How to Bend Climbing Roses

Choose a location that is sunny, out of the wind and well-drained. Roses grow best when exposed to sunlight for up to 6 hours a day and shielded from extreme weather elements such as wind. Roses also need to be planted in well-drained soil to avoid rotting. Choose a spot in your yard that meets your rose’s needs to install the perch. ^[7]

Choose a trellis for the tree. Choose a perch or similar support that the persimmon tree can climb on. The perch needs to be wide and sturdy enough to support climbing roses in wet and windy conditions when the plants reach their maximum height. Choose a truss that can help plants grow horizontally, such as a fence, do not use a truss that allows the tree to grow vertically, such as a stake to support the tree. In addition, you also need to consider choosing a trellis so that it is easy to prune the tree. ^[8]

• Small climbing roses only need a truss about 60 cm – 1.5 meters high.
• Larger climbing rose varieties require larger trusses or other sturdy structures.
• Once the tree has grown, it will be difficult to replace the trellis without causing serious damage to the tree. You should try to buy or build a sustainable rig for several decades.

Install the climbing rig. Once you’ve decided on where to plant your roses and vines, it’s important that you secure them to the ground. Plug the truss legs with extra stakes to increase the certainty. If you want to lean your truss against a wall, make sure to place the base of the truss at least 30-60 cm away from the wall to allow space for air to circulate and to be accessible when maintenance is required. ^[9]

Dig a hole about 60 cm deep. Use a tape measure to measure the position about 45-75 cm from the base of the truss. Use a shovel to dig a hole about 60 cm deep and twice the width of the roots. This is where you will plant the rose tree. ^[10]

Place the graft below the ground in cold climates. If growing the tree in a climate with cold winters, place the plant in the hole so that the graft (the protrusion between the top and the root) is about 5-15 cm below the ground, then that fills the earth. This will help protect the plant from frost. ^[11]

Place the graft above the ground in warm climates. Roses are less susceptible to frost damage if grown in warmer climates. So you can place the compound eye of the rose plant slightly exposed. Fill in the planting hole with soil so that the graft is close to the ground. ^[12]

Apply mulch to the ground. Spread the shavings or cocoa pods around the base of the persimmon tree, but be careful not to pile the mulch around the stem. ^[13] This will help the plant retain water and prevent weeds from damaging the plant.

Thoroughly water the base of the plant twice a week. Persimmon plants will adapt better to less watering than to watering too often. Water well around the base of the persimmon tree at least twice a week during the warm summer months, and up to twice a week for the rest of the year. ^[14]

• Despite being a water-loving plant, roses can also die if waterlogged. Remember that good drainage is important for plant growth.