Rambling Rector - Break in main stem

[LIZS]

The main climbing stem of my RRR became detached from the root a couple of weeks ago (maybe through overzealous tying in, wind damage or strimming) I tried to reattach and bind it but it now looks dry and dead. If I remove it will the remaining much shorter spindly stems develop and if so, how long before it will flower?

I think Rambling Rector flowers on new seasons wood, so anything that grows by next summer should flower then.
As long as the break is not too far into the root the Rose should rejuvenate itself and possibly be better than ever next year.

That's reassuring. Such a shame as was blooming well. There are 2 smaller stems so hopefully can train those as they grow.

I disagree. Rambling Rector is typical of its group and flowers on the previous season’s growth. Your best bet is to remove the damaged stem, then feed and water well and continue to do so over the growing season in the hope it will throw up one or more strong new shoots, though it is getting late in the season for this. Either way, the other stems you mention should flower next year

Not wishing to be controversial, but the RHS and Monty seem to think that rambling roses should be pruned in August after this year’s flowers have diminished.
So I think the new growth will bear flowers next year.

I see no controversy? The summer pruning of a rambler consists of removing the entire flowered stem - a rather severe form of deadheading - and tying in the new season’s whippy growth at the same time. I disagree with your statement that Rambling Rector flowers on new season’s wood. It flowers on the previous season’s wood.

I hope the shorter spindly stems OP refers to are unflowered new growth which will bloom next year.

Ah, I see now it was terminology. The new growth I refer to are the buds stems that come from the winter dormant growth of this year. 😊

"Rambling Rector" - I've never heard of that. What a great name!

It has a wonderful scent and the a really vigorous grower. Maybe you have done it a favour by rejuvenating it. Look on the bright side LIZA🌷