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A rose arch has always been a special eye-catcher in the garden. We will therefore explain to you how to plant and care for a rose arch.
Not only romantics are captivated by the sight of a rose arch. It is simply an atmospheric eye-catcher, which brings out the blossoms of fine roses in a particularly advantageous way. In addition, rose arches also have practical functions. You can create the atmospheric entrance to the garden or delimit certain areas. For example, create a romantic seating area in the shade of a rose arch or mark the transition from the utility garden to the ornamental garden with a playful rose arch. We show you which plants are suitable for a rose arch and how to care for it.
Choose the right location
If you are planning to purchase a rose arch, you should first think about the purpose of the rose arch in your garden. Do you plan the arch as an entrance to the garden or do you want to use it as a room divider to visually delimit certain garden areas? It is not just a question of the location alone, but you also have to be considerate of the plants that are later to be lavishly spread out there. So it makes little sense to place an arch of roses in a dark and shady corner of the garden, because the roses require a sunny location.
Which roses are suitable for planting?
For the planting of the rose arch, you should choose climbing roses. These are commercially available in a wide variety of colors. It is also possible to combine several colors with each other, which is particularly attractive. Shrub roses with longer shoots are also suitable for planting.
An overview of some pretty varieties:
The Penny Lane climbing rose has white, delicately fragrant flowers and ensures nostalgia in your garden. The rich green of the leaves offers a nice contrast to the champagne-colored flowers. The flowers can reach a diameter of more than ten centimeters and the delicate fragrance can be heard particularly intensely in a sunny location. 
The double deep red flowers of this climbing rose Florentina offer a nice contrast to white varieties. The flowering period extends from June to September. This newer breed offers lush green leaves and persistent and dense flowers. Florentina can also be planted on walls or kept in a bucket. 
The golden yellow blooming climbing rose gold facade is also very suitable for the rose arch. The plant is characterized by a strong and upright growth. The dense flowers spread an intense fragrance and impress with a slight wave shape. 
The Harlequin climbing rose is multifaceted. The cream-white flowers have a red border. The rose is particularly suitable for romantic and playful rose arches. The plants grow quickly and bushy. The intense wild rose fragrance is perceived as particularly pleasant. 
Romantics will love this pink blooming climbing rose Giardina. The double flowers reach an impressive size and bloom all summer long. The sweet scent is in the air, especially on sunny days. This rose grows dense and does not wilt. This rose is also suitable for large arches of roses, because it can grow to heights of more than three meters. Planting rose arches - step by step
You should prepare the soil accordingly before planting. The soil should not only be cleared of weeds, roots and stones, it should also be enriched accordingly. If you mix the soil with humus, the roses receive an effective long-term fertilizer from the beginning, which promotes healthy growth.
If the roses are planted at a distance of half a meter from the base of the rose arch, they can grow better and the roots have enough space to spread out. At least one rose bush is placed on each side of the rose arch. For larger rose arches, you can also plant two plants per side in the soil. Also note the distance of half a meter here.
If you have used the rose bush and covered the plant with soil, the shoots should be led to the rose arch. The shoots are tied to the rose arch with bast or thin garden wire.
Tip: The best times for planting the rose arch are late summer and autumn.
Care tips for climbing roses
Watering and fertilizing
The first few days after planting are particularly important. The roses need enough water to root quickly. On particularly hot days, multiple watering may be necessary. It is better to water more frequently and moderately instead of sponging in the roses and perhaps causing waterlogging that the plants cannot tolerate.
Tip: Do not water the roses in the blazing midday heat and do not pour yourself directly onto the leaves.
During the growth phase in spring (March to June) you should supply the climbing roses with a special rose fertilizer. The liquid fertilizer is simply added to the irrigation water and is easy to dose.
Climbing roses intertwine
So that the roses can climb the bow, you have to help a little. The individual shoots are braided around the rose arch. Small clips made of plastic provide a better grip on the rose arch as an alternative to cord or wire.
Cut climbing roses
Climbing roses are cut back in spring. The annual shoots should be left on the plant because the new inflorescences develop from them. The remaining shoots can be removed close to the ground. Then the plants sprout fresh and grow evenly.To make it easier to remove the shoots from the rose arch, you should wait a few days after the cut. The removed shoots turn brown over time and can be identified much more clearly and also better removed from the rest of the rose bush.
To ensure that you can look forward to a lush bloom, the faded must be removed regularly. Old shoots and withered flowers often block the way of fresh shoots.
Winter climbing roses
Most climbing roses are only hardy to a limited extent. The hobby gardener should generously pile the roses in autumn. A garden fleece can also be attached to the rose arch. Then the frost cannot reach the roots and cause damage.
It doesn't always have to be roses
Even if everyone speaks of a rose arch, you may want a rose arch, but you don't want to be a rose grower. This is also possible without problems, because there are some alternatives that are also suitable for planting.
An overview of some alternative plantings
| plant | height | particularities |
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| ivy | up to 20 meters |
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| Schildknöterich | up to 15 meters |
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| Wild Wine | up to 20 meters |
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| pipevine | up to 10 meters |
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