Should the rose shoots be topped (should the shoots at the root of climbing roses be pruned)

The rose has shoots, which proves that the rose you are caring for is growing well. The shoots that sprout from the base of the rose are called shoots . Shoots are very strong and are likely to grow strong branches later.

Do bamboo shoots need to be topped?

There is no need to top the rose shoots, just let them grow naturally. The growth rate of the shoots is very fast. Under the right temperature, they can generally grow to more than ten centimeters in a few days. There is no need to top them at this time. It would be a pity to cut off the strong shoots that have grown with great difficulty.

  If the shoots of climbing roses are not very tall, there is no need to top them . Because old rose plants will not grow any further after reaching a certain height, they need to send out shoots to continue growing. If the shoots grow too tall and the maintenance space cannot accommodate them, they need to be topped.

How to care for roses after they sprout

The fact that roses can sprout proves that they have enough nutrients.

If you can fertilize regularly, there is no need to apply additional fertilizer after the bamboo shoots emerge. The nutrients from the usual fertilizers are sufficient for their growth, so you can continue to fertilize according to the original fertilization plan.

If too much fertilizer is added at this time, it may cause fertilizer damage, which is very detrimental to the growth of roses.

Just keep the watering sufficient. Just follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and water when the surface of the soil in the pot is dry.

How to prune roses to make them bloom more

Now that we have mentioned the issue of topping, let's talk about rose pruning. Rose pruning is generally done in two periods: heavy pruning after the leaves fall in winter. Then pruning during the growing season, usually after flowering.

When pruning roses after flowering, the first step is to shorten the flowering branches by about half. Then, cut off some inner branches, weak branches, blind branches, overcrowded branches, and aging leaves at the bottom.

After the rose shoots emerge, do not top it for the time being, let it grow naturally, and generally prune it after it blooms. Do not add fertilizer specifically after the shoots emerge, just follow the usual fertilization rhythm.