Rambling roses put on a spectacular display in midsummer, bearing clusters of mostly small- to medium-sized flowers, often followed by red or orange hips in autumn.

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Most ramblers are vigorous growers, making them ideal for covering unsightly buildings, sheds, pergolas and walls. They can even be grown through a large tree or used to support other climbers such as Clematis viticella. The less rampant varieties are good for growing up rose arches or up a trellis against a wall.

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Browse our pick of the best rambling roses you can grow, below.


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Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'

Rambling rose, 'Kiftsgate'

Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' is a stunning rose that bears masses of small, creamy white, musk-scented flowers in midsummer. They are followed by red, oval hips in autumn. A very vigorous rose that can grow very large.

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Height x Spread: 10m x 6m


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Rosa 'Wedding Day'

Rambling rose, 'Wedding Day'

'Wedding Day' is a vigorous rambling rose that bears large clusters of scented, creamy white flowers with bright yellow stamens that age to pink. The stems are relatively thornless.

H x S: 8m x 4m


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Rosa 'The Albrighton Rambler'

Rambling rose 'The Albrighton Rambler'

Unusually for a rambler, 'Rosa 'The Albrighton Rambler' repeat flowers well. It also has double flowers. Less vigorous than many ramblers, it's ideal for smaller gardens.

H x S: 3.5m x 2m


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Rosa 'Rambling Rector'

Rambling rose 'Rambling Rector'

'Rambling Rector' is an extremely vigorous rambler, bearing large clusters of scented, semi-double, creamy-white flowers all summer. These are followed by small red hips. It's more tolerant of shade than many roses.

H x S: 6m x 2m


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Rosa 'Kew Rambler'

Rambling rose 'Kew Rambler'

Rosa 'Kew Rambler' has masses of pink flowers with a white centre, resembling wild roses. The flowers, borne in trusses, have a strong, musk scent, and are followed by orange hips in autumn. It's more tolerant of shade than many roses.

H x S: 6m x 6m


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Rosa 'Super Fairy'

Rambling rose 'Super Fairy'

Rosa 'Super Fairy' is a gently rambling rose, bearing clusters of fully double, pink flowers. It's less vigorous than many rambling roses, making it ideal for growing up an arch or trellis against a wall.

H x S: 3m x 2m


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Rosa 'Albertine'

Rambling rose 'Albertine'

Rosa 'Albertine' is a popular rambler, bearing coppery pink, highly scented flowers in summer. It's a vigorous variety and makes an excellent cut flower.

H x S: 5m x 3m


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Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'

Rambling rose 'Lutea'

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' flowers earlier than other ramblers, in April or May. It's a vigorous, thornless rambler with small, glossy toothed leaves and hanging sprays of pale yellow, double flowers that have a light fragrance.

H x S: 12m x 4m


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Rosa ‘Félicité Perpétue’

Rambling rose ‘Félicité Perpétue’
Rambling rose ‘Félicité Perpétue’

Rosa ‘Félicité Perpétue’ has a vigorous growth habit and double, creamy pink flowers with a delicate scent similar to primroses. Attractive orange-red hips appear in autumn.

H x S: 8m x 4m


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Rosa 'Lady of the Lake'

Rambling rose 'Lady of the Lake'
Rambling rose 'The Lady of the Lake'

Rosa ‘The Lady of the Lake’ is a stunning rambling rose, bearing sprays of small, semi-double, blush-pink flowers with a rich fragrance. Unlike many ramblers, it repeat flowers. It also tolerates shade and has good disease resistance.

H x S: 4m x 4m

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