Climbers or shrub

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What are best type of rose to have in garden, I now have a couple of climbers that are doing realy well and still producing flowers, and a few shrubs two of which are still flowering, the others I don't expect to be flowering till next year now, or could I be surprised yet.

[Rosefriend]

Hi CB

This may sounds absolutely mad but once you know how the different rose types grow, make them do what you want them to do - in the capacity that they can do it.

For example I have two climbers that I keep as large bush roses - simple reason there isn't enough room where they are and I was determined to have them. They look great. I also have bush roses that I have allowed to grow bigger than usual and because they naturally are a bit "bald" underneath I have planted small plants to make up for that.

Hybrid Teas - well I think that you either love them or hate them, - I have a couple - just because the blooms are gorgeous. I prefer bush roses and historical roses in particular.

Historical roses make a fantastic show if planted in groups of three. You need a big garden but 6 roses - 2 x 3 would look fantastic. Rose de Rescht is a lovely rose or the Austin Roses if you prefer.

Roses and perennials will always make a good show and I personally would choose bush roses but that is only my opinion.

Rosefriend