How to prune climbing rose seedlings

Pruning time for climbing rose seedlings

The pruning time of climbing rose seedlings is not fixed. It is generally determined according to the growth conditions of the seedlings. Pruning will only begin when the shoots of the climbing rose seedlings have grown to a point where at least two-thirds of the leaves have turned completely green.

Pruning climbing rose seedlings

When the shoots of climbing rose seedlings grow large enough and can carry out photosynthesis to synthesize the nutrients needed for growth, you can cut off the shorter branches below to prevent excessive growth of the plant.

In addition, the lush branches of climbing rose seedlings also need to be pruned, mainly cutting off overly long branches, diseased branches, dead branches, etc., because these branches and leaves not only consume nutrients, but also affect the appearance of the plant.

In addition, when pruning climbing rose seedlings, you can remove the dark green leaves near the soil at the bottom of the plant to increase the permeability of the plant and reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Climbing roses grow fast when pruned

If you want climbing rose seedlings to grow quickly, the most important thing is to remove sick and weak branches. Sick and weak branches not only cannot promote flowering, but also absorb a lot of nutrients. The dark green old leaves close to the soil should also be cut off, which will make the plant grow faster.

Rose seedlings pruning flowering

If you want the young climbing roses to bloom, you need to do some simple pruning in the autumn, remove some weaker branches, and tie its branches horizontally to the flower wall or flower rack. This way, more branches will grow next year, and of course the flowers will be spectacular.

Things to note when pruning climbing rose seedlings

When pruning climbing rose seedlings, be sure to remember to keep the main branches, and pay attention to keeping the strongest branches. The main branches are generally more vigorous than other branches and have more flowers.