Lace Duo - Laguna Rose + Petiolaris Hydrangea

Here is a duo of complementary climbing plants, to be placed on a fence, an old tree, a wall, a cabin or any unsightly structure that it will transform: the beautiful old-fashioned roses bloom among the white lace flowers of the climbing hydrangea in the heart of summer. The spectacle continues until autumn, with the rose still flowering among the umbels of its companion, which have turned green and brown. Give your garden a romantic and unusual decoration for many weeks by combining these two worry-free climbers! We recommend planting this duo in separate planting holes, in the morning sun.

This duo consists of a climbing rose Laguna 'Koradigel' and a Hydrangea petiolaris plant.

• The Climbing Rose Laguna is part of a line of roses developed in Germany by Kordes, in search of disease-resistant varieties that combine the floribundance of modern roses with the charm and fragrance of old roses. This rose, full of qualities, received the very demanding A.D.R label in 2007, guaranteeing excellent health, but it also stands out for the delicious fruity scent of its very double 10 cm (4in) flowers, in a deep pink. They bloom in generous bouquets for 4 to 5 months, in successive waves, on vegetation that climbs to a height of 2.50 m (8ft) or 3 m (10ft). The deciduous foliage falls in autumn.

• The Hydrangea petiolaris climbs up to 4 m (13ft) in height and covers an area of almost the same size. This vine develops stems with a very interesting architecture: with age, they crack and their bark peels off in spectacular flakes, giving the plant an attractive appearance even in winter. As a climbing shrub, it clings to its support with climbing roots. Its growth is a bit sluggish in the juvenile stage. It blooms in June-July, even in the shade. Its nectar-filled flowers, in large umbels sometimes reaching 20 cm (8in) in diameter, are flat and white, with a light but sweet fragrance. They transform this shrub into an airy mass. They do not fade but dry slowly on the plant, adopting subtle green nuances before turning brown. Its foliage takes on a lovely golden hue in autumn. It is not an ericaceous plant, and its hardiness can exceed -20°C (1°F). The foliage falls in autumn.

Plant this unusual duo near an old tree, at the foot of an east or southeast-facing wall, to beautify a small structure or a large chicken coop, until autumn. You will amaze your visitors. Take advantage of the ease of cultivation of these two climbers, which require little maintenance, to give your garden a chic and romantic touch. In a few years, they form a very successful marriage in the garden. To their undeniable charm, you could add, if space allows, the delicately variegated foliage of the Gloire de Marengo ivy, which would dress their naked vegetation in winter.