How to prune multi-headed roses

When to prune multi-headed roses

Multi-headed roses are suitable for pruning during the winter dormancy period. At this time, the roses grow slowly or even stop growing. Timely pruning of branches and leaves can reduce the loss of nutrients and help it survive the winter better.

How to prune the branches of multi-headed roses

When caring for potted roses, you can do a pruning in the spring, mainly to cut off weak branches, dense branches, and diseased branches to promote the growth of new branches. After the flowering period, the withered flowers should be cut off in time, otherwise it will not only be unsightly, but will also continue to consume nutrients and be detrimental to the germination of new buds. In addition, the side buds should be thinned out, leaving only one main bud.

Tips for pruning multi-headed roses

In order to prevent multiple roses from growing continuously, it is best to cut the branches of the rose plants to the same height. Cut lightly when they are small, and cut hard when they are large. Keep the height at 50-60 cm. Old branches, weak branches, diseased branches, etc. can be cut off at any time during the growth process.

Roses should be pruned immediately after they wither, usually at an angle. The position can be chosen at the node of five or six leaves under the flower. If there are branches growing inward, they can be pruned at any time. New buds at the bottom should be wiped off in time. Dense and overlapping leaves can also be pruned. Do not keep any dead branches or leaves.

Precautions for pruning multi-headed roses

Multi-headed roses do not require excessive pruning. For old plants, you only need to cut off the dense branches, withered branches, and diseased and insect-infested branches. Before winter, you can cut off all the branches about 10 cm above the ground to ensure a smooth wintering. It is suitable to prune during the dormant period, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant and prolonging the flowering period.