Remove Broken, Dead, and Diseased Wood
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Remove Twiggy Canes
Remove canes thinner than a pencilthey will grow gangly and produce very few blossoms.
Remove Sucker Growth Below the Graft
Asuckeris any new vertical growth that extends from the main canes.
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Trim suckers at the ground or below the spot where the main branches fuse.
Prune New Growth
Prune new growth to shape the plant to your desired look.
Timing your pruning is determined by the class of the rose plant and yourhardiness zone.
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However, certain roses are finicky about pruning time and prefer to be cut back before breaking dormancy.
confirm you’re pruning roses once a year.
The most obvious areas to prune on rose bushes are the dead, woody remains of flowering stalks.
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These dead canes may have snapped under the weight of snow or simply succumbed to a harsh winter.
New roses should be pruned lightly during their first year, as this allows for the healthiest growth possible.
confirm you understand the particularities of your rose’s variety before you prune.
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Rose Pruning Tips
Roses should be pruned at a 45o angle for optimal growth and plant health.
If you don’t prune roses, you risk a decrease in blooms.
Not only that, failing to prune your roses can lead to disease or even plant death.
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