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Robert Neil Rippetoe 
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Beautiful!
I'm surprised this one isn't more common and popular.
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#1 of 2 posted
3 days ago by
Lee H.
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Perhaps a climbing rose has a smaller consumer market?
Also, based on parentage, I am somewhat doubtful of 2b hardiness, but perhaps there is some rugosa hiding in there.
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#2 of 2 posted
3 days ago by
jedmar
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2b was incorrect, modified it to 5b as per the reference.
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I wouldn't get too close, or turn my back Kathy. I don't think this one can be trusted. lol
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Does Barfield Climber flower in year 1? I'm in Tarpon Springs FL (zone 9/10) and she has been growing vigorously, almost 2 feet in the last 3 months since planted. But no flowers, or hint of flowers yet. Is that usual? Thanks!
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#1 of 5 posted
10 days ago by
Nastarana
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That experience is typical of many climbing roses. While it is growing is a good time to train however you want it to grow.
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Thank you! It's my first climber. I've never seen a rose shoot up like this. There are so many stems. How many is a good amount for a trainable climber? The rose hasn't quite reached the pillar I planted it by yet so it's just waving in the wind right now.
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It flowers on old wood, so you may have to wait till next Spring.
There is a modest fall repeat so you may have some blossoms then.,
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Thanks for your reply! does this mean it shouldn't be cut back in the spring?
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Do your major pruning after flowering, then only to train and shape as desired.
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