Training ‘New Dawn’ Climbing Roses for Maximum Blooms

‘New Dawn’ climbing roses grow vigorously and bloom on new wood. To cover a roof or walls like Nantucket cottages, annual “shotgun” pruning in April is essential: cut ⅓ of canes low, ⅓ by half, ⅓ lightly at the top. This forces flowering shoots at all heights.

If canes are already above gutters, prune after the first June flush. Future pruning in April maintains the desired shape and bloom distribution. Train new canes horizontally to encourage lateral flowering shoots.