Bare house or shed walls often appear boring or even so drab that one would like to hide them. The same applies to unsightly garden corners such as the compost heap or the shelter where the garbage cans are placed. No wonder, then, that many homeowners have the idea of hiding such visual eyesore behind a lush climbing plant. And what would be better suited than a climbing rose?

Climbing roses, unlike other climbing plants, do not damage the masonry

Why climbing roses are particularly suitable for facade greening

Climbing roses have a whole range of advantages over ivy and the like, although they are not actually climbing plants. The most important plus criterion is - of course, in addition to the beautiful flowers - the fact that roses do not damage the facade or the building fabric. The plants lack the adhesive organs typical of many climbing and climbing plants, which not only ensure the upward growth, but also cause serious damage to the masonry and the like. You also don't have to worry about the shoots of the climbing rose levering out your roof tiles or destroying gutters.

Which walls are suitable for greening with climbing roses?

However, you cannot green every wall with a climbing rose, since the sensitive plant does not feel equally at home in every location. For example, north-facing and south-facing house walls are less suitable for such a project. Climbing roses, like all roses, need a lot of sun, but not enough sun, constant exposure to the sun and excessive heat damage them. A healthy middle point must be found where the rose gets plenty of light but also enough air.

Plant a climbing rose on a house wall

If you now want to place the newly purchased climbing rose against the wall of the house, you should above all ensure that there is sufficient distance - the rose should under no circumstances be planted directly against the wall, but there should also be a gap between the support and the house wall for ventilation. Otherwise, heat builds up quickly, especially in exposed locations, which will quickly cause problems for your plant. As a rule of thumb, there must be at least 50 centimeters between the house wall and the plant and at least 10 centimeters between the trellis and the house wall.

tips

The soil quality, which is often poor, is particularly problematic when planting directly on a house wall. The soil is often enriched with lime and is therefore not only alkaline, but also comparatively poor in nutrients - a combination that roses do not like at all. Therefore, make sure that the soil is of good quality and replace the soil if necessary.

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Vegetable garden