In the richest colors, most beautiful shapes, small or large, fragrant or not - bush roses are now available in abundance in stores. Here are concrete instructions and all the important facts you should know in order to be able to cut bush roses correctly!
How do I cut bush roses correctly?
To prune bush roses properly, we recommend pruning them back in spring (March to April) to 15-20 cm (small varieties) or 50 cm (larger varieties) above an outward-facing eye. In summer, old flowers should be removed to encourage flowering.
One pruning per year – for every bush rose
Every bush rose should be visited and inspected at least once a year for a cut. Pruning is highly recommended to remove frozen, dead branches. These weaken the bush rose unnecessarily. The consequences of such a pruning include:
- lush growth
- long flowering period
- many flowers
- Preventing baldness
- Prevention of diseases
Cut back low bush rose varieties to around 15 to 20 cm! Taller varieties can be cut down to 50 cm. Remember: the weaker the plant, the more it should be cut back!
When does the pruning take place?
It would be perfect if you remembered to cut back the bush rose in spring. Between March and April is the ideal period. It is important that there is no longer any frost during the day. Many a gardener focuses on the flowering time of forsythia. When they bloom, the bush roses can be cut without hesitation.
Pay attention to this too
The following information should also be kept in mind:
- remove diseased, crossing, inwardly growing shoots
- Pruning keeps the plant he althy and strong
- When cutting, start over an outward-facing eye
- Use sharp, clean rose scissors (€25.00 on Amazon)
- Wear gloves (protection from the thorns)
- Cut slightly at an angle (rain runs off better - risk of fungal diseases is reduced)
Do you want your bush rose to develop strong shoots that bloom prolifically? Then cut them back more radically! Or would you like your rose bush to grow bushier and finer? Then cut it less!
Remove old flowers in summer
Pruning in summer is not only advisable for climbing roses and noble roses. Ideally, bush roses should also be cleaned out regularly in summer. As part of care, it is recommended to cut away the old flowers in order to promote new (flower) growth.
Cutting to obtain cuttings
Do you want to propagate the rose bush? Then don't hesitate, grab the scissors and cut cuttings!
- between June and August
- Head cuttings
- with 5 eyes and a withered flower
- immerse in willow water
- Remove the flower and 2/3 of the leaves (halve the remaining leaves)
- put in the bed
- keep moist
Tip
Before planting the bush roses, it is advisable to use the scissors briefly to shorten the roots. This stimulates root formation and the roots branch out better.
