Pruning and Training Climbers and Ramblers.

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First year climber or rambler before (1.) and after (2.) pruning and training to a trellis.

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Pruning and training a second - year climber or rambler.

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 Pruning and training a third - year climber or rambler.

To prevent all the flowers appearing at the top of the plant, arch and curve the stems as much as possible, rather than keeping them straight. This will encourage side lateral growth which will encourage flowering lower down the plant. Attach stems to the trellis using loosely tied green string.