The climbing rose is cultivated primarily because of its wonderful flowers. However, this can sometimes fail for various reasons. You can find out what causes the lack of flowering and what you can do about it in the following article.
Why isn't my climbing rose blooming?
A climbing rose will not bloom if it is too young, has been pruned incorrectly, is not fertilized sufficiently or excessively, or if the water requirements are not met. Choose the right location and provide the rose as needed to promote flowering.
Young climbing roses put energy primarily into growth
If your young climbing rose does not develop any flowers for the first one or two years, this is not a cause for concern, but simply normal. The very vigorous varieties in particular prefer to put their energy into shoot growth first and therefore often only produce the longed-for flowers after a few years of standing. In order to steer growth in the right direction, you should prune the climbing rose professionally once when planting and then, depending on the type and variety, during the growing season.
Many rambler roses only bloom on perennial wood
However, this pruning should be avoided if possible, especially with the so-called rambler roses: These varieties usually only bloom on perennial wood. If you cut back a rambler rose, you are depriving yourself of the flowering you were hoping for for at least one to two years! dead orDiseased or unfavorably growing wood should of course still be removed.
Climbing roses need appropriate fertilization
Without proper fertilization, your climbing rose will not bloom. The queen of flowers is a heavy feeder and therefore needs to be regularly supplied with nutrients. However, you should neither under nor over-supply the plant, as over-fertilization has equally damaging effects. Fertilize your climbing rose as follows:
- Provide the rose with a slow-release fertilizer in spring (March), e.g. B. Compost.
- Furthermore, fertilize the plant once in May and a final time in July with a special rose fertilizer (€24.00 on Amazon).
- So that the new shoots mature better and the rose becomes more resistant to cold, it also receives potash fertilization in August.
Please note that the specific nutrient requirements depend on the type and variety of climbing rose planted.
Don’t overestimate the water requirements of climbing roses
Basically, climbing roses need a lot of water, but thanks to their very deep taproot they can usually take care of themselves very well - provided, of course, that the plant has been planted out and is not grown in a pot. However, it is much more important to ensure good drainage. Roses don't like waterlogging at all.
Tip
In addition, most roses only bloom in locations where they feel comfortable. So make sure to choose a suitable location when planting.
