Will Climbing Roses Grow on Brick

A climbing rose will climb any place you give it support. Roses, unlike vines, do not stick to surfaces or send out little twisty-curlies like clematis.

Will a climbing rose climb a brick wall?

A climbing rose will climb any place you give it support. Roses, unlike vines, do not stick to surfaces or send out little twisty-curlies like clematis.

Do climbing roses damage brickwork?

The short answer is no and yes. If the pointing on the brickwork is poor, a clothing of climbers that use self-supporting glue in the form of rootlets, is not a sensible choice. The little roots are likely to penetrate into the mortar and push it apart.