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Need tips on increasing blooms on climbing roses? Ask an expert
Updated Dec 19, 2020;
We’re rushing toward winter, but there are still gardening issues you’re wondering about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners reply to queries within two business days, usually less. To ask a question, simply go to the and type it in and include the county where you live. Here are some questions asked by other gardeners. What’s yours?
Q: I planted this rose in this location two years ago. I only fertilized it once this year in the spring with regular rose plant food. Instead of the blooms described on the identification placard, there were only a few, very dull, pink, non-fragrant blossoms in early spring and no more since then, not even any buds. As you can see from the photo, it has produced much luxuriant growth, without any sign of disease (