No rose garden is truly complete without including climbing roses into the mix of rose species. The climbing rose is not really a vine and is also referred to as a rambler, trailing rose and everblooming rose. When you are rose planting consider that they need to have a sturdy framework to grow. They look beautiful creeping over an arbor or entryway to a garden. Because climbing roses do not have the capabilities to hold onto structures like vines do, they need help from us.
As the rose grows carefully tie it to the desired framework. Some types of structures you can grow climbing rose bushes on are trellis’, arbors, fences, sheds, pillars, walls or almost any other large, solid structures. You will see more blooms on a climbing rose plant that is trained to grow on a fence rather than up a wall.
Climbing roses that are coaxed to grow vertically have small clusters of buds. A climbing rose will require the similar tending as your other roses. As with your other rose varieties they require over five hours of direct sun. If you were told they can grow in partial shade they still have to have at least 5 hours of sunshine.
If you are going to plant a climbing rose place it where it has plenty of space to grow. Some varieties have grown as large as thirty feet high. Some may only reach seven feet. Be sure the structure that you are planning to grow them on can support this type of plant.
Your rose will thrive if your home has the right climate. The type of rose you choose must be conducive to your area. Some varieties of climbing roses are everbloomers which means that they bloom all throughout the growing season. Then there are those that may only produce flowers in the spring.
One big difference between climbing roses and other types of rose plants is that they require very little pruning. There is no need to prune the plant for the first two years. This is because, contrary to other roses, if a climbing rose is pruned often it will have less blossoms.
Actually, with basic rose bush care you really only need to cut back your plants every 3 to 4 years. Take care to cut back mainly at the base of the plant just the branches that don’t seem to be thriving. This should promote new, healthier growth to take place. Owners will have an easier time training these canes through and onto structures.
The thing to remember with climbing roses is that you have to be patient. This type of rose takes some time to get rooted and grounded before you begin to see an abundance of blossoms. Your patience will be rewarded when you realize the exquisite charm of a climbing rose.
