Strictly speaking, climbing roses are not climbing plants in the true sense of the word, after all they have neither tendrils nor do they entwine their substrate like beans do, for example. Instead, the extremely long shoots find support on the trellis thanks to their spines. However, if one is not available, climbing roses tend to grow as shrubs. In addition to a lot of space, climbing roses need a suitable location for optimal and healthy growth.
Climbing roses like it bright but not too hot
Full sun is not always the best choice
Basically, climbing roses prefer a sunny place and also form more flowers the more light they receive - but a location in full sun can also become a trap. In addition to light, the sensitive plants also need air and a relatively large amount of moisture. In contrast, locations in full sun are often both too dry and too hot, with the result that not only leaves and shoots are at risk of being burned, but also diseases such as powdery mildew. The ideal location for climbing roses is:
- sunny to light semi-shady
- A location facing east or west is ideal
- airy so that the leaves can dry off more quickly after a downpour
tips
Make sure that the roots of the climbing rose are not exposed to the sun too much, but are shaded, especially at midday. Roses like to have cool feet.