Climbing roses are cultivated roses, although many varieties are basically just mutations of well-known shrub roses. There are also some climbing species, for example the native variants Alpine dog rose (also mountain rose, Rosa pendulina) and the creeping rose (also field rose, Rosa arvensis). Of particular interest for the ornamental garden are the numerous varieties of the lushly blooming tufted rose (Rosa multiflora) and the so-called noisette roses. But no matter which type and variety you choose: you can only achieve he althy and strong growth as well as wonderful flowers by planting them correctly in the right location.
How do you plant climbing roses correctly?
To plant climbing roses correctly, prepare loose, loamy-humus soil, choose a sunny location and plant the roses at a distance of 50 centimeters to two meters from each other. Place the grafting site below the surface of the soil and install a climbing aid.
Which location should you choose for climbing roses?
Like all roses, the climbing varieties prefer a sunny and warm place, although it can be a little windy. Climbing roses need light and air - for this reason, when planting, you should make sure that neither larger plants (e.g. trees) nor other conditions (such as buildings) rob the plant of the sun.
Which substrate is optimal for climbing roses?
Climbing roses love loose, permeable and loamy-humus soil. This ideally has a basic pH value between 6.8 and 7.8. The soil should be slightly moist, but not wet.
When should climbing roses ideally be planted?
The best time to plant climbing roses are mild October days.
At what distance should climbing roses be planted from each other?
Depending on the type and variety, climbing roses can grow to different heights and widths. Therefore, when planting several specimens, you should ensure a planting distance of between 50 centimeters and one and a half to two meters. However, the optimal distance depends not only on the vigor of the variety, but also on the desired visual image.
How can the soil be prepared for planting?
Before planting, the soil should be thoroughly loosened to a depth of at least 60 centimeters. You can improve the excavation with plenty of compost and clay powder (€89.00 on Amazon) (available at hardware stores). Soil that is too compacted can be improved with coarse sand, substrate with a slightly acidic pH value or one that tends in this direction with lime.
What is the correct way to plant climbing roses?
Climbing roses are planted as follows:
- Prepare the soil well.
- Dig a planting hole that is at least 40 centimeters deep and sufficiently wide.
- Cut roots and above-ground shoots back by about a third.
- Wet the roots well.
- Naked-root climbing roses can be left in a bucket filled with water overnight.
- Now you can plant the climbing roses, although one grafting point should always be below the surface.
- Water the roots again.
- Now fill the planting hole and tamp down the soil well.
- Water again.
- When planting in autumn, the root area should now be covered with leaves and / or brushwood.
- Install a climbing aid (e.g. a trellis).
How can climbing roses be propagated?
Root-real climbing roses can be propagated by cuttings, cuttings, planters and seeds.
Tip
Roses harmonize very well with plants that have similar requirements for location and soil. Clematis (clematis) and musk mallow, for example, are very suitable. Well-known combinations such as roses and lavender or sage are less suitable because these plant groups have different needs.
