We’re continuing our series of pruning tutorials to help you give your roses the best start to the year. Today, we are looking at pruning climbing roses. Climbing roses generally don’t need pruning until they are a year or two old and the technique is very easy. Here is Steve to show you more. For more help and guidance when you’re ready to prune visit here: https://bit.ly/2L2IGw0 #DavidAustinRoseCare | David Austin Roses

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Pruning your roses is a vital step to maintaining a healthy, well-structured plant with robust growth and good coverage. When shaping an established shrub rose, focus on creating a natural, rounded form for a balanced and attractive appearance. Don’t worry too much about the exact placement of each cut; while traditional advice suggests cutting just above a leaf joint with a sloping cut, there’s no evidence this is essential for your rose’s health. After pruning, your shrub may appear smaller an