Hello, We reccommend that when your rose has filled the allotted space, one in three of the oldest stems can be cut right back to their base. In smaller areas, remove all the stems that have flowered, tie in new stems to replace them, and then shorten the side-shoots of the remaining stems by up to two thirds. This should be done in summer after their flowers have faded. Rambling roses usually respond well to hard pruning, so those that have become overgrown can be renovated from late autumn to late winter. First remove any dead, damaged or weak-looking stems completely. Keeping from four to six young stems, cut all the others right back to their base. Shorten the side shoots on the remaining stems by up to a half and tie these onto the support.

Helen

Hello there This is a lovely rose which is deciduous, however I wouldn't recommend growing it in a pot as it is a large rambling rose which could grow to 6m x 6m eventually given the right conditions. There are other roses that are more suitable for pots. I have attached a link below to these. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/roses/plcid.8/vid.274/ Hope this helps

Hello there Plants are just starting to come out of winter dormancy, so it is too early to expect your rose to be doing anything yet. It will be concentrating on growing a root system first. Many roses will tolerate a clay soil, but there are few plants that like to sit in a waterlogged soil, so we recommend when planting in clay soil to dig in lots of bulky organic matter, such as a well rotted manure or compost to improve the soil. Hope this helps.

Hello, I would certainly not take it out just yet. These plants like lots of sun, so if it only gets sun in the morning then this could be playing a part in the lack of flowers. If you cannot improve this, then you can give it a bit of a push by feeding with sulphate of potash and making sure it is kept well watered.

helen

Hello there Squirrels can be such a pest, and unfortunately there isn't an easy remedy. You could try covering your rose with netting as a deterrent. There is a product that is meant to be for deterring cats but seems also to deter squireels that may be worth trying. Silent roar lion manure http://www.crocus.co.uk/product/_/silent-roar-lion-manure/classid.2000004185/ Hope this helps

Hello, If you have a sheltered spot and your soil does not remain heavy and wet throughout the winter, then you should plant it in autumn, but if you have a more exposed spot, then I would wait until spring.

Helen

Hello, It really depends on the eventual height of your apple tree. Clematis armandii do get pretty big and will grow to around 5 x 3m, so if you have a small tree, it will completely swamp it.

Helen

Hello, These are very beautiful roses, but they do need a sheltered position. With that in mind I do have concerns about it flourishing in the position you have described, so your best option may be to opt for one of the tougher roses.

Helen

Hello, There are a number of reasons why plants don't flower. These include too much shade or not enough water or nutrients. It can also be caused by the plant putting on new root growth instead of focusing its energies on producing flowers. I am not really sure why your rose has not produced buds, but given time and the right conditions, there is no reason why it wont flower. You can often give them a bit of a push by feeding during the growing season with a high potash fertiliser.

Helen

Morning There are a number of reasons why plants don't flower including too much shade or not enough water or nutrients. It can also be caused by the plant putting on new root growth instead of focusing its energies on producing flowers.The most likely cause is that as this variety generally only flowers once in April/May, so it should start flowering next year on it's older growth. You can often give them a bit of a push by feeding during the growing season with a high potash fertiliser like J Arthur Bowers Rose Food. http://www.crocus.co.uk/product/_/j-arthur-bowers-rose-food-3kg/classid.1000000531/ Hope this helps

Georgina