How to prune rose branches

When is the right time to prune rose branches?

The pruning period of rose branches is divided into winter pruning, spring pruning and pruning after flowering. The purpose of pruning at different times is different, so the pruning methods are also different.

Cuttings: Cut the well-grown branches from the rose branches, remove the leaves at the bottom, and cut the bottom obliquely, keeping the cut at a 45° angle to the branch. Soak the branches in rooting water for about 20 minutes, insert them into soft and breathable flower soil, water them once, and place them in a semi-shaded place for maintenance, waiting for rooting.

How to prune rose branches

Roses need to be pruned after their leaves fall and before they sprout, and diseased and insect-infested branches, weak branches, crossed branches, dead branches, and duplicate branches should be pruned to ensure healthy growth next year.

After the flowering period, trim the remaining flowers of roses, cut off the flowers and the two compound leaves under the flowers, and prevent the leaf buds from sprouting weak branches, producing deformed flowers, and wasting nutrients. Alternatively, cut off the remaining flowers about 10 cm from the roots to allow new buds to fully absorb nutrients and promote germination.

Rose pruning tips

Pruning roses before wintering can reduce nutrient consumption and the space they occupy indoors during the winter, which can improve the plant's ability to withstand the cold during the winter.

If you want rose branches to grow quickly, you need to lightly prune the strong branches to ensure the flower yield, and properly prune the weak and old rose branches to concentrate nutrients, promote the germination of new branches, and resume growth.

Rose flower pruning

Not all rose buds can bloom. Generally speaking, it is enough to leave 2 to 3 new buds on the main branch. The others can be picked off, keeping one main bud, and all the side buds can also be picked off.

Notes on pruning rose branches

When pruning roses, the pruning tools must be sharp, the cuts must be smooth, and the outer buds must be retained. This can promote ventilation, light transmission, and good shape of the plants. After pruning, the plants can be sprayed with lime sulfur to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.