"A house eater" is how rosarian Ray Reddell describes 'Bobbie James'. This cream-colored, small-flowered rambler, shown cloaking an arbor in Nambe, New Mexico, is "one of the most beautiful ramblers when in full, majestic bloom," according to Reddell. Garden designer Sarah McCarty confirms it thrives in arid climates with strong support and ample room—though she cautions it's far more vigorous than modern climbers.
In Jerilyn Silver's garden, McCarty planted 'Bobbie James' against sturdy cedar posts at the potager entrance, using river willow crossbars to guide it upward. This rose can exceed 25 feet; as it reaches the top, McCarty simply staples on more willow branches.
Like most ramblers, 'Bobbie James' blooms once in late spring or early summer, but compensates with a breathtaking display that perfumes the entire garden. Two other ramblers suited to climates with chilly winters and hot summers are 'Baltimore Belle' and 'Dorothy Perkins'. When local sources fall short, McCarty orders from Vintage Gardens in Sebastopol, California (707/829-2035).
Design: Sarah McCarty, Santa Fe (505/982-3266)
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