Ramblers beautify any garden and turn dead trees, bare walls and similar unsightly spots in the garden into wildly romantic focal points in no time at all. Their strong growth and lush flowers are typical features of the rambler roses, of which there are numerous varieties. Their flexible shoots conquer every free centimeter - no wonder that a pruning is due from time to time. However, how and when you can or should cut back your rambler rose depends primarily on the variety.
Rambler roses that bloom more often can be cut back vigorously in spring
Prune once blooming rambler roses
Once-flowering ramblers, as the name suggests, only show their flowers once a year. They don't remount, even if the flowering period can last a few weeks, depending on the variety. These ramblers mainly flower on the perennial shoots, which is why they should be cut as little as possible. Only a caring pruning is carried out, in which you remove dead and also too old shoots - you can recognize them by the fact that only a few flowers are developing on them. The best time for such a cut is right after flowering, although you can also cut away any faded parts at the same time. If the plant grows too tall, you can prune it. However, keep in mind that it will only grow back stronger afterwards.
Prune frequently blooming rambler roses
In contrast to the once-blooming varieties, the often-blooming rambler roses develop their blooms on the young shoots. Theoretically, the harder you prune these roses, the more profusely they would bloom. In fact, these roses should be cut back, especially in the first few years, so that they develop strong branches. Older plants, on the other hand, can be allowed to grow and only pruned in early spring to remove diseased, weak or dead shoots. Because frequently flowering rambler roses remount, i. H. form a second flower, you should always remove faded flowers. In this way you stimulate the formation of new flowers.
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Roses and therefore also rambler roses should definitely be pruned with special rose scissors or at least with sharp and freshly disinfected pruning shears (17.82€) in order to avoid bruises and similar injuries. In this way you prevent the entry of germs such as fungi, to which roses are unfortunately quite susceptible.