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Re: Pillar Rose


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>What are good Pillar Roses?  What should you look for when you buy one?
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Pillar Roses can be described as "short" climbers ( I know I'll get flamed
for THAT synopsis).  My favorite if 'Alchymist'.  A once bloomer, it's
egg-yolk yellow and burnished with copper.  Wonderful fragrance.

In warmer climates, 'Graham Thomas'  (yellow, fragrant and repeats) makes a
good pillar.  As does 'Handel' (repeater that's white with cherry edging and
light fragrance)

What to look for?  Look for  a climber with little or no ambition.  Any of
the vigorous varieties require a lot of pruning to keep them under control.

That said, all of the climbers at Sangerhausen are displayed on pillars to
conserve space.  But these are 10-15 foot pillars.

Keith
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