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Feature spray roses is that they have several inflorescences on one stem. If we talk about hybrid types of roses, then only one flower appears on their stem. As a result, you will have to trim rosesso that they are beautiful and grow correctly. So, you can shape the bush at your discretion. The best time to start pruning is spring and autumn.
Spring pruning begins with the onset of stable warm weather. We'll tell you how to prune a bush rose. You will see visual photos and videos that will help you in this matter.
Tips for Beginners – Pruning Roses in Spring
If you are a beginner gardener, then you need to dwell on this topic especially. The thing is that the quality of your pruning will affect the splendor of each rose and their quantity. Most often, pruning of bush roses begins in the spring, after the growing season has begun.
Feature climbing plant trimmings is not only the removal of excess shoots, but also the formation of the shape of the bushes before they gain green mass. For example, some of the branches of the bushes may grow in the wrong place. In this case, they should be trimmed, but this must be done until the flower begins to actively grow.The ideal period is early spring, when the air temperature is favorable for the growing season and the green mass is not yet growing. By pruning a clean bush, you not only make it easier on yourself, but you also avoid damaging the plant's underlying structure. At best, it will take a long time to heal, at worst, a damaged skeleton can cause the death of a bush rose.
It is worth noting that pruning rose bushes is not the only thing that needs to be done in the spring. Beginners should know that one more thing is important:
- mulching the soil;
- fertilizer for bush roses;
- proper care of plants.
Pay special attention to the preparations that are needed to treat flowers against pests. And to give the plant a beautiful shape, tie up the bushes.
Types of pruning bush roses
Before you start practicing, you should know about the types of pruning. There are 4 variations:
- Low pruning of the bush - removing a few centimeters from the ground, from 2 to 4 buds at the base of the plant.
- Average bush pruning, in which you need to cut off 5 or 7 buds.
- High pruning of a bush, in which a long trunk is left, and the shoots are cut off lightly.
- Combined bush pruning.
All these types are used at certain times and for different purposes. For example, the first type is characteristic of spring and is used when rooting seedlings, when the flower is too weak or when they want to revive old seedlings.
The second type is also characteristic of spring and is used to form early inflorescences and give the flower a neat shape. As for the third type of pruning, it is done in the summer. The goal is to remove shrunken or faded parts of the plant. The latter method is used by experienced gardeners who achieve roses blooming all year round.Each variety has its own combination of alternating one or another type of pruning, selected individually.
Tools for work
Suitable garden tools are the key to quality pruning. Without the right equipment, the job simply won't work. So, what should an experienced gardener know before properly pruning bush roses? Here is a list of what is needed:
- High quality garden shears. They must be well sharpened. This should be done regularly, since they are used quite frequently.
- Side cutter pruners, with which you will shorten the shoots and improve them.
- Well sharpened garden knife. It is important that it has a comfortable handle. You will use it to trim the ends.
- For cutting dense shoots that grow on perennial flowers, it is better to use garden saw. Secateurs or scissors may not cope with the task. And with a saw you will succeed.
- Protective paste "Ranet". It is needed to protect the fresh cut from infection. After cutting off the excess, you need to apply the paste to the surface. For this purpose, you can also use garden varnish.
- Several pairs of thick gloves. Everyone knows how cruel spray roses can be. To protect your hands from thorns, gloves are a must. Ideally, use rubberized gloves that have additional protection.
When you have stocked up with everything you need, you can start practicing. Pruning roses is not a difficult task, but it requires special attention, accuracy and adherence to instructions. Let's find out how you can get started.
Pruning a bush rose
First, carefully examine the bush to see if there is any damage on it, dry and unnecessary branches that bring neither beauty nor benefit.If you find such branches, they should be completely removed. The whole point is that they are no longer suitable, greenery and especially beautiful roses will not appear on them. Be sure to wear gloves and trim off any unnecessary parts with scissors or a garden saw.
But if we are talking about young shoots and branches showing active growth, then you need to be especially careful to prune them correctly. It all depends on your goals. For example, if your goal is to create a small and neat rose bush, then you need to cut off each main branch to the first top or to the second bud. In the case when you want to create a lush rose bush with a large number of flowers, then pruning the main branches should include the first upper bud.
In addition, pay attention to those rose branches that have begun to curl not along the plant, but grow into its central part. Many novice gardeners ignore this fact. However, this is not recommended. It all comes down to the fact that if you let these branches go, you will get an ugly rose bush that has lost its shape. The branches will intertwine and the buds will become flattened. To avoid this phenomenon, it is recommended to remove all branches growing towards the central part. This way, you will give the bush the correct shape, ideally shaping it at the initial stage of the growing season. The most productive form is the one whose central part is missing.It would be good if the bush looked like a dome without a central part.
Speaking about specific sizes, everything is selected individually. Most often they make bushes whose height is small. Usually it is 10 or 30 cm, no more. The bushes turn out neat and beautiful. But, you don’t have to limit yourself and form a crown that reaches 1 m in height. It's a matter of taste. You can make small rose bushes in the front part of the house, where everyone can see them. But tall plants are suitable for the back side.
Here are a few tips to follow to ensure your bush rose pruning is done correctly:
- Make an even cut with a confident movement.
- There should be no fibrous edges on the cut.
- You cannot shorten a branch very close to the buds. A gap of 0.5 cm should be left.
- Cut bushes at an angle.
You will learn more about how to do the job correctly from this video:
Let's sum it up
Using roses for a summer cottage is a great way to decorate it, make it bright and noble. They will please your eyes all summer long, attracting the attention of your neighbors. Although they require some maintenance and trimming, anyone can do the job without too much trouble. As you can see from the video, everything happens quickly, so there is no need to worry. All that is required of you is to strictly follow the instructions and directions of experienced flower growers. The result will be incomparable. Trimmed rose bushes will be neat, fresh and beautifully shaped.
