Training a Climbing Rose to a Trellis After Ground Growth: Proper Tying Technique

Climbing rose planted October, no trellis, now training. Asked about pulling shoots to trellis and tying.

Tying Method

Main canes: fan out, tie firmly.
Side shoots (flower sites): tie loosely—don't crush buds.
Small laterals from side shoots: cut to 3 inches (these flower yearly). Snap off spent blooms with fingers.

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