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06.06.2023 - 20:30 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Train Climbing RosesA healthy, well-trained climbing rose in full bloom is one of the most magnificent things to behold in the garden.
Not only can these plants hide a myriad of ugly things (wire fencing, a run-down wall, the ugly side of a house…), they transform the area into a fairy-tale filled with color and fragrance.
It’s my theory that the potential for that ridiculously glorious display is part of what intimidates many gardeners.
They look like a lot of challenging work has to be involved, but that’s not really the case. If you can tie a knot, you can train one of these plants.
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So why do you sometimes see unruly, inelegant climbing roses? Neglect may be the cause, or a simple lack of knowledge on the part of the gardener.
Not knowing the appropriate way to train them in the first place is a common problem. We’re going to make sure you don’t fall into this category.
To make that happen, here’s everything we’ll go over in this guide:
By the way, if you don’t want to deal with the pain of being stabbed repeatedly while trying to train your rose, there are lots of thornless cultivars available.
Many of the thornless types are not just beautiful, but are considered some of the prettiest options out there!
What Are Climbing Roses?Technically, roses aren’t really climbing plants. True climbers send out tendrils or suckers to help them work their way up trees, rocks, and manmade structures.
Roses just have really long stems, and if you want them to “climb” a structure, you’ll have to give them some help.
Growers generally classify these types of long-caned roses as ramblers or climbers. Climbers tend to be less
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