How Do You Grow Climbing Rose Bushes?
Climbing rose bushes are not only a beautiful plant, they also decorate your home and yard by covering trellises, fences, or porch rails with delicate, fragrant blossoms in a rainbow of color. Climbing roses do not climb as a morning glory or other flower that wraps their tendrils around a trellis. Climbing roses produce canes–some as long as 20 feet–that have to be secured to the porch or fence. Contrary to popular belief, roses are not a difficult flower to grow and once established, climbing rose bushes can grow for many years. Choose a location for your climbing rose bush. It needs full sun or at least 6 hours of sun each day. They require soil with good drainage. Take into account the size of the mature rose bush, as it needs plenty of room to allow for air flow. Inadequate air flow can cause fungus and disease in the rose. Prepare the location for the rose bush. Several weeks before it is planted, dig up the garden site, and remove any weeds, grass or rocks. Mix in a large amou
