The Main Rose Garden
Flowers have a sweet, musky scent and appear in clusters on almost thornless stems. They open from bud to reveal apricot coloured petals, which gradually fade to creamy-white, so you often get different coloured roses on the plant at the same time. A climbing rambler that is not too robust, so is a good choice for covering an archway or smaller space, and it can be pruned as a shrub rose. It is said to have excellent resistance to disease
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out, in full sun or partial shade. These roses are not self-clinging and need supports of trellis or horizontal wires to which the shoots can be tied. Prune early to remove winter damage and dead wood. Prune after flowering (late autumn/winter) to shape and keep their size in check. If the plant is heavily congested, cut out any really old branches from the base to promote new growth. They will benefit from a mulch at this time. Regularly dead head.