Tag Archives: pruning a climbing rose

Early rose budding 2024- when to prune?

Hi there, I noticed my rose bushes and apple trees have started budding (Feb 26, 2024). This is 1-2 months earlier than usual, presumably due to our El Niño winter. Normally I’d prune my roses when the buds start popping…

Rose Canes or Suckers?

Hi there! I have a 6yo gorgeous Felix Leclerc Explorer Series climbing rose. Last year, mid-summer, it suddenly shot a thick cane out. The flowers and leaves look the same as the rest of the bush, and are not obviously…