large-flowered climbing rose

Large-flowered climbing roses should be watered whenever the soil is dry to the touch, usually every 2-3 days during hot weather. In colder months, water every 7-10 days. To prevent damage to the plant, water early in the morning so that the leaves have time to dry out before nightfall. Make sure to water thoroughly using water directed to the flower bed and wetting the soil around the entire plant up to at least 6 inches in depth. Don't water too frequently as this can lead to root rot and other issues. Additionally, during the hot summer months, it's important to loosen any mulch around the plant to prevent water from running off. Make sure to water the soil and not the foliage of the rose to avoid fungal diseases and other issues.

The best sunlight for a large-flowered climbing rose (Rosa WHITE DAWN) is at least 6 hours of direct sunlight everyday, but they will also benefit from an additional hour or 2 of reflected sun. They should be placed in a location that receives the most amount of sunlight in the morning and afternoon, but if possible should avoid too much solar intensification during the extremely hot midday hours. This species should only receive the amount of sunlight that it can handle, and if it begins to appear stressed, move it to an area with indirect sunlight.

The best time of year to prune large-flowered climbing roses such as Rosa WHITE DAWN is in late winter or early spring, generally February to April, when the plants are still dormant. As they can flower on their old wood, it's best to only prune back as necessary to remove dead, damaged or diseased growth, or to reduce the size of the plant, and avoid excessive pruning. Cut back any long branches that are likely to produce flower buds too low, and remove dead flowers from the previous season as necessary. Once established, it's not unusual for large-flowered climbing roses to require only minimal pruning during a season.