How to Grow Pinata Climbing Roses

Pinata climbing roses have clusters of large blossoms, each with 28 petals, and bloom from late spring to early summer. The lightly scented rose plants resemble a shrub, can grow to heights of up to 8 feet and must be trained and tied to a structure. Pinata climbing roses may be propagated from softwood or hardwood cuttings and take to grafting or budding. Pinata climbing roses grow well in zones 6 to 9.

Things You Need:

• Pinata climbing rose plants


• Support structure and string


• Mulch


• Gardening tools

1. Plant pinata climbing roses against a support structure in a location with at least six hours of sunlight and partial shade. As your roses grow, tie the branches to the trellis or support to train the branches vertically. Use a 3-inch layer of mulch during the growing season, and keep the mulch away from the main cane to avoid rot.


2. Water your pinata climbing roses regularly and adequately when the soil is dry, and fertilize in the spring with a 16-16-16 formula. Continue to water as needed and fertilize every other month throughout the growing season.


3. Check your pinata climbing roses regularly for signs of disease or pests, including powdery mildew, rust or black spot, and treat promptly. Problem signs can include unhealthy growth; discoloration; dried, rotting or wilted leaves; and canes or insects crawling on the foliage. These rose plants are typically resilient and are not prone to attacks when properly cared for.


4. Remove dead canes each year, in the fall, while the plant is dormant. Dispose of the old mulch and any debris, replacing with fresh compost and a fresh 6- to 8-inch layer of mulch over the crown to prepare for freezing in cold climates. After the plant is well established, usually within three years, during dormancy, cut the flowering canes back until only three buds remain.