I have 2 red climbers that I like here. A Don Juan and a Dortmund both good performers with good disease resistance. I also have Francis E Lester a white flowered rampant grower that blooms only once, and the Rosa Regosa Alba, also too rampant for most locations. Al

I would do my 'homework' and wait and get the right rose. CB is really a thug and makes a huge mound which will need a lot of thinning to look tidy. I think climbing Renae is a better choice and is also thornless.

Rosa Banksia is very nice, but is a once bloomer. I have it combined with a Wisteria, but still there is only color in the Spring.

Many nurseries have only a limited selection in the Summer. Waiting for Winter and Bare root is better time and selection.

Thanks calistoga and chadinlg,
My mother surprised me with a new climber--it's small, but she saw the mess I had. It's a Don Juan and has a bloom on it-gorgeous red, the same color as my door! So I'll see how this little baby does, and get another one like it or different next year when more in nursery. I will give it a try with this beauty. Never even thought of a red climber. :)

Don Juan is a much better choice than the first two, which would have eaten your house. I think you will be happy with it.
Renee

Thanks! I hope so too! Also got a Foxglove (white with hint of purple in it) so I'm off on a start.

Have to chime in, maybe you won't see this, but I planted a Lavender Lassie about six years ago on advice from Sal Arena at Arena Roses in Paso Robles (no longer in business). He suggested it as better than Cecile Brunner, and everyone who sees it agrees. Huge sprays of double flowers, a bit darker than CB, very vigorous grower, disease free. Also fragrant, a real bonus for me. I do prune heavily every winter. It covers the side of a 13-foot wide garden shed, lots of sturdy new canes every year. Such a winner.