DixieDreamer
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On the North facing flower bed that has pink carpet roses planted in it currently, I am planning to add two tall English Obelisks to train "Climbing Joseph's Coat" roses up. I think the addition of the coral and yellow with pink will help add interest and the obelisk will add some height interest. I needed to add some hot color to the mix too - as the adjoining two beds will have a lot of tropical colors again this year. This bed though is expected to be long term AND low maintenance. Anyway, this is what the obelisk support looks like:
And this is what the Climbing Joseph's Coat rose looks like:
Here's the description:
"The Ever-Changing, Always-Beautiful Climber!
Red buds open to orange blooms that change to yellow with a touch of crimson before maturing!
For a bright spot in your plantings, 'Climbing Joseph's Coat' has no equal. This Rose seems to change colors daily over its long bloom season, giving you a sunset of rich hues you'll never get tired of admiring!
3-inch cardinal-red buds open to marigold-orange blooms that in turn change to bright yellow with a touch of crimson before maturing to cardinal-red again!
All colors are present at one time on plants that can reach up to 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Mass plantings on a fence or pillar are particularly effective, allowing you to enjoy a panorama of color all season long. Zones 5-9. "
I have always seen Josephs Coat as a large rambler rose... but it makes sense that it could be a trained climber. Looking forward to this addition to the garden. The obelisks are here already - I just need to put them together. Now I have to wait for the roses.
And this is what the Climbing Joseph's Coat rose looks like:
Here's the description:
"The Ever-Changing, Always-Beautiful Climber!
Red buds open to orange blooms that change to yellow with a touch of crimson before maturing!
For a bright spot in your plantings, 'Climbing Joseph's Coat' has no equal. This Rose seems to change colors daily over its long bloom season, giving you a sunset of rich hues you'll never get tired of admiring!
3-inch cardinal-red buds open to marigold-orange blooms that in turn change to bright yellow with a touch of crimson before maturing to cardinal-red again!
All colors are present at one time on plants that can reach up to 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Mass plantings on a fence or pillar are particularly effective, allowing you to enjoy a panorama of color all season long. Zones 5-9. "
I have always seen Josephs Coat as a large rambler rose... but it makes sense that it could be a trained climber. Looking forward to this addition to the garden. The obelisks are here already - I just need to put them together. Now I have to wait for the roses.
I'd like to add another climber, and being able to get three colours in one plant is a big bonus. Do you know if it is very fragrant or not? Really, if I was able to get the darn thing to actually survive, I guess I should be happy with that! 
