-resistant.
3. Hansaland Rose
Hansaland rose was bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, in 1993.
It was introduced in the United Kingdom by Mattocks Roses / Notcutts in 1998, as ‘Charles Notcutt’.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Hansaland rose has mildly fragrant flowers that are about 2.75 in, or about 7 cm in diameter, with 9 to 16 petals each.
To care for this rose, you should be careful to remove dying blooms to promote new growth.
You should remove old canes or cut back ones that cross, and remove any diseased wood.
Since we are talking about growing this rose in colder climates, what’s recommended is to cut the canes back a little more than one-third.
4. Hurdalsrosen Rose
Hurdalsrosen rose was bred by McGredy, in 1956.
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This rose has a mild fragrance and blooms once in either spring or summer with flowers that have 17-25 petals.
It is a climbing thornless rose.
This is a very common rose in Norway, which is known for its cool climate and therefore proves that this rose does well through winters.
5. Leverkusen Rose
Leverkusen rose was bred by Kordes, in 1954.
| COLOR: Lemon Yellow | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Medium, Fruity |
| PLANT SIZE: 12ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This medium climber will climb a wall or fence, a standard or large arch, an obelisk, a pillar, or a doorway.
This rose is a strong climber with glossy green foliage.
You should deadhead this flower regularly to promote new growth.
Prune this rose lightly in springtime, and remove diseased leaves quickly as this rose is prone to both pests and diseases.
You should propagate the Leverkusen with hardwood cuttings.
Plant in moist yet well-drained soil.
6. Jolly Dancer Rose
Jolly Danse rose was discovered by Lennart Mellbye in Norway, before 2006.
| COLOR: Pink blend | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Medium Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Jolly Dancer rose is a popular one for cold weather climates and is known to repeat occasionally late in the season.
Do not plant this rose in areas where other roses have been planted.
Also, be sure to plant this rose in moist, fertile soil that is always well-drained.
Also dead-head this rose frequently to promote new growth.
7. Lady Hillingdon Rose
Lady Hillingdon rose was bred by Hicks in 1877.
| COLOR: Yellow | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Tea |
| PLANT SIZE: 19ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This tall climber has big blooms that hang beautifully from branches that will climb a wall or fence, house, or other large structures.
This rose is one with richly fragrant blooms which pop up from mid-spring to mid-fall.
The soil for this rose should be moist and well-drained.
During this first or second year of growing the Lady Hillingdon rose, prune dead or weak canes.
You may even want to tie the canes apart so that they do not cross each other.
Later in the first season, it is recommended that you prune the canes back to one-third.
After the first or second year, prune annually and especially after winter.
Conclusion: Hardy Roses Are The Best Roses
To finish up here, it is great to have a hardy rose no matter what climate you’re growing them in.
Hardy roses can withstand extreme weather events, but also are stronger roses overall that can withstand more than the typical rose.
That’s why these winter-resistant roses are worth keeping around, no matter where you live!
