How to prune roses

When to prune roses

Roses can be pruned all year round. In spring, the strong branches and leaves should be retained and the weak branches should be pruned. In summer, the vigorous branches should be pruned properly. In autumn, the density of rose branches should be pruned. In winter, the diseased branches and dry old branches should be pruned.

How to prune the branches of roses

1. Winter pruning

Roses need to be heavily pruned in winter. Cut off branches more than 15 cm from the root, leaving 3-5 new branches with buds, so that there will be more flower buds next year.

2. Prune the remaining flowers

Roses bloom from April to May every year, and the flowering period lasts until mid-November. During this period, the flowers will bloom and wither, and the remaining flowers should be cut off in time to concentrate nutrients on the flowers that are in full bloom.

3. Prune dead branches

During the growth period of roses, some branches may not sprout due to diseases or other reasons. These useless branches should be cut off in time to avoid wasting nutrients on these branches that will not sprout.

4. Trim the roots

If it is a potted rose, you can trim its roots when repotting. Some dead and rotten roots should be cut off in time so that the roots of the plant can better absorb water and nutrients.

Tips for pruning roses

In the midsummer, the rose plant grows slowly, so only light pruning is needed. We can start from the second leaf below the dead flower. We don’t need to cut off too many branches and leaves, just those overgrown branches and leaves and the withered flowers.

Roses grow very fast, but the soil nutrients are limited. The lush branches will absorb a lot of nutrients and affect flowering. Some dense and leggy branches need to be pruned off in time to promote more and continuous flowering.

Things to pay attention to when pruning roses

1. Bias cutting

The cut for rose pruning must be oblique, with an angle of about 45 degrees. When it rains, rainwater may remain on the cut, causing the branches to rot and wither. After oblique pruning, rainwater will slide down the slope, which can prevent moisture from entering the cut.

2. Leave buds and branches

When pruning, leave 6 to 8 buds on each branch. This will allow more flower branches to grow, allowing the plant to grow vigorously and making it easier to trim into a beautiful shape.

3. Pay attention to safety

Be sure to pay attention to safety when pruning roses. The branches of roses are covered with thorns. In addition to preparing gardening shears, in order to avoid injuries, please be sure to prepare anti-thorn gloves in advance.