Do roses need pruning in winter (when and how)

1. Is pruning necessary?

Roses need to be properly pruned in winter, which is not only beneficial for their normal wintering, but also helpful for their flowering in the second year. However, you should pay attention to the time and method when pruning in winter. If the pruning method is incorrect, it will not only fail to achieve good results, but may also affect its normal growth.

2. Pruning time

Winter pruning can be done between December and February, and it will not affect its flowering. Usually the best time is February. However, the climate in the south and north is quite different, so you should choose the time according to different regions.

3. Pruning method

When pruning, the main thing is to cut off the dry, dense branches and branches infested by diseases and insects, just cut them directly from the base of the branches. If it is an older plant, the tops of the strong branches should also be pruned off, but the degree of pruning should not be too heavy, and the length should be at least 15 cm. There will be some branches on the plant that are not growing well, and they should also be pruned.