Ed Rear wrote:
I have just cut down my privet hedge and replaced it with fencing. I would
like to grow climbing roses to cover the fence. The site gets sun from about
11am to 2pm.
Ideally I would like red roses, with a long flowering season. Profusion of
blooms more important than size. Can anyone offer any advice to a novice?

I have had good luck with the climbing variant of Paul's Scarlet and
Dance de Feu (sorry - you'll need to check the spelling on that!)

Sarah.