Can anyone recommend a really giant rose bush that isn't a climber? Tall over wide.

Have to be a repeat bloomer?

Lafter has been a very tall repeat bloomer for me.

In my garden Let Freedom Ring and Crowd Pleaser are tall. I don't grow it but Queen Elizabeth is tall.

Portlandia is a shrub rose (not a climber) that reaches 7 to 11 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Check out Heirloom's description of it. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to read characteristics, and where you can read 19 reviews.

https://www.heirloomroses.com/...

Lafter is very pretty but its listed height is only 5' . I don't know if it would exceed that in my zone 7. Let freedom ring is a gorgeous red but I think Portlandia looks perfect. It's the definition of a monster!

I've decided to carve out a reading nook at the side of my house where the AC unit and generator currently live. My neighbour is lovely and I enjoy chatting while we garden in the space between our houses but I think a single large bush would give me a little privacy if I put a bench (or swing seat!) in. Some smaller perennials to block the generator and I should be set!

Thanks everyone for the swift suggestions!

Just remember that Heirloom doesn't send its plants as bare-roots; they're sent in "gallon" containers with soil as own-root roses that are active (not dormant), sometimes with the leaves purposefully removed for shipping, sometimes not. They will be smaller than bare-root roses you are accustomed to receiving. They are also more expensive than most bare-root roses, but you'll get free shipping in the continental U.S. if you buy two or more roses (or any purchase above $65). I've purchased six roses from Heirloom this year, have received two of them (with the other four coming soon) and am pleased with my purchases.

I've never purchased bare root actually. Been a bit nervous to try. May bite the bullet next year because there are a few Austins I want that are only offered by DA (Scarborough Fair, Buttercup & Compte de Champagne).

I have a few roses from Heirloom already (Salita, Raspberry Cream Twirl, Hot cocoa). I'm hoping they have an end of season 30% off sale. The last one they had everything I wanted was of course out of stock!

Oh, good, then you know what to expect.

You might also look at White Dawn at Heirloom Roses. I have not grown it but it seems to be the definition of a monster rose. Look also at the comments for it on the Help Me Find Roses website.

I've grown White Dawn and it is a climber (it's a sport of New Dawn). I planted mine to grow up the support beams and across the railings of our elevated deck.

"Darlow's Enigma" gets very big, and will be a free-standing shrub if in full sun -- see Paul Barden's photos of it on HelpMeFind. 'Nevada' is another large shrub.

Just nitpicking, but 'White New Dawn' is actually a seedling of 'New Dawn'. There is a white sport known as 'Weisse New Dawn', and they're similar, but different roses.

:-)

~Christopher

Thanks for the correction! However, to further clarify, there is rose named 'White Dawn' and a rose named 'Weisse New Dawn' (which translates as White New Dawn), but there is no rose with a registration name of 'White New Dawn' that I'm aware of.

As a "grafted" silvery pink rose, purchased from Palatine Roses, Eliza Panarosa Kordes 1995, it has grown to 7 feet in height. It has shown to be disease resistant here on Long Island and provides an abundance of flowers with a sheen (see photo).
I think this rose would serve your purpose, however, you might want to also consider a Rose of Sharon which would also provide privacy.



https://www.helpmefind.com/ros...

Hiyamakki, take a look at Reine des Violettes. She can get BIG! And she is THORNLESS! If you want to put a bench in you won't get stabbed by the rose every time you go by or sit.

I will have RdV on the other side Seil! I think I am pretty sold on the Portlandia; the double coloured blooms are so pretty! Another one that is tempting me though is Louise d'Arzens. Not as tall as Portlandia but I am mad for the full, cupped blush flowers. You know how I love cupped blooms Margie!

Yes, I think you are going to really enjoy Portlandia - good decision.

An excellent suggestion - Mike - nice photo too.

RdV is an ADORABLE rose-colour, fragrance,lack of thorns,graceful habit,re-blooms...Seil, yours is splendid...

It's been a while since I have been here and first post sent me to heirloom roses. I ordered the portlandia and 7 others. I'm looking forward to their arrival after 9/14

Welcome back Molly!