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Climbing rose dilemma.. #38839 July 15th, 2005 at 07:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 NB Canada tamara OP Member
OP tamara Member Joined: Jun 2003 NB Canada	I purchased a climbing rose but have no where to plant it, I thought about taking a 4"x4" post making a cap on top, drilling through the cap and inserting a solar light, to make a lamp post. Then planting the rose next to it, of course I'll have to go shopping to plant more with it but do you think this will look o.k.?

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Re: Climbing rose dilemma.. #38840 July 15th, 2005 at 08:44 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss Member
Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is....	Sounds like a great idea. Will the rose climb up the pole or does it need some kind of lattice to weave through?

Re: Climbing rose dilemma.. #38841 July 15th, 2005 at 09:09 PM
Joined: May 2005 z6 S. Illinois MaryReboakly Member
MaryReboakly Member Joined: May 2005 z6 S. Illinois	Climbing roses won't 'grab' on to stuff - you either have to tie them or weave them yourself as they grow. Lattice is great for climbers!

Re: Climbing rose dilemma.. #38842 July 15th, 2005 at 09:09 PM
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Dixie Angel Member Joined: Nov 2004 SC	I think it will be beautiful, Tamara. That's a great idea! Dianna

Re: Climbing rose dilemma.. #38843 July 22nd, 2005 at 06:57 PM
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OP tamara Member Joined: Jun 2003 NB Canada	Well, ended up putting a birdhouse on a pole and planting the rose at the base of it, then planted pink coneflowers all around. Still planning the light idea but I want to plant clematis around it.

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