When and how to prune roses

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1. Pruning time

2. Pruning method

3. Precautions

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Rose pruning can be done after frost. In the south, it is pruned from mid-January to late February. In the north, it can be pruned from February to March. Proper pruning is required after new buds grow and after flowering. All dead, dry, and thin branches should be cut off. 15-20cm of branches should be retained after flowering, and about 30cm of branches should be retained for seedlings. Remember to disinfect the pruning tools and make the cuts smooth.

1. Pruning time

1. Pruning time

Pruning roses can be done after frost. Flower lovers in the south can start in mid-January and stop in late February. Flower lovers in the north can Can be carried out in February-March. In addition, you can also prune after new shoots have grown. Doing so at this time will cause very little harm to the plant. If flowers bloom on old branches, they should be pruned appropriately after flowering.

2. Pruning method

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

2. The branches should be pruned after flowering, generally leaving about 15-20cm. For seedlings that have been growing for one year, the branches should be kept about 30cm. If the growth is relatively short, just trim half of the length.

3. Precautions

Pruning The tools used need to be sterilized, otherwise the bacteria on the props will infect the plants, and the pruning incisions should be relatively smooth and trimmed at a 45° angle. And after pruning, apply some plant ash on the incision of the branches, which can help the branches recover faster.

2. Pruning method

3. Precautions

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