An old thread just pop up in rose forum. Building a pergola, how many roses by Vaporvac. There is another link there put by Cori Ann and she also has many threads that some she did herself esp a tree. One of a kind. Beautiful :)

They all look simple but I am sure it is Not. I am also debating whether to buy or build. Build is better but I know it will be very challenging to me.

I hope someone will help you. Bumbing this thread up.

Good luck and pls update after all is complete. I would love to see it :)

Jin

Thank you, Jin! I did look at a lot of posts...I saw Cori Ann’s “tree,” which gives me hope that mine will work. I think I’ve got the build figured out, and just need some thoughts on which rose will work best for this kind of structure.

I think we’ve figured out how to finish the pergola, too. I’m taking pictures of everything, so will post once it’s erected. Part of the problem is I want a domed roof. We tried bending the rebar into two arches, but couldn’t get them bent into matching arches. (I think there is a learning curve to bending rebar, and we’re still on it.) I’m hoping maybe my trial & error will help someone else in the future, but don’t want to send someone in the wrong direction with our failed attempts. This weekend we’re attempting again, so I’ll keep you posted. As you know, we have to be hurricane-resistant here, so it is a bit more engineered. :-)

Just realized I also have Secret Garden Musk Climber, and Nastarana. I guess what I’m trying to determine is which has the most arching canes to form the umbrella part? From what I’ve read, it sounds like Cornelia, but it doesn’t sound like she has much fragrance, and can be a bit stingy with blooms? Would Prosperity be a good 2nd choice? Thank you! :-)

I know SGMC is great. Jeri, I think I saw a post of your pic . A picture of a front of house if I remember. I am pretty sure it belongs to you. So, so, so, so beautiful. I hope my guess is not wrong . My mouth drop when I saw the pic and I have never seen such beauty. I hope it was you and I think it is SGMG Bec I I will be darn if it is not :)

Jin

I do like Prosperity. It might work.

You are absolutely right Jeri—it’s not going to be that big! I’m going to keep SGMC in her spot on the back fence, where she can do her thing. I just adore the scent of this rose, and thought it would wonderful to be able to lie in the hammock nearby and drink in that incredible fragrance.

Thanks, Sheila—I’m really leaning towards Prosperity now, after looking at lots of photos. Is it very fragrant?

Well, my Cornelia is too new and Penelope died after the winter, but I'm am LOVING Prosperity even as a new plant from ARE this Spring. YES! She's fragrant and frilly and romantic. I don't know about rebloom yet as mine's still in a pot, but I hope for good things. I have been under the impression HMs don't have great rebloom, but I think in the right spot that's not always the case. I'm on the second flush with my Lavender Lassie, Peggy Martin and Sally Holmes and they are only 1 year old, so perhaps others can comment on repeat for Prosperity.

Lavender Lassy is another Hybrid Musk that should work out fine, Incredible fragrance

That is insane Kathy! Is she in full sun? Where do you live and what zone are you in?

Gorgeous, Kathy! I do have a baby LL; how well does she drape?

My Prosperity reblooms here, but Lavender Lassie does not so far.