Differences between Ramblers and Climbers.

• Rambling Roses flower only once per year generally around June or July. Climbing Roses repeat-flower from June through to autumn.
• Rambling Roses are pruned in late summer whilst Climbers are pruned from late autumn through to late winter.
• Climbing roses are not self-clinging and need support. Ramblers may need some tying in but are better at finding their own support.

General Rose Pruning Advice

• Use sharp secateurs so cuts are clean. For larger stems, use loppers or a pruning saw.
• Aim for well-spaced stems that allow free air flow.
• First remove dead, diseased or dying branches. Prune dieback to healthy white pith.Then tie in any new shoots needed to fill supports.
• Prune climbers side shoots back by two thirds of their length and tie in.
• If the plant is heavily congested, cut out a third of old branches from the base to promote new growth. Shorten excessive growth by removing one in three of the oldest stems entirely.

Pruning Young Rose Trees

• The aim is to establish new roses with a good framework from the base.
• Except climbing roses prune all newly planted roses hard to encourage vigorous shoots.
• Prune stems back to  16in and tie in horizontally to encourage branching and flowering.
• Cut out thin and twiggy growth.

If roses are grown for hips do not prune until the hips are finished.