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How do you prune roses to promote growth?
Prune by cutting 1/4” to 1/2” above an outward-facing bud eye (a small bump found where a leaf would meet the stem). New stems grow in the direction of the bud and the goal is to encourage them to grow outward, not inward. Make cuts at a 45-degree angle sloping away from the bud, allowing water to run off.
How do you prune a rose bush to encourage more blooms?
What happens if roses are not pruned?
When you first start pruning roses, if you don't prune enough, you may not get as many blooms. If you prune too much, roses can take it! You will probably get more blooms, even if you haven't produced the size or fullness you may prefer in the plant.
Should you trim rose bushes?
It's important to prune rose bushes at the right time of year. 'Prune in late winter to early spring, just when the first growth is beginning,' says Richard Austin from world-renowned rose grower David Austin.