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Climbing / Rambling Roses
 

Climbers;

Are generally upright, stiff and rather and unyielding.

They flower on shoots that are produced in the same season, and many of the modern cultivars are repeat flowering.

The flowers are generally larger and more upright

Ramblers;

Are vigorous, pliable and relaxed in habit

They flower on the previous season's wood and therefore seldom repeat.

The flowers are borne in clusters and the leaves are generally smaller.

 

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