Climbing roses should ideally be planted in autumn, as they grow better at this time and sprout faster in spring. However, it is not always possible to meet this deadline. In such a case, you can put the plants in the garden in the spring.

The climbing rose can be planted out until April

Ideal planting time for roses is between October and April

In general, October is considered the best planting time not only for climbing roses, but for almost all roses. By this time, the plants have already shed their leaves and are preparing for winter dormancy. Now you can plant or transplant the climbing rose without exposing it to too much stress - the so-called "plant shock" does not occur. In principle, you can also plant the rose later, weather permitting. The temperatures should not be below 0 °C and the ground should not be frozen.

Which is why autumn is generally preferable

There are several reasons why autumn is the ideal time to plant. The fact that the climbing rose is currently in hibernation is not even the most important - after all, the plant does not sprout before March or April, which is why spring planting is also an option. However, the following reasons speak in favor of autumn:

  • The climbing rose can form new hair roots until spring
  • and therefore drive out faster.
  • If you buy roses in autumn, you get field-fresh goods that grow more easily.
  • Roses bought in spring have often been stored in the cold store for several months and are therefore no longer fresh.
  • These plants usually grow poorly and are more susceptible to diseases.

When it makes sense to plant climbing roses in spring

Since most climbing roses are hardy when mature, they can easily be planted before a long cold spell in autumn. If you want to be on the safe side, choose particularly robust and frost-hardy varieties. These are also provided with appropriate winter protection. It is usually sufficient to pile up a thick layer of earth and cover the base of the rose with spruce branches. However, if you live in a very cold winter region with long-lasting frosts, it makes more sense to plant in the spring. The same applies to climbing rose varieties that are sensitive to the cold.

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Unlike climbing and other shrub roses, standard roses should always be planted in spring.

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