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Pruning & Controlling A Climbing Rose

comments (6) April 7th, 2011 in blogs

Paul Zimmerman, contributor

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Video Length: 8:30
Produced by: Paul Zimmerman Roses

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Gardeners love climbing roses, but many are intimidated by them. If left to their own devices them seem to eventually get out of control, throwing canes everywhere. Instead of looking like the well mannered rose in gardening books, they look like the hair style of someone who just stuck their finger in an electric socket.

As with most things regarding roses, once you understand a few simple things about how climbing roses grow you'll be able to prune yours with confidence. And keep it under control all season long.

Enjoy the video!

Paul

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PFZimmerman writes: Ideally you are supposed to prune spring flowering roses only right after they bloom. However, I feel this is different for spring flowering climbers. I trim laterals on the spring flowering climbers on an ongoing basis and them seem to be just fine. I think any major pruning should take place right after they flower. And then trimming the laterals to keep it tidy is just fine. Posted: 10:21 am on September 8th

siesperanza writes: On a once blooming rose would you only prune the lateral once each season just after it blooms or can you prune the laterals repeatedly throughout the season without sacrificing next year's bloom? Posted: 7:08 pm on September 6th

SoreKnees writes: Dang! I wish I would have seen this two weeks ago before I pruned my climber. Loved the video and next spring I'll be a better pruner. Posted: 8:51 pm on April 21st

gardeningmum writes: Excellent video. How easy he makes the whole process. Thank you!!!!! Posted: 6:09 pm on April 18th

PFZimmerman writes: Somehow I sensed that! LOL Posted: 6:27 pm on April 11th

Ruth writes: Paul, your post is very timely. My 'Zephirine Drouhin' could really use a trim. Posted: 8:47 am on April 11th

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About this blog

Everyone loves roses. If you always wanted to add roses to your garden but were too intimidated by their diva reputation, Roses Are Plants, Too is the blog for you.

Paul Zimmerman has grown thousands of roses for over 15 years and for ten of those years in a sustainable manner. His common-sense approach shows you how to integrate garden roses into your landscape by looking at them as nothing more than flowering shrubs, all the while encouraging you to trust your own "Gardener's Instincts" in the care of these beautiful plants.

You will learn how to prune and train climbing roses, and how to get the most "ka-bloom" out of your shrub, David Austin and Knockout rose bushes. You'll get tips on growing roses organically and trimming them all season to keep their shape. You'll discover the difference between own-root and grafted roses, and more. Much of the instruction will be via videos that Paul produces himself!

Paul Zimmerman ran a rose care company in Los Angeles before moving to South Carolina to start Ashdown Roses. Now he focuses on rose education and teaching via Paul Zimmerman Roses. He lectures, gives workshops, and judges rose trials around the world, and it is this experience he brings to this blog.

Whether you are new to roses or an experienced grower, Paul will open your garden to the vast diversity our national flower offers.

If you have questions about roses and rose care or would like to share your own experiences please visit our Roses Are Plants, Too discussion forum.

To inquire about Paul's workshops and lectures, email him at paul@paulzimmermanroses.com.