Sun Needs:
- Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Tolerates light shade but may reduce flowering
Bloom Time:
- Late spring to early summer (once-blooming)
- Some modern ramblers may rebloom lightly
Size:
Height: 10 to 20+ feet (depending on variety and support)
Width: 6 to 15 feet or more (can spread widely if not pruned)
Attributes:
- Long, arching canes ideal for training over structures
- Masses of small to medium-sized flowers, often fragrant
- Excellent for large-scale coverage and naturalistic plantings
- Attracts pollinators
- Many are disease-resistant and cold-hardy (varies by cultivar)
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost
- Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune after flowering (blooms on old wood); remove oldest canes to rejuvenate
- Tie canes to supports to guide growth
- Fertilize in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer
Pest watch:
- Monitor for aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew
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