What is the best way to go about pruning roses?

Answer 1

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General Pruning:
You do this to remove any dead or dying canes or spent flowers. You need to pick a set of five leaves, but not necessarily the first set. Pick a set of five that are pointing outward because that will be the direction of a new cane and flowers. If you choose one pointing inward then your canes can cross and will cause other problems. Cut the cane at an angle like this (/) about 1/4" above the five leaf set. It is okay to do this with each cane and especially if the cane is dying. It is also okay to do this throughout the growing season because it promotes new growth. Also, it is important to seal any pruned cane the size of a pencil or larger with white glue to protect the wound and promote faster healing.

Autumn Pruning:
Any time between the first freeze of Autumn and the last freeze of winter you can seriously prune your rose down to about 2 feet. This will create a fuller, lusher plant for the new season. Once again you will want to cut at an angle. However, instead of cutting above a five leaf set, this time you will want to cut right above a node which will resemble a small, reddish, slightly pointed bump on the cane. Like the five leaf set, make sure the node is pointing outward.

Here is an expert village video on general pruning:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide…

Good Luck

Answer 2

you can go here for step by step instructions

Hope this helps.



http://www.rosemania.com/Basic_Pruning.h…

Answer 3

Prune them hard, then prune another 25 mm.

Not yet though, March.

Answer 4

Where do you live. In Cali we prune in Jan or Feb. More places are using the shear method of cutting them all back and then removing the crossed or dead branches. I cut mine back to five main canes. Hold your hand, cup shape with fingers up. That;s what it should look like. Make sure you remove any dead wood or crossed branches. Remember that you want to leave the middle open for air circulation to deter fungus.

Answer 5

Hello,
Before you prune your rose you need to find out what type of rose it is.
Different rose types, such as floribundas, hybrid teas, climbing roses, miniature roses and shrub roses have different pruning needs.
For detailed information for the pruning needs of the different rose types, go to the web site below.
Sincerely,
Annelie
www.rose-gardening-made-easy.com