Your climbing roses will be even more enjoyable if you know some tricks and tips to make your climbing roses grow better.
As the name suggests, the climbing rose belongs to the rose family. Although the origin of the climbing rose is in Asia (China, Japan), the plant is one of the favorites of German hobby gardeners.
There are many types of climbing roses, each a feast for the eyes when it grows. Some gardeners complain of sparse growth, while others boast exuberant splendor. It is often the soil that is crucial for growth. But there are also other aspects that you should consider.
Tip 1 - Climbing roses need climbing aids
Climbing aids are very important for the rearing of such roses, a prerequisite for the climbing rose to reach an adequate height. Walls, pergolas or wooden scaffolding are ideal climbing aids. The plants cling to them and can grow shoots up to six meters long.
Arrange the branches of the climbing rose so that they curve to the horizontal on the climbing aid. The cut branches should fill out the facade very loosely. If you arrange them too closely, the rose is prone to diseases. It also flowers less vigorously.
Tip 2 - The right location for climbing roses
As mentioned above, the location also has a huge impact on the growth of a climbing rose. Give the plant a bright, sunny spot. It is important that the climbing rose is not in the shade of the air. Good ventilation ensures that the rose can dry quickly after rainfall. This prevents stubborn rose diseases such as powdery mildew, rose rust or blackspot. Water the climbing rose regularly for the first few years. Fertilizing once a year is also recommended.
Tip 3 - Prune climbing roses for better growth
A brisk cut gives the climbing roses enough space to unfold. But the correct pruning of climbing roses needs to be learned. You may only remove shoots when they are old and dry. Faded roses must also be removed. This will help the climbing rose to grow new shoots in autumnform.
You should never cut away new shoots that come out of the ground in the spring, because these contribute significantly to the rejuvenation of the climbing rose. On the other hand, all old branches that reach far into the air lead to gradual aging.
If no young shoots have emerged from the ground for a long time, a special rejuvenation cut will help. Here you have to cut off a shoot a few centimeters above the ground. If the plant has vital roots, the climbing rose will start again on the remaining shoot.
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Tip 4 - winterize climbing roses
In winter you must cover the soil around the climbing rose, otherwise the plants will freeze. In this way, the roots of the climbing rose are protected and ready for the new spring.