@funcountess, The landscaper I used in redesigning my backyard also contracted with a local bank to do their seasonal designs and seasonal plant changes. Asked him what happened with some of the perennials/bulbs when changing out. He had just cleared a bank bed and had a truck full of the "debris"...was just going to "dump" it. Asked if there might be "treasures" and after patiently sifting through a large pile, I collected a wonderful start of grape hyacinths ... tiny cluster bulbs of these lovely perennials now line two larger back beds. Another advantage is that they also multiply easily much like the much larger daffodil bulbs. Isn't it a thrill when our care pays unexpected benefits?

As for rose "climbers", I added numerous yellow and white banks roses. They not only covered one fence, over time, they grew higher than the fence and required a step ladder for me to annually give them severe "hair cuts" to keep their long shoots from veering out in all directions. Eventually removed them as I became more leery of standing on the tall step ladder. Only bloomed once/yr in spring but were a beautiful backdrop for that side of the yard.

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