Climbing Rose Has Clusters Of Leaves And No Buds

Question From: M. Laufer - Burnsville, North Carolina, United States
Q: On a climbing Dr Van Fleet, many small cluster of leaves are growing about every foot, and no buds are forming. What to do?

A: Age may be a factor, too much nitrogen fertilizer, lack of sun and/or not enough water. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy