Rose Obelisk

Rose obelisks are used to provide sturdy, elegant support for climbing and rambling roses, which are too heavy and vigorous for simple trellises. They promote more abundant flowering by allowing gardeners to train rose canes horizontally, encouraging lateral growth instead of dominant vertical growth. Additionally, the three-dimensional structure showcases roses from all angles, adds height and visual interest to garden beds and borders, and can also serve as a decorative focal point or marker.

Structural Support & Growth Benefits

Support for heavy growth: Climbing and rambling roses have numerous heavy canes that require substantial support to prevent them from collapsing or becoming unruly.

Encourages more blooms: Training rose canes horizontally or at an angle around the obelisk encourages lateral growth along the canes, leading to more blooms from the base to the top of the plant. This is because bending the cane redirects growth-inhibiting hormones away from the lower buds.

Airflow: Obelisks create space behind the plant, promoting good airflow, which is crucial for rose health.

Aesthetic & Design Benefits

Adds height and visual interest: An obelisk adds vertical dimension and can be used to draw the eye to a specific area, such as the corner of a bed or a path.

Showcases roses: The 3-dimensional, free-standing structure allows the rose to be viewed and appreciated from all sides, highlighting its beauty and blooms.

Versatile placement: They can anchor a courtyard, frame a doorway, be planted in pots to create a feature, or serve as elegant markers in formal garden designs.

Other Uses

Zone delineation: Obelisks can be used to create distinct garden zones without the need for fences.

Winter support: They can provide structural support for roses even during the winter when the plants have been pruned hard.

Our Obelisks are made in different heights and in both soft- and hardwoods.