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Do winter roses need pruning (time and method)

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-06 08:33:10
During the winter season, it is necessary to prune the rose, which is not only helpful for its winter, but also conducive to its better flowering in the next year. However, pay attention to the method and time of pruning. Generally, it can be done from December to February. It is better to prune in February. Pruning is mainly to prune the dry, dense and damaged branches by diseases and insect pests, and also to prune the top of strong branches.

Do you need pruning?

In winter, it is necessary to prune the rose properly, which is not only beneficial to its normal overwintering, but also helpful to its flowering in the next year. However, when cutting in winter, we should pay attention to the time method. If the trimming method is not right, it will not only have a good effect, but also may affect its normal growth.

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2. Trimming time

Winter pruning can be selected from December to February, when it will not affect its flowering, usually the most suitable time is February. However, the climate difference between the South and the north is quite large. We should choose the time according to different regions.

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3. Trimming method

When pruning, it is mainly to cut the dry, dense and damaged branches directly from the base of the branches. For the older plants, the top of the strong branches should be cut off, but the pruning degree should not be too heavy, and the length should be kept at least 15cm. There will be some branches on the plant that are not in good growth state, and they should also be pruned.

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