How to prune climbing roses for abundant flowers next summer

If you’re thinking ahead to cold-weather pruning already, you might be wondering how to prune climbing roses. Good thing, too; scheduling the task into your winter calendar will ensure healthy, abundant flowering.

Above all else, you’ll need to know when to prune a climbing rose. Too early, and you’ll damage new growth; too late, and you’ll risk removing new flower buds.

Below, you’ll find our guide on how to prune climbing roses, from the equipment you’ll need to exactly where to make the cuts. If you’re hoping to plant a climbing rose for the first time, we’ve got a guide on that, too.