Rosa canina or Rosa arvensis

[Georgie]

Hi everyone.  I'm looking for a native climbing Rose to plant against a south facing fence and to fill a gap about 6 feet high and 10 feet wide.  I want something 'for wildlife' and I'd prefer the flowers to be white rather than pink.  I addition I don't want it to get too dense or at least it would need to be tolerant of a good winter prune.  After a bit of googling I think 'arvenis' is the way to go.  Do you agree and do you know a good supplier? 

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[Georgie]

[Georgie]

*bump*

Can anyone help please?

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[Robert_Brenchley]

http://www.hedgenursery.co.uk/browse/field-rose-rosa-arvensis-370/

[Georgie]

Thanks Robert, I have seen that site.  Do you recommend them?

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[Robert_Brenchley]

Dunno, I found it by googling.

[campanula]

Peter Beales has a great selection of species roses - you might want to consider something other than arvensis or canina though as they have a very fleeting show of flower. Instead, take a look at the alba semi-plena, R.moschata, R.soulieana, or some of the Scots roses - either pimpinellifolia or spinossissima - a gorgeous one called 'altaica....or R.multiflora or R.macrantha. Both R.canina and arvensis make huge sprawling twiggy shrubs but are great for birds nests and there will be hips. Check out classicroses. Unfortunately, it might be difficult to buy a rose now as they are mostly sold as bare root but you could order for next November.

[Georgie]

Hi Campanula

Thank you so much for your helpful reply.  As I'm sure you have guessed I know nothing about roses so I will look into your suggestions and report back.  It crossed my mind that I might be too late for this season but no matter, I'd rather have the right rose in place for next year.  In the meantime I can always cover the unsightly bare trunk of the Ivy I've cut back with some climbing annuals.   :)

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