Placing Climbing Roses

When you plant a climbing rose against a wall or fence, try to bend the branches as much as possible horizontally. This helps keep the rose less bare at the bottom and ensures even blooming along the entire length of the branch.

Step 1: Horizontal Training Train the branches horizontally at a distance of about 50 cm from each other. This gives a full appearance and promotes even blooming. Training the branches horizontally encourages the rose to develop flowers along the entire length of the branches, rather than only at the tips.

Step 2: Care Continue to train and care for the branches by tying them and pruning where necessary to promote healthy growth. Regular pruning is essential for a healthy climbing rose. By removing old and weak branches, you encourage new growth and blooming. Use tying material that does not damage the branches, such as soft garden ties.

How can I keep blooming at the bottom of my climbing rose?

To ensure your climbing rose also blooms at the bottom, you can apply the following tips:

1. Horizontal Training: As mentioned earlier, training the branches horizontally leads to fuller growth and blooming along the entire length of the branches.

2. Deep Pruning: Prune the climbing rose deeply in early spring before growth begins. Remove old, dead, and weak branches and keep some strong, healthy branches. These will develop new side shoots that will also bloom at the bottom.

3. Healthy Base: Make sure the base of the rose gets enough light and air. Remove any overhanging leaves or branches from other plants that may cause shade.

4. Feeding and Watering: Feed the climbing rose regularly, especially during the growing season. Use a good rose fertilizer and ensure sufficient water, especially during dry periods.

5. Mulching: Mulching around the base of the plant helps retain moisture and protect the roots. This can contribute to healthy growth and blooming.

Pruning Tips for Climbing Roses

1. Spring Pruning: In early spring, before new growth begins, prune the climbing rose deeply. Remove dead, damaged, and weak branches. This stimulates new growth and helps the plant focus its energy on developing strong, healthy branches.

2. Summer Pruning: After the first bloom, prune lightly to remove spent flowers and unwanted branches. This encourages a second bloom and keeps the plant neat and healthy.

3. Use Clean Tools: Make sure your pruning tools are clean and sharp to reduce the chance of disease and avoid damaging the plant.

4. Support: Carefully tie the new branches to their support to prevent them from breaking under their own weight. Use tying material that does not cut into the branches.