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10 Pink Climbing Rose Garden Ideas

There are few things on this Earth more breathtaking than the beauty of a pink climbing rose adorning the side of a house or a tall fence.

If you’re interested in planting pink climbing roses in your garden, then let us introduce you to these 10 amazing pink climbing roses.

1.    Mme. Butterfly Pink Climbing Rose

Mme. Butterfly rose was bred by E. Gurney Hill Co. in the United States, in 1918.

It was introduced in France by Grandes Roseraies du Val de la Loire in 1920, as ‘Madame Butterfly’.

Mme. Butterfly Pink Climbing Rose
COLOR: Blush PinkBLOOM SIZE: MediumFRAGRANCE:  Strong, Sweet
PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 4ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

The Mme. Butterfly roses attract one of the most necessary insects to your garden- Bees!

Bees are pollinators that help produce high-yielding crops. Having pollinator insects is not just beneficial to your roses, but to any other plants, you have nearby.

These roses enjoy warmer weather conditions and are hardy to zone 7 and higher.

Their tolerance of warm climates makes the Mme. Butterfly a good choice for southern gardeners who experience hot summers.

Mme. Butterly rose bushes are tolerant of a wide range of pH levels, ranging from acidic to neutral to alkaline.

You conveniently don’t have to keep testing the soil pH to make sure it’s the right acidity.

USDA growing zone: 6a and warmer.

2.    Mme. Abel Chatenay Rose

Mme. Abel Chatenay rose was bred by Joseph Pernet-Ducher in France, before 1894.

Mme. Abel Chatenay rose
COLOR: PinkBLOOM SIZE: MediumFRAGRANCE:  Medium, Sweet
PLANT SIZE: 3ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

Because of their flexible branches, the Mme. Abel Chatenay roses are one of the easiest climbing roses to train.

We highly recommend these for those who are new to training climbing roses.

Mme. Abel Chatenay rose is one of the best climbing roses for fences.

In addition, they are very low-maintenance rose bushes and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

You can expect a continuous yield of roses with this variety. To maximize flower production, it is important to prune wilted roses to make way for new flower buds.

USDA growing zone: 7b and warmer. 

3.    Blush Noisette Pink Climbing Rose

Blush Noisette rose was bred by Philippe Noisette in the United States, in 1814.

Blush Noisette Pink Climbing Rose
COLOR: PinkBLOOM SIZE: SmallFRAGRANCE:  Strong, Musk
PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 6ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

Say goodbye to painful thorn pricks- the Blush Noisette variety is nearly thornless.

You can easily train and prune your climbing roses without having to worry about getting poked with a thorn.

To increase foliage production, it is recommended to always prune any dead or damaged branches. Doing so will encourage new, bushier growth.

The Blush Noisette plant is frost-tolerant and is hardy to zones 6 through 9, which is an ideal choice for gardeners who live in colder climates.

USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.

4.    Shropshire Lad Rose

Shropshire Lad rose was bred by David C. H. Austin in United Kingdom, in 1997.

Shropshire Lad Rose
COLOR: Light Peach-PinkBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE:  Medium, Fruity/Tea
PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 6ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

Shropshire Lad is a thornless climbing rose with large, glossy foliage. 

Space your Shropshire Lad roses about 4 to 6 feet apart from one another.

Spacing your bushes is important to allow the roots to stretch out.

A confined root system can inhibit foliage growth in your bushes, which leads to a weaker plant.

These rose plants are tolerable to most soil conditions, as long as you provide well-draining and moisture-retentive soil.

Shropshire Lad roses are tolerable in shady conditions and do not require long hours of sunlight to thrive.

USDA growing zone: 5b through 10b.

5.    Maid of Kent Rose

Maid of Kent rose was bred by Rumwood Nursery in United Kingdom, before 1994.

Maid of Kent rose
COLOR: Light pinkBLOOM SIZE: SmallFRAGRANCE:  Light
PLANT SIZE: 13ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

The Maid of Kent is another climbing rose variety that has very flexible branches. These branches make training your roses extremely easy.

Highly recommended for new rose gardeners.

It is also very disease resistant.

Not only that, but these roses are very forgiving of most soil conditions, making them an ideal choice among low-maintenance gardeners.

USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.

6.    Agatha Christie Rose

Agatha Christie rose was bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, in 1988.

Agatha Christie rose
COLOR: PinkBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE Mild Fragrance
PLANT SIZE: 8ft – 15ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

The Agatha Christie rose is a repeat flowering rose bush.

Plants that repeat flower benefit from frequent pruning throughout the blooming season. When you notice flowers beginning to wilt, prune them in order to increase new bud production.

This variety of rose is tolerant of poor soil conditions.

The most basic requirement for your roses is to provide them with well-draining soil; this will prevent the roots from becoming oversaturated with water (a common cause of root-based diseases).

USDA growing zone: 6b through 10b.  

7.    Cupid Pink Climbing Rose

Cupid rose was bred by Benjamin R. Cant & Sons in United Kingdom, in 1914.

Cupid rose
COLOR: Pink ApricotBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE:  Light
PLANT SIZE: 15ft  FLOWERING: Once FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

The Cupid rose bush is best suited to more cool/moderate climates.

While these roses can climb tall, they have a rather small spread.

We recommend spacing each bush about 2 feet apart from one another.

Cupid rose bushes are quite thorny. It is wise to wear protective gloves when handling this plant.

Thorny bushes can also pose a danger to any animals or small children nearby. It is best to exercise caution with plants like these.

USDA growing zone: zones 6 through 9.

8.    Captain Christy Pink Climbing Rose

Captain Christy rose was bred by Marie aka Veuve Ducher in France, in 1881.

Captain Christy Pink Climbing Rose
COLOR: Light PinkBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE:  Strong Fragrance
PLANT SIZE: 8ft – 15ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

The Captain Christy rose is virtually thornless, making this a safe option if you have children or pets running around your garden.

Thornless plants are also safer for you when you’re pruning or training your roses.

This light pink rose is much more tolerant of cold weather conditions and is an excellent choice amongst northern gardeners.

The ideal time to prune this rose bush is at the beginning of the springtime, just before the plant enters its active growing period.

Cut back any branches that died or were damaged during the winter.

USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.

9.    Blairii no. 2 Pink Climbing Rose

Blairii no. 2 rose was bred by Blair in United Kingdom, before 1834.

  Blairii no. 2 Pink Climbing Rose
COLOR: Light PinkBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE:  Strong, Old Rose
PLANT SIZE: 9ft – 15ft  FLOWERING: Once FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

The Blairii no. 2 rose is hardy to cool/moderate temperatures, specifically in zones 6 through 9.

This variety can be susceptible to mildew, an often problem in areas with high humidity.

You can mitigate this risk by properly spacing your bushes apart.

In addition, only watering your plant from the bottom helps decrease the risk of mildew (no overhead watering).

USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.

10. High Hopes Pink Climbing Rose

High Hopes rose was bred by Harkness in United Kingdom, in 1992.

High Hopes Pink Climbing Rose
COLOR: Seashell PinkBLOOM SIZE: MediumFRAGRANCE Light
PLANT SIZE: 10ft – 12ft  FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun

The High Hopes rose has fairly widespread, so it is best to space each plant about 4 feet apart from one another when planting.

Not only does properly spacing your plants help reduce mildew-based diseases, but it promotes stronger root growth.

This rose variety tolerates a wide range of pH levels, from moderately acidic to slightly alkaline (5.6 to 7.8).

In addition, High Hopes rose bushes are forgiving of many different soil types, as long as the soil is well-draining.

High Hopes roses are another variety of roses that attracts bees to your garden.

USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.

Conclusion

Climbing roses are one of the best accessories to your landscape. The beauty of pink roses adorning your home will be the envy of your neighborhood.

However, there are so many options to choose from when it comes to buying roses that it can seem difficult to make the right choice.

Hopefully, this list of 10 amazing pink climbing roses narrows down those options!


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