How do I prune a climbing rosebush? - Ask Extension
I need to prune my rosebush, but I’m worried about cutting the climbers so where do I cut? Mid March is that too soon or too late to prune?
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How do I prune a climbing rosebush? #925705
Asked March 09, 2026, 3:22 PM EDT
I need to prune my rosebush, but I’m worried about cutting the climbers so where do I cut? Mid March is that too soon or too late to prune?
Yamhill County Oregon
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Hello,
Timing of pruning will vary based on the type of climbing rose you have. Does yours repeat bloom or bloom once a year? One-bloom roses should be pruned after bloom. Repeat bloomers can be pruned in late winter or early spring. The WSU publication below has some diagrams with where to cut.
https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2076/2024/07/C124-Climbing-Roses.pdf
https://share.google/ugmsRYbtnvKoeH4P6
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Timing of pruning will vary based on the type of climbing rose you have. Does yours repeat bloom or bloom once a year? One-bloom roses should be pruned after bloom. Repeat bloomers can be pruned in late winter or early spring. The WSU publication below has some diagrams with where to cut.
https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2076/2024/07/C124-Climbing-Roses.pdf
https://share.google/ugmsRYbtnvKoeH4P6
Thank you for using Ask Extension!
