Summertime care for climbing roses

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Summertime care for climbing roses

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Jose Tovar

8 years ago

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Hi,

I'm so glad to see this group started! I'm new to roses and just love them. I just planted Tess of the d’Urbervilles about two months ago (in sunny shade) and have an unknown yellow climber (full sun) that was planted last year. Both put on a great show most of the summer, but they all seem to be slowing down now. I'm seeing a bit of new growth emerging but in general have slowed down. Question: what type of pruning or care do climbers need during late summer? I've been deadheading and cutting back to right above where I see a 5 leaf branch. I also gave them a feed with David Austin rose feed last week. Are my pretty gals pretty much done for the season, or should I expect another flow of roses? I hope so :) Any pruning, de-heading, or care advice specifically for late summer would be greatly appreciated.

Andy McIndoe · Answer 1 · 27th July 2016, 12:10:36

Hi Jose I think a lot of roses take a break after the first flush of flowers. You've done the right thing feeding in midsummer - just make sure you give plenty of water as well. When you dead head cut back to a good strong growth bud or just above a leaf axil behind the faded flowers. This is where next shoots emerge from. They will come and you will get another flush of flowers - maybe not for a month or so. Andy

Elspeth Briscoe · Answer 2 · 1st August 2016, 06:50:33

Thanks Andy! You can do courses with Andy McIndoe here - and get access to him for four weeks. Andy is an acclaimed horticultural author, record breaking gold medalist at The Chelsea Flower Show, and former Managing Director of Hilliers Garden Centres/Plant nurseries.

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