10 white-flowered climbing roses

The 'Seagull' rose, for floral garlands

The ‘Seagull’ rambling rose produces bouquets of small double white roses for two months, in May and June. The cream-white flowers reveal a yellow centre adorned with stamens. It grows up to a height of 8 metres, making it suitable for planting at the base of a wall or house facade, or even on a tree to which it will cling. The ‘Seagull’ rambling rose can be planted in full sun or partial shade. It is also appreciated for its very vigorous and hardy character.

‘Seagull’ rambling rose

The Banks rose 'Alba Plena', a scent of violet

The Banks ‘Alba Plena’ rose is adorned, from May to June, with cascades of small double flowers in creamy white, with a hint of violet fragrance. It features finely cut, lush, and semi-evergreen foliage on stems that are almost thornless. Vigorous, it can grow up to a height of 12 metres. If allowed to grow freely, its habit resembles a fountain. You can also train it on various supports. It enjoys a sunny position sheltered from the wind and adapts very well to Mediterranean climates and dry soils. Planted alongside a blue passionflower or a brightly coloured clematis, it creates a stunning effect.

Banks ‘Alba Plena’ rose

The rose 'Bobbie James', a myriad of pearlescent roses

Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society in England, the ‘Bobbie James’ rose produces a myriad of pearly white rose bouquets against a backdrop of light green foliage, in June and July. These flowers are notable for their unique fragrance: that of clove. In autumn, small orange fruits appear, which birds love. Vigorous and disease-resistant, it has a rapid growth rate and can reach heights of up to 8 metres. For best results, plant it in full sun and in rich, deep soil.

‘Bobbie James’ rose

Francis Lester rose, an easy-to-grow rose.

Reaching a height of 4 metres at ripeness, the Francis Lester rose produces bouquets of eglantine flowers with white edges and a golden centre, in summer, from June to July. The flowers emit a musky fragrance, giving way in autumn to decorative orange fruits that attract birds. Its dark green foliage takes on a coppery hue after summer. It is delightful on a fence or an arch, for example alongside a repeat flowering rose, allowing for alternating flowerings. Plant it in full sun if possible, but it also tolerates a semi-shaded position. Not demanding and easy to cultivate, it thrives better in rich soil.

‘Francis E Lester’ Rose

The Albéric Barbier rose, one of the most famous liana roses.

Created in 1900, the ‘Albéric Barbier’ rose is one of the most well-known rambling roses. Vigorous and resilient, it sends out long stems up to 6 metres. Its charm lies in its flowering, which occurs in May and June. On the dark green, glossy foliage, yellow buds appear and then open into very double, crumpled-looking flowers measuring 7 cm. The lightly scented roses then take on a shade approaching ivory white. Easy to grow, the ‘Albéric Barbier’ rose adapts to all types of soil and tolerates both sunny and partially shaded, even shaded conditions if situated in a warm climate.

‘Albéric Barbier’ rose (photo Paul – Flickr)

The 'Adélaide d'Orléans' rose, a charming old rose

The unique habit of the ‘Adélaïde d’Orléans’ rambling rose gives it a very romantic air, as does its flowering. Appearing in June, the numerous pink buds gradually transform into white roses slightly tinged with… pink. Semi-double, the 6 cm roses are subtly fragrant and slightly nodding, reminiscent of cherry blossom flowers. Climbing up to a height of 4.50 metres, it is delightful if you allow it to entwine along an arch or pergola.

‘Adélaïde d’Orléans’ rambling rose (photo Leonara Enking – Flickr)

The rose 'Félicité et Perpétue', easy to care for and charming

The ‘Félicité et Perpétue’ rose was created by the gardener of the Duke of Orléans in 1827. It forms long, flexible, thorny stems that can grow up to 5 metres high and is highly reliable. Against a backdrop of dark green, glossy foliage, it produces a multitude of pink buds in June and July, which develop into flowers resembling small, fragrant pompons. They turn a slightly pink and cream-tinted white at the centre. Easy to care for, it adapts to all soils, even dry and stony ones and tolerates partial shade, even full shade if you are in the south of France.

‘Félicité et Perpétue’ rose

The filipes rose 'Kiftsgate', a spectacular rose.

The ‘Kiftsgate’ rambling rose offers a spectacular flowering during the warmest months of the year, in July and August. Its long, flexible stems adorned with light green foliage are covered in numerous bouquets of white dog roses with yellow centres, measuring 7 cm and fragrant. Vigorous, it can grow up to 10 metres tall and requires plenty of space in the garden. A perfect bush for creating a romantic atmosphere in summer, using arches or pergolas as supports. In autumn, it is adorned with small orange fruits.

‘Kiftsgate’ rambling rose (photo Wikipedia)

The rose 'Rambling Rector', for a large garden

The ‘Rambling Rector’ rambling rose produces cascades of small, semi-double white flowers that are highly fragrant in June and July. The roses take on a cream-white colour highlighted by their golden centre adorned with stamens. They exude a clove-like scent. This old-fashioned rose, created in 1912, reaches a height of 6 to 10 metres and a width of 3 metres. Its lush green foliage is abundant and is covered with small orange fruits in autumn. Due to its size, it is a rose best suited for a large garden.

‘Rambling Rector’ rambling rose (photo T. Kiya)

the rose 'Wedding Day', a delightful honey fragrance

The ‘Wedding Day’ rambling rose is one of the most vigorous rambling roses, climbing up to a height of 8 metres. In June and July, it is adorned with garlands of white dog roses with a yellow centre, which then take on a rosy hue. They spread a sweet honey fragrance in the garden or along the path, depending on where you choose to plant it, creating a delightful scent. They are followed by small orange fruits that remain until winter.

‘Wedding Day’ rambling rose (photo Peganum)

For further reading

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