Clematis: Combinations !!, 1 by Bookerc1

Bookerc1 wrote:
I'm a clematis newbie, and hope this isn't a stupid question. What kind of roses can you grow clematis on? I have a couple of the arching bush-types (nice technical description, don't you think?) that get just loaded with blooms in June, and would love to see them with a nice contrasting clematis in them. Would that work with this kind of rose, or do you usually just use the climbing kind of rose that needs a trellis or fence or something?

Here's a pic. of my roses last week, in case my description wasn't clear. I often have to stake or tie up the rose, as it gets so heavy with blooms that it wants to lie down on the lawn.

Ignore the grass. . .we've had too much rain to be able to mow!