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How to Prune Roses

  • Roses are difficult to kill by pruning. The most challenging part of the process is avoiding the thorns. The information on this page will help you learn how to prune roses.

  • Introduction

    • Don't be fearful when pruning roses, as they are a fast growing plant, and any mistakes will grow out quickly. Its important to understand when your roses bloom, so that you can prune them at the right time to preserve the flowers.

  • Step 1: Understand Roses

    • Roses grow on canes that come up from the base of the plant. Rambling roses bloom on last year's growth; bush roses bloom in June on that year's growth.

  • Step 2: When to Prune Roses

    • Rambling roses should be pruned immediately after they've bloomed, so that new growth will have time to set buds for next year's blooms. Bush roses should be pruned in late winter, before this year's growth begins, as bush roses bloom on the current year's growth.

  • Step 3: How to Prune Roses

    • As with all cane plants, you should begin pruning a rose at the bottom of the plant. Using clean sharp pruning tools, make your cuts at a 45 angle, a little above a bud that is pointing outwards. This is important as the new growth encouraged by the pruning with follow the direction of the closest bud.
    1. Remove all broken, dead, dying or diseased canes.
    2. Thin the plant by removing older canes at the center of the plant. This opens the plant up to light and air circulation.
    3. Seal the cuts with white glue, to prevent cane borers from entering the plant.

  • Conclusion

    • Understand the habits of your roses, and prune them working from the center out, removing dead canes first.


 


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