Autumn rose care: Essential tips for a stunning summer bloom

Caring for climbing roses in the autumn is essential in preparing the plants for winter. Proper procedures can ensure abundant blooming in the next season. What should you know about autumn care and how to carry it out so that the rose is covered in flowers by summer?

Autumn is the time when climbing rose owners should take care to properly protect their plants from the impending frosts. Roses have low frost resistance and, therefore, should be prepared for the arrival of winter every autumn.

The first task is to mound the roses. The mound should be made of peat, compost, or soil. Using bark, especially coarsely ground, may not bring the desired results.

The second task is to prune dried or diseased shoots. First, ensure whether you have a climber rose with flexible shoots or a rambler with stiff shoots in your garden. Pruning will only concern the former type.

In a conversation with express.co.uk, Gardener Monty Don emphasised that pruning climbing roses in October is essential. Otherwise, in winter, the plant may suffer damage or grow uncontrollably. Either way, neglecting this gardening duty will result in the absence of flowers in the summer.

However, it is not about simply taking a pruner and letting one's imagination run wild. You should prune the dried, damaged, or diseased branches, as well as those that cross and tangle. Healthy stems are left alone. Climbing roses are not difficult to cultivate, but it's worth remembering that in autumn, they require such care.

The final and extremely important step is to firmly attach the shoots to the support so they do not get damaged in adverse weather conditions.