When to prune climbing roses - key season to prune for bright blooms
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Most varieties of climbing roses will respond well to a thorough winter prune, though there is one exception. According to Gardeners’ World, rambling roses should be pruned immediately after
flowering rather than the cold season - when growth is almost nonexistent. When pruning a climber, the main goal is to tidy up the framework in order to keep the stems secure and strong, so
that they can support a continual flush of bold flower heads. The main rule to remember while pruning your climbing rose is to remove the side shoots back to the four healthy buds towards
the base of the stems.