Climbing roses are available in many different varieties, shapes and colors and, depending on the type and variety, grow up to ten meters in height and up to five meters in width. The spreader climbers require climbing aids for tendrils and are primarily used to cover fences, pergolas, arbours, or trellises. However, you have to do something to ensure lush growth and beautiful flowers, because climbing roses - like all roses - need careful care.

Above all, climbing roses need one thing to be happy: a climbing aid

How often should you water climbing roses?

Climbing roses should be watered heavily, especially in the period shortly after planting, because the plant will take a lot out of dry phases during this time. Otherwise, the actual water requirement is usually overestimated, because a well-rooted climbing rose can usually provide itself with sufficient moisture. You should only water climbing roses on very hot and dry summer days, although you should always water from below and never wet the leaves - the foliage is very sensitive to moisture and is often colonized by fungi. It is also best to water in the evening or in the morning, but not in the midday heat.

When and with what are climbing roses fertilized?

The vigorously growing climbing roses with their numerous leaves have a very high nutrient requirement and should therefore be fertilized regularly. Fertilization is not necessary in the year of planting (if you have enriched the excavated earth with compost when planting), but should be done in the following year from the beginning of the growing season. Both organic and synthetic fertilizers are suitable for fertilization, although experience has shown that compost and the like are to be given preference. With mineral fertilizers there is always a risk of overdosing and thus weakening the plants, which in turn become more susceptible to infestation with fungi and / or pests.

Can climbing roses also be cultivated in pots?

In principle, you can also cultivate climbing roses in tubs, whereby the planter should be as large and deep as possible. Roses are deep-rooted, so the pot should not only be at least 40 centimeters wide, but also just as deep. Climbing roses kept in pots also need regular water and fertilizer.

How often should you repot climbing roses kept in tubs?

Potted roses are ideally transplanted into a larger pot every three to four years, with spring being the ideal time for this.

Can you cut climbing roses? If so, how is such a cut made?

Like all roses, climbing roses must also be pruned to ensure vigorous growth and beautiful flowering. The cutting time and frequency depend on the type and variety. So-called rambler roses are only pruned once a year immediately after flowering, whereas climbers, which bloom several times a year, are cut several times.

Which pests and diseases should one pay particular attention to in climbing roses?

Unfortunately, roses are particularly susceptible to various fungal diseases, especially powdery mildew, gray mold (Botrytis), rose leaf spot, rose rust and blackspot, especially if they are not cared for properly. Iron chlorosis often occurs with insufficient or incorrect fertilization. There are also various pests that feel particularly comfortable in the lush foliage of the climbing rose.

Are climbing roses hardy?

Basically, most climbing roses are very hardy, but you should follow a few rules for overwintering:

  • Do not prune roses before or during winter.
  • Overwinter potted roses cool but frost-free.
  • Alternatively, pack potted roses well to protect them from frost.
  • Mulch planted specimens in the root area.

tips

Climbing roses are not able to climb independently due to a lack of suitable adhesive organs. They need a climbing aid, and their shoots must be guided.

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