Cutting Back A Climber
How much should I cut back a Don Juan climber? It produces less and less
each year. Should I be cutting it down short each season instead of leaving it long? Tom Line For Fun And Safety In Firearms Sports visit... -- http://www.bobtuley.com -- |
Cutting Back A Climber
"Tom Line" wrote in message
... How much should I cut back a Don Juan climber? It produces less and less each year. Should I be cutting it down short each season instead of leaving it long? I have a Don Juan and compared to the New Dawn on the other side of the arbor, it is a poor performer. However, it keeps chugging along and producing few but gorgeous blooms so I'm sticking with it. That said, if you prune short a climber (cut back all the canes) you risk doing it harm. Preferred is to cut out one of the oldest (generally largest) canes at the bud union. Gail near San Antonio TX Zone 8 |
Cutting Back A Climber
Tom,
From my experience with climbing roses, ( Several Blaze and a couple New Dawn), best to leave them alone for the winter. If you feel the urgent need to prune ( "trimming madness"), then Gail's advice is good. Personally, I preffer to do my climber pruning in the spring, bringing the most unruly canes down to about 3 feet. Be advised, old climbing rose canes can become rather thick, so keep a good sharp and sturdy pair of long handled pruners nearby. Happy gardening, Virgo91967 "Tom Line" wrote in message ... How much should I cut back a Don Juan climber? It produces less and less each year. Should I be cutting it down short each season instead of leaving it long? Tom Line For Fun And Safety In Firearms Sports visit... -- http://www.bobtuley.com -- |
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