When Should I Cut Back My Climbing

Summer: The best time to perform major pruning (removing one or more canes) on a climber is right after it has finished flowering. The strong new canes that sprout afterward will then have time to mature and produce roses the next year.

What month do you cut back climbing roses?

We recommend pruning in late winter/early spring, when the first growth is beginning. This is generally between January and February. It is ok to prune earlier, but it can be more difficult to identify the less healthy stems that you will want to prune out.

Can I prune my climbing rose now?

You can prune climbing roses at any time between now and February though – whenever the rose isn’t in leaf. Start by cutting out all weak and dead or dying growth from your climbing rose. Next, tie in any new shoots that are growing in the right place to fill gaps in the display.