Climbing Rose vs Morning Glory

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Climbing Rose

Rosa 'New Dawn'

Rosaceae · flowers

Medium Maintenance

Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor

Convolvulaceae · vines

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Climbing Rose (Zones 5-9)

Morning Glory (Zones 2-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Climbing Rose	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Rosa 'New Dawn'	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Rosaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	flowers	vines
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	20'	10'
Spread	10'	2'
Bloom Season	Summer	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Pink	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (US)	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Special Traits

Climbing Rose

No — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Morning Glory

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Climbing Rose

✓Train canes horizontally for maximum bloom.
✓Prune after main flush.
✓Provide strong support — trellis or arbor.
✓Flowers on lateral shoots from old canes.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Climbing Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–9.

Choose Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Climbing Rose and Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

Climbing Rose grows in USDA zones 5-9, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

Do Climbing Rose and Morning Glory have the same sun and water needs?

Climbing Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, Climbing Rose or Morning Glory?

Climbing Rose grows taller at 20' compared to Morning Glory at 10'. Climbing Rose spreads 10' while Morning Glory spreads 2'.

Are Climbing Rose and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Morning Glory is deer resistant, but Climbing Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Morning Glory is the better choice, or protect Climbing Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Climbing Rose or Morning Glory?

Climbing Rose has medium maintenance while Morning Glory has low maintenance. Morning Glory may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Climbing Rose	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Rosa 'New Dawn'	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Rosaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	flowers	vines
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	20'	10'
Spread	10'	2'
Bloom Season	Summer	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Pink	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (US)	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Care Tips

Climbing Rose

✓Train canes horizontally for maximum bloom.
✓Prune after main flush.
✓Provide strong support — trellis or arbor.
✓Flowers on lateral shoots from old canes.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Climbing Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–9.

Choose Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Climbing Rose and Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

Climbing Rose grows in USDA zones 5-9, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

Do Climbing Rose and Morning Glory have the same sun and water needs?

Climbing Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, Climbing Rose or Morning Glory?

Climbing Rose grows taller at 20' compared to Morning Glory at 10'. Climbing Rose spreads 10' while Morning Glory spreads 2'.

Are Climbing Rose and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Morning Glory is deer resistant, but Climbing Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Morning Glory is the better choice, or protect Climbing Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Climbing Rose or Morning Glory?

Climbing Rose has medium maintenance while Morning Glory has low maintenance. Morning Glory may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.