Climbing roses

We have a wonderful old rose that's incredibly tough.

It predates our residence here by many years, judging by its old canes. It sailed through the drought years of the last decade without a drip of extra water. This evening, it's flowering profusely.

A cutting taken a couple of years ago has also flourished.

In a permanent spot against the back of the house, it's looking robust, too.

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