The climbing rose is mainly cultivated for its beautiful flowers. However, this can sometimes fail for various reasons. You can find out what causes the lack of flowering and what you can do about it in the following article.

A lack of nutrients can be the reason why the climbing rose does not bloom

Young climbing roses put their energy into growth

If your young climbing rose does not develop flowers for the first year or two, this is not a cause for concern, it is simply normal. The very fast-growing varieties in particular prefer to put their energy into the growth of the shoots and therefore often only develop the longed-for flowering splendor after a few years. In order to steer the growth in the right direction, you should professionally cut the climbing rose once when planting and then, depending on the type and variety, also during the growing season.

Many rambler roses only bloom on perennial wood

However, this pruning should be avoided if possible, especially with the so-called rambler roses: these varieties usually only flower on perennial wood. Prune a rambler rose and rob yourself of the flowering you are hoping for for at least a year or two! Dead, diseased or unfavorably growing wood should of course still be removed.

Climbing roses need appropriate fertilization

Without proper fertilization, your climbing rose will not bloom. The queen of flowers is a heavy feeder and must therefore be supplied with nutrients on a regular basis. However, you should neither under- nor over-supply the plant, because over-fertilizing also has harmful effects. Fertilize your climbing rose as follows:

  • Supply the rose with a long-term fertilizer in spring (March), e.g. B. Compost.
  • In addition, fertilize the plant once in May and one last time in July with a special fertilizer for roses.(12.86€)
  • So that the new shoots mature better and the rose becomes more resistant to cold, it is also given potash fertilizer in August.

Please note that the specific nutrient requirement depends on the type and variety of climbing rose planted.

Do not overestimate the water requirements of climbing roses

Basically, climbing roses need quite a lot of water, but thanks to their very deep taproots, they can usually take care of themselves very well - provided, of course, that the plant has been planted out and is not cultivated in a pot. It is much more important to ensure good drainage. Roses do not like waterlogging at all.

tips

In addition, most roses only bloom in locations where they feel comfortable. So make sure you choose a suitable location when planting.

Category:

Vegetable garden