How to Grow Pinata Climbing Roses
Climbing roses add the finishing and defining touch to a cottage garden and a punch of color to many others. One of the easiest forms of roses to care for, climbers reward the grower with carpets of roses in the spring and summer. Pinata, a hybridized variety of the modern rose, is no exception. Known in rosarian circles as a "modern large-flowered climber," Pinata blooms in clusters of roses, the color of a Hawaiian sunset. The American Rose Society, however, classifies the color as "yellow blend." Hybridized in 1978, Pinata is patented, so propagation is illegal without the written consent of the hybridizer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Arbor or other support structure
- Plant ties
- Compost
- Mulch
- Fertilizer
- Pruning shears
Instructions
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Grow the Pinata climbing rose in full sun. It requires at least six hours of sun a day.
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Provide a sturdy structure on which to train the Pinata climbing rose. Trellises, arbors and walls are some of the structures gardeners find suitable. As the Pinata grows, the canes will need to be tied to the structure with soft, flexible plant ties.
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Add a 3-inch layer of compost to the soil around the base of the Pinata rose. Cover it with a 3-inch layer of mulch, set 5 inches away from the main cane and spread in a 1-foot radius around it. Each spring, rake back and dispose of the mulch, apply new compost and a fresh layer of mulch.
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Water the Pinata climbing rose when the top 3 inches of soil is dry. Dig a 3-inch narrow hole to the side of the rose if you are unsure of when to water. Check the soil and if it is dry, water the rose.
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Fertilize the Pinata climbing rose in the spring at the first flush of growth. Use a 16-16-16 formula, applied to the soil around the main cane and repeat the application four more times before August. Space the fertilizer applications evenly throughout the growing season. Water the soil before applying the fertilizer.
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Prune the Pinata rose while it is dormant and only to remove dead or week stems during its first three years. After that, cut the flowering stems back until there are only two or three buds left.
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Check the rose periodically for signs of disease. Powdery mildew, black spot and rust are common diseases. If you think your Pinata rose may be infected, take a branch or foliage sample to your cooperative extension office for identification and management advice specific to your region.
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Protect the Pinata climbing rose from hard freezes by mounding up 6 inches of mulch over the crown. This is best done in late fall. As long as the soil is not frozen, give the rose the amount of water you normally do, but only once a month throughout winter.
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