The main challenge of selecting climbing roses for Zone 9 will be to find roses that are capable of withstanding the high temperatures that come with gardening in Zone 9.
That’s why we’re here to help you. Read on to learn more about growing climbing roses for a Zone 9 garden, as well as 13 stunning roses that are compatible with Zone 9.
Factors To Consider When Choosing Climbing Roses For Zone 9 Gardens
As the fourth hottest zone on the USDA hardiness scale, Zone 9 is marked by having a long growing season with a very brief winter.
Gardeners should take this into consideration when selecting climbing roses for their Zone 9 garden.
Summers during Zone 9 can be blisteringly hot– something that gardeners should be mindful of when deciding where to plant their climbing roses.
While sun and heat are good for roses, too much of a good thing can have counterproductive effects.
Mild frost can be expected during the coldest months of the year; the minimum average temperature in Zone 9 is roughly 20° to 30° F. Snow is extremely rare in this zone.
When choosing climbing roses for Zone 9 gardens, you’ll want a rose variety that is tolerant of these high temperatures and capable of staying resilient when summer comes and the temperatures have reached their peak.
Planting And Caring For Climbing Roses In Zone 9
Due to its extremely hot weather, Zone 9 gardeners should take into consideration the planting location as well as the amount of water they should provide for their climbing roses.
As one would expect, Zone 9 can be very hot and sunny throughout the year, but especially during the summer.
Extreme heat can exhaust even the hardiest of rose plants, so we suggest planting your roses in a location that can receive some afternoon shade during the summer.
Giving your roses some reprieve during peak summer can even help maintain the quality and longevity of the flowers.
Prolonged sun exposure can cause roses to wither and turn pale at a faster rate.
In addition, you will find yourself needing to water your climbing rose plants more often during hot weather when the soil evaporates at a faster rate.
Please maintain a close watch on your garden soil. When the top layer is visibly dry, that is a good signal to rehydrate your roses.
You can also help increase the moisture retention of your soil by mulching around the base of your rose plants.
Mulch will not only slow down the rate of evaporation but will also regulate the internal soil temperature.
Overwintering your roses is virtually nonexistent in Zone 9, as there is not much of a winter to protect your roses from.
When the temperatures drop, we suggest performing your annual pruning by trimming any dead, damaged, or unproductive branches from your climbing roses.
Top 13 Climbing Roses For Your Zone 9 Garden
1. Papi Delbard Rose
Papi Delbard rose was bred by G. Delbard in France, before 1992.
| COLOR: Apricot | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate, Citrus, Fruity, Rose Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The bloom form of the Papi Delbard rose can be described as cupped and old-fashioned.
They have a full petal count, with each rose containing around 26 to 40 petals per flower.
This large-flowered rose is a repeat bloomer.
You can expect this rose to continuously bloom throughout the growing season.
The Papi Delbard rose, with its vigorous growth habit is also an excellent choice as a climbing rose for Zone 7 gardens.
2. Händel Rose
Händel rose was bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV in 1960.
| COLOR: Cream, Rose-Pink Edges | BLOOM SIZE: Medium To Large | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild, Honey Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 11ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The petals of the Händel rose are particularly stunning- creamy-white with a bright pink edge.
Their cupped bloom form opens up all the way to reveal a yellow center.
These continuously blooming roses are very double, each rose contains between 22 to 30 petals.
The plant itself grows tall with glossy, dark green leaves.
3. The Impressionist Rose
The Impressionist climbing rose was bred by John Clements in the United States, in 2000.
| COLOR: Yellow To Orange | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Wild Rose Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 9ft – 12ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The ruffled flowers of The Impressionist climbing rose are packed with petals, about 100 petals per rose.
These roses have an old-fashioned, very full bloom form.
The plant grows both tall and wide.
The blue-green leaves are a beautiful contrast to the yellow-orange Impressionist rose flowers.
4. Breath of Life Rose
Breath of Life rose was bred by Harkness & Co. in United Kingdom, in 1980.
| COLOR: Apricot Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Sweet Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 7ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Breath of Life rose is large with a classic, hybrid tea bloom form.
These are full roses, with a petal count between 24 to 33 petals.
Breath of Life roses mostly bloom once per season but are known to occasionally have a repeat bloom later on in the season.
5. Aschermittwoch Rose
Aschermittwoch rose was bred by Reimer Kordes in Germany, in 1955.
| COLOR: Purple | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 12ft – 18ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Aschermittwoch rose blooms together in large clusters.
They usually blossom once either in the spring or summer with a scattered bloom later on in the season.
These purple climbing roses have a double bloom form, each rose contains 17 to 25 petals.
6. Highgrove Rose
Highgrove rose was bred by Colin P. Horner in United Kingdom, before 2005.
| COLOR: Dark Red | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 7ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The deep red roses of the Highgrove have a ruffled bloom form and a double petal count (17 to 25 petals per flower).
When the Highgrove roses blossom, they do so in flushed through the growing season.
The plant itself is bushy and its branches contain thorns.
7. Amber Glow Rose
Amber Glow rose was bred by Alain Meilland in France, circa 1996.
| COLOR: Yellow, Carmine-Pink Shading | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Citrus Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 7ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Amber Glow rose is a large flower with a cupped, semi-double to double bloom form.
These are a repeat-blooming variety and will produce small clusters of roses throughout the season.
The Amber Glow rose plant is well-branched with an abundance of glossy, green leaves with a leathery texture.
8. Social Climber Rose
The Social Climber rose was bred by Dr. Keith W. Zary in the United States, before 2004.
| COLOR: Deep Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium To Large | FRAGRANCE: Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Social Climber rose has a classic hybrid tea bloom form with a high center.
Social Climber roses have a full petal count, about 40 petals per rose.
These roses will bloom continuously through the whole season in small clusters.
9. Attleborough Rose
Attleborough rose was bred by Amanda Beales in United Kingdom.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Moderate, Musk Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 9ft – 13ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The ruffled flowers of the Attleborough rose plant have a full bloom form, with each rose containing between 26 to 40 petals per flower.
Attleborough roses blossom together in large clusters through the season.
The Attleborough plant grows tall and bushy with upright branches.
Its leaves are glossy and green with a serrated edge.
10. Cloud 10 Rose
Cloud 10 rose was bred by William J. Radler in the United States, in 2005.
| COLOR: White | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 7ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Cloud 10 roses have a bloom form that can be described as cupped with a very full petal count.
Each rose contains between 50 to 60 petals.
Cloud 10 roses blossom mostly in solitary, though they occasionally blossom in small clusters.
The plant itself is very bushy and grows upright with an abundance of large, matte, dark green leaves.
11. High Society Rose
High Society rose was bred by Dr. Keith W. Zary in the United States, before 2001.
| COLOR: Fuchsia | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate, Damask Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 12ft – 15ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The High Society rose has a high-centered to cupped bloom form as well as a double petal count (17 to 25 petals per flower).
High Society roses are repeat bloomers and will produce small clusters of roses throughout the growing season.
The plant itself grows tall and wide with an abundance of branches.
Its leaves are dark green and glossy.
12. Dixieland Linda Rose
Dixieland Linda rose was discovered by Gordon Bonnyman in 1996.
| COLOR: Apricot Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 8ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Dixieland Linda rose is classified as a hybrid tea rose.
As such, they are very fragrant and have long stems– we suggest clipping a few of them to keep in a vase!
Dixieland Linda roses have a double bloom form.
The branches of the plant contain a small number of thorns.
13. Summer Snow Rose
Summer Snow rose was bred by Charles H. Perkins in the United States, in 1938.
| COLOR: White | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Summer Snow rose has a cupped, semi-double to double-bloom form.
These roses are floribundas, meaning they will repeat blooming through the whole growing season.
Summer Snow roses are slightly susceptible to mildew, we recommend maintaining good cultural practices in order to reduce the chances of mildew.
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Most importantly, it is suggested to water your plants as close to the base to reduce the wetting of the foliage of the plant.
Conclusion
Zone 9 is well known for its long, hot growing season along with a very mild winter.
While a long growing season can be beneficial, when it comes to growing climbing roses for Zone 9, it can also present some challenges.
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