Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Should I cut my climbing rose back before summer?

I started it from a cutting of my Mother's plant. It is 2 years old and has 2 long branches. I don't know what kind it is because it comes from my Grandmothers plant which is about 40 years old. It has a deep red bloom and the most wonderful frangrance to it. Also does anyone know when it might bloom? Sorry I don't have more info about it.
Should I cut my climbing rose back before summer?
You can cut back climbing roses but keep in mind, they have to have 2 years growth on them before they will bloom.

If you cut it back which can be done almost anytime, do not cut it shorter than 1 foot tall. Like I said it will grow and bloom again, just not for a couple years.
Reply:I don't think you cut back climbing roses. You can shorten it if you think some of the canes are too long. Otherwise, cut out any dead parts and let it go. If you are in the USA, most roses that are dormant because of winter will bloom right around Memorial Day. Throw a couple of hands full of Epsom Salt around the base around St. Patrick's Day, then a couple of weeks later, fertilize it with a good quality rose food, and feed it every month through August. Make sure you spray it with Orthenex so it doesn't get black spot and insect damage. You can buy Orthenex is a premixed spray can.
Reply:I prune all of my roses by about 1/3 every autumn, even the climbers. Regards,

The Muse

P.S. Happy Growing.

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