Rosa Raubritter - Climbing Rose

Plant your 'Raubritter' rose in a sunny or partially shaded location, where its flowers will be protected from the strong midday rays. Roses are tolerant but do not like excessive limestone. They will adapt to any garden as long as the soil is well-worked and sufficiently rich. If you notice spotted or powdery mildew-infected leaves, remove them immediately. This rose may require a preventive treatment with sulphur in spring, which is very effective against fungal diseases. To plant your rose, prepare the soil by breaking it up well and adding an amendment, such as dried blood or dehydrated horn, at the bottom of the planting hole. Water generously after planting to eliminate air pockets. Water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment. Since 'Raubritter' is not a perpetual flowering rose, it should be pruned at the end of spring after blooming. This will encourage the growth of new shoots that will flower the following year. Renew your rose by removing the oldest stems near the stump, then balance the rose by pruning both short and long branches. Remove dead wood and lightly aerate the center of the rose. When pruning, choose an outward-facing eye and make a slanted cut just above it. Train your roses as they grow to ensure they cover the support.

Roses are often spotted or unsightly in late summer, but this is not a problem for their development. These spots are not harmful to the rose; it is a natural phenomenon.