When and how to prune roses

1. Pruning time

Rose pruning can be done after frost. Flower lovers in the southern region can start in mid-January and stop in late February. Flower lovers in the northern region can do it in February and March. Also, you can prune after new shoots appear, and this will cause little harm to the plant. If flowers bloom on old branches, appropriate pruning should be done after flowering.

2. Pruning method

1. When pruning, you need to cut off the dead, dry, and weak branches. This can effectively avoid nutrient loss and make the plant more breathable.

2. The branches should be pruned after flowering, generally leaving about 15-20cm. For one-year-old seedlings, the branches should be kept at about 30 cm. If they are shorter, just trim them to half the length.

3. Notes

The tools used for pruning need to be sterilized, otherwise the bacteria on the props will infect the plants. In addition, the pruning cuts should be relatively smooth and should be performed at 45°. And after pruning, apply some wood ash on the cut ends of the branches, which can help the branches recover faster.