Roses to cover obelisk or pillar
Obelisks and pillars clothed with climbing rose flowers make a fabulous garden feature, bringing vertical ascent and formality to your outdoor space from a modest footprint. Eventual height is key when selecting a rose to cover an obelisk or pillar. You’re looking for a rose with sufficient vigour to clothe the structure in blooms and foliage but not so tall-growing that it will become sprawling and unsightly. Climbing roses tend to be best for smaller obelisks, while larger-growing rambling roses are more suited to growing up the pillars of larger structures such as pergolas to provide sufficient coverage. Scented roses can be useful to cover structures in places you pass by often, bringing their rich perfume to your outdoor space, while a repeat flowering habit can helpful too. If you’re set on a variety that flowers once each year, consider pairing it with a late summer flowering clematis to maintain colour and interest across the seasons.