How to prune climbing roses?

Pruning Climbing Roses That Are Established. Trim main canes only if they overgrow their space, then cut back the side shoots, the lateral shoots, from these main canes to about 2-3 inches. But never cut the long main canes back drastically. If you have an once-blooming climber, only prune right AFTER flowering in summer. read more

Most climbing roses bloom at least twice each growing season: first on older branches and then on the current season’s growth. Pruning them while dormant in mid- to late winter will encourage plenty of late-season flowers. read more

Pruning climbing roses is a little different from pruning other roses. There are a few things you need to consider when cutting back a climbing rose bush. Let’s look at how to prune climbing roses. read more

Pruning some climbing roses too soon will greatly diminish the blooms one gets for that season, as some bloom on the previous year’s growth or what is known as the “old wood.” Single blooming climbing roses should only be pruned right after they have bloomed. read more