When it comes to delivering unmatched color and fragrance with romantic allure, Roses take the cake, and their impact is even more dramatic when trained to climb! However, creating this floral feature requires some effort and, of course, a patient Rose-loving gardener. So, if you’ve been thinking about bringing height and abundance to your garden with Climbing Roses, here are a few tips and tricks to help you get started:
- Install a support structure, be it a fence, trellis, or arbor, before planting your Climbing Roses.
- Consider trying one of the many climbing forms of miniature Roses if you’re tight on space.
- Allow the plant to grow unbothered the first year, loosely tying the canes as they get larger to your support structure.
- Train the main canes into a horizontal position in the second year of growth to promote side shoots.
- Identify the most vigorous canes and tie them evenly apart and as close to horizontal as possible.
- Be mindful of where you’re training each part of the Rose to grow, as it’s important to create full, even coverage to fill in any gaps.
