ZuZu - It hadn't occurred to me that the CC roses were globular shaped blooms. Many petals, too. That makes sense! Thank you for your insight and advice. The stalks are very rigid and hard to bend once they get a certain thickness. I don't know if I can bend any of the ones on the right side down along the fence. I'll have to check the different stems and see if any are flexible enough to try that. It would look nice to have them growing along the picket fence. I decided to check the pots today and noticed that the CC rose containers won't move now. I am wondering if some feeder roots have grown through the drain holes at the bottom of the containers.
How does the bushiness at the top of the white wooden arbor look? Should I prune the CC rose differently? As they grow, they tend to drape down and will get quite long. I have to prune them back to keep from getting snagged by the thorns as I walk close to the arbor.
I will take your advice and tie the Old Blush stems/branches down at the top of the arbor.
One last question ... what do you suggest I fertilize them with since they are growing in the containers instead of the ground?
Thanks so much for your great advice! You wrote a wonderful article that I am sure has been very helpful to anyone who loves to grow climbing roses!
