The type of rose characterized by long, flexible canes that can be trained to climb is the climbing rose.
Climbing roses are not a single botanical species or family. They are garden roses selected or classified for their growth habit: long, arching canes that can be tied to supports such as trellises, arches, pergolas, and walls. Unlike ivy or clematis, they cannot cling to structures by themselves.
Many climbing forms arose as natural mutations of shrub roses. For example, ‘Climbing Peace’ is genetically identical to the familiar ‘Peace’ hybrid tea rose, but develops longer, more flexible canes. This is why “hybrid tea” can be a rose class while “climbing” describes its form.
A common mix-up is between climbing roses and ramblers. Ramblers generally grow more vigorously, often reach 20–30 feet, and commonly bloom once a year. Climbers are usually smaller, around 6–20 feet, and many repeat-bloom. Both need support and training, but neither is a true self-clinging vine.