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Summer Pruning Rampant Climbing Rose in El Paso

14-Month-Old Climber Over 10 Feet: Can I Cut Now?

El Paso, TX: climber from 12-18" (May 2006) to 5' by July planting, now 10'+ and growing over patio. Knows "don't prune climbers 3 years" but needs control. 3+ months growing season left.

Two Pruning Types

Spring: Shape + activate vigorous growth
Summer: Control size (doesn't stimulate vigorous regrowth)

Current Action: Summer Prune

Cut back to keep in bounds NOW
Bend canes horizontally → more flowers
Horizontal training = cluster blooms along length
Vertical = flowers only at tips

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