Climbing Roses
These roses have very long growing canes with many side branches. Plant the roses 2m(6') apart. Plant hardy climbing roses in the same manner as other roses. The canes can be trained to grow upright on poles, fences, stone walls or trellises. You should tie canes to the support with a soft, flexible material that will not damage the canes. For the first 2-3 seasons, prune only to remove deadwood. In future years you should prune repeat bloomers like ‘William Baffin’ and ‘Henry Kelsey’ in early spring when they are dormant. Hardy climbers such as these need not be removed from the trellis in the fall. Mound soil over the crown for winter protection if you are in a very cold zone. More tender climbers such as ‘Don Juan’ and ‘Golden Showers’ may be removed from the trellis (a thorny business!), laid flat and covered with soil for the winter. Alternatively they can be wrapped in burlap and stuffed with straw.
